A sustainable hydrogen-inspired energy park in China
The Beta Realities studio has presented a masterplan for a new neighborhood and a sustainable energy production plant in Jinan, in the Shandong province.
Forest City, the case of the ghost town on the Malaysian coast
Chinese property developer Country Garden began construction of the eco-friendly metropolis Forest City in 2016. Currently, just over 1% of the development is estimated to be inhabited.
Digital atlas shows which cities are best to get around without a car
The unexpected surprise is Wroclaw, Poland, which came second, despite the absence of a metro system.
What are really the countries with the best quality of life?
According to the Happy Planet Index, it is not only economic well-being that determines the overall quality of life. And topping the list this year are countries like Vanuatu, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
DJI, the drone brand, launches a line of e-bikes: “a natural step”
The Chinese manufacturer is using know-how gathered from producing drones and video cameras to expand into the sustainable mobility market by launching an e-bike brand, Amflow.
Four new biomaterials to build with, made from sawdust
Natural Material Studio has created biomaterials made from wood production waste, from fine dust to coarse wood shavings.
MVRDV envisions what the Netherlands will look like when submerged in water
In what climatic situation will the country find itself in the next century? A publication has brought together various Dutch studies to provide an answer, considering hypotheses and possible solutions.
Rimac to launch the Verne self-dricing robotaxi in Europe in 2026
The Croatian manufacturer of luxury supercars announced the plan to bring autonomous robotaxis to the Old Continent.
In the Cayman Islands, a school doubles as a hurricane shelter
The British firm Jestico + Whiles has completed the construction of a school building designed to be used as a hurricane shelter for more than 3,000 people.
Regeneration of small cities in Italy: the Cremona example
The Lombard city has an ambitious urban regeneration program, already including major projects by Mario Cucinella Architects, Isolarchitetti and LR Associati.
A plaza inspired by ocean waves designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
In collaboration with firm FLO Landscape Design, ZHA completed the transformation of a public square in Chengdu, Sichuan.
Stefano Boeri to design new “green” district of Bratislava
The revitalization will focus on an industrial area near the historic city centre and the Danube River. The project was conceived as a model of an “archipelago metropolis”.
Tokyo to have its own High Line
A 2-kilometer stretch of the Tokyo Expressway currently running through the heart of the city will be moved underground to convert the infrastructure into a brand new public space.
What could be the future of hospitals is now being tested in Belgium
The French firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures is leading the construction of five new hospitals in the Walloon region with the ambition to redefine traditional models of healthcare.