How cities of the future depen...

May 8, 2013 by

How cities of the future depend on models from the past

Clive Cookson The Financial Times tours the MIT Media lab in Boston.

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“Farmscraper” mast...

Mar 10, 2013 by

“Farmscraper” masterplan concept created for Shenzhen, China

Growing urban populations in the next few decades will mean greater pressures on agricultural production..

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Our buildings, ourselves:

Mar 2, 2013 by

Our buildings, ourselves:

Editor in Chief Meg O’Neill used to say that one shouldn’t try to put too many concepts into one post..

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Can Rooftop Farms Green the Sk...

Jan 9, 2013 by

Can Rooftop Farms Green the Skylines of China’s Megacities?

Lloyd posted about a dramatic shipping container office for an organic farm in Shanghai …

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Maybe Sand Isn’t Real Es...

Jan 9, 2013 by

Maybe Sand Isn’t Real Estate

New York City’s densely populated waterfronts may need a rethink in the future.

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Designing the Urban Landscape ...

Dec 7, 2012 by

Designing the Urban Landscape To Meet 21st Century Challenges

Martha Schwartz is one of the world’s leading landscape architects…

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Pedestrian Friendly Cities: Th...

Oct 25, 2012 by

Pedestrian Friendly Cities: The Best Urban Areas For Walking

Although jungles and sidewalks are completely different landscapes…

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Salvador’s Walkways and ...

Oct 7, 2012 by

Salvador’s Walkways and Rede Sarah’s Awesome Hospitals: The Legacy of Architect Lele

Former mayor of Curitiba Jaime Lerner may be the first name that pops up in the mind when thinking about Brazil and urbanism..

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The Air Conditioned Nightmare:...

Jul 11, 2012 by

The Air Conditioned Nightmare: China and India Like To Be Cool Too.

[Translate] treehugger Lloyd Alter Design / Urban Design July 11, 2012 Air conditioners in Singapore/ Beggs/CC BY 2.0 Stan Cox, the...

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X-SEED 4000: World’s tallest t...

Jun 14, 2012 by

X-SEED 4000: World’s tallest tower will house 1 million people

There’s a lot of debate about what the tallest tower in the world currently is.

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The Urbanization of Rio de Jan...

Jun 12, 2012 by

The Urbanization of Rio de Janeiro’s Slums, a Model for Sustainable Development

[Translate] Paula Alvarado Design / Urban Design June 12, 2012 David Berkowitz/CC BY 2.0 “The one who likes poverty is the...

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Building a City for Plants, In...

Jun 3, 2012 by

[Translate] Building a City for Plants, Inspired by NYC Alex Davies Design / Urban Design June 2, 2012 © *HB* Collaborative / Med44...

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Giant Umbrellas Turn a Public ...

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[Translate] Giant Umbrellas Turn a Public Space into a Water Cleaning Art Garden Alex Davies Design / Urban Design June 3, 2012 KPFF...

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Urban Design Lessons from Mila...

May 14, 2012 by

Urban Design Lessons from Milan and Bologna

Architecture Matters as Much as Planning

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