Combatting the Urban Heat Island Effect
Architects are starting to incorporate design details into projects aimed at mitigating the urban heat island effect
Breaking Ground: Key Projects
We look at some of the notable projects across the world to break ground in the past few months
Designing sustainability after death
Plans are underway to build the US’ first facility for human composting. How is architecture supporting this vision?
Glass in environmentally friendly design
Glass has long been dominant, but its over-abundance has often been accompanied by higher energy demands
An Urban Manifesto for a Circular Society
Stefano Boeri Architetti’s Smart Forest City plan takes the concept of a green city to entirely new levels
3D Printing’s Commercial Potential
Signify recently launched a service to 3D print custom light shades and fittings on an industrial scale
Redefining IKEA for the Sustainability Era
IKEA has unveiled the design of its new store in Vienna, Austria, and it shows a dramatic departure from tradition
Growing Buildings from Bacteria
A research project at the University of Colorado Boulder is paving the way for self-healing, air-cleaning buildings
Cork: A Sustainable Alternative to Wood
Cork is increasingly emerging as a durable, environmentally friendly option for building projects
Vertical Farming for Neighbourhoods
Vertical farming is being touted as a sustainable solution to urban food supplies
The Architectural Projects Unveiled This Month
Here we look at some of the most notable new projects to be unveiled in the last few months
New In: The Latest Materials, Fixtures and Fittings
There are always new materials, fixtures and fittings being announced. Here we present our recent picks
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