Cities
Mile high superscrappers, nature-inspired architecture, smart urbanization—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of cities.
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Rising sea levels herald a humanitarian crisis in our lifetime.
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http://thescienceexplorer.com/technology/vertical-forest-towers-above-milans-skyline
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The Science Explorer
Bosco Verticale (Italian for "vertical forest") is a breakthrough in sustainable architecture.
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Net zero as a service blends data-driven insights and rising policy momentum to reshape how everyone approaches greener growth.
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Zoos have evolved over the years from simply exhibiting caged displays of wildlife to elaborate enclosures, but for ethically minded patrons, this is no longer enough.
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https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/12/remote-work-is-poised-to-devastate-americas-cities.html
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Remote work is rapidly becoming more popular, and it has the potential to profoundly disrupt America's cities. This trend could have a devastating impact on urban areas, resulting in reduced commerce and employment opportunities, as well as skyrocketing real estate prices due to increased competition for rental housing and single-family homes. Additionally, if traditional offices become obsolete, so too will the jobs that depend on them—including office support personnel and janitorial staff. Moreover, public transportation systems that rely heavily on commuters could face diminished ridership, leading to decreased revenues and major service reductions. Another concern is the loss of social connections that come with shared workspaces; remote workers often experience isolation and alienation from their colleagues. It would behoove local governments to begin strategizing now about how they can adapt their cities to accommodate these changing dynamics while still protecting their economies and communities. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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With COVID-19 continuing to mutate, scientists think that the virus might be here to stay.
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https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/new-ai-algorithm-beats-even-the-worlds-worst-traffic
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Only 10 percent of cars would have to be connected for it to work.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-02-13/why-america-s-new-apartment-buildings-all-look-the-same
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https://nowtoronto.com/news/facadism-is-it-an-architectural-plague-or-preservation/
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Now Magazine
As a last-gasp practice aimed at saving whats left of our heritage buildings, Toronto has turned to building above, behind and inside them with results that are often bizarre and grotesque
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Chemical reactions just got greener, as the industry stirs up sustainable solutions to cut emissions and clear the air.
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Democratizing communal Internet access through mesh networks have interesting applications, but data privacy remains a major concern.
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While the metaverse can reduce travel emissions, its massive computing needs might offset any environmental benefits.
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Countries have to act fast to install enough charging ports to support a growing electric vehicle market.
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Extreme cyclones, tropical storms, and heat waves have become part of the world’s weather events, and even developed economies are struggling to cope.
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The rise of remote work is emptying office towers, reshaping cityscapes, and sparking a race to turn abandoned skyscrapers into vibrant new spaces.
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https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/asphalt-printing-pothole-drone/
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Digital Trends
Driving on roads covered in potholes is no fun. Researchers from the U.K. think one solution might involve drones that are able to fly to the site of an impending pothole and 3D print some new asphalt. Sound like the most over-engineered solution around? Not necessarily.
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The pandemic has highlighted the convenient ways bicycles provide safe and cheap transport, and the trend is not stopping any time soon.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-13863498
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A roundabout revolution is slowly sweeping the US. The land of the car, where the stop sign and traffic light have ruled for decades, has started to embrace the free-flowing British circular.
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Rewilding our cities is a catalyst for happier citizens and resilience against climate change.
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As climate shocks intensify, communities and governments are racing to adapt, creating opportunities for resilience amidst the rising tide of risk.
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https://99percentinvisible.org/article/renderings-vs-reality-rise-tree-covered-skyscrapers/
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99 Percent Invisible
In a world of online design competitions and social image sharing, many architects have taken to crafting ever more extreme models and renderings for public consumption. Some have even started covering their rendered buildings, from groundscrapers to high-rises, with gorgeous-looking trees. The effect can be breathtaking, but are these designs truly green or simply a fresh form
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http://www.designcurial.com/news/beehives-and-moons-our-future-cities-architecture-4733654/
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Designcurial
Based on an innovative project from Luca Curci Architects the group works with three futuristic concepts - organic, vertical and desert cities - to support a forward-thinking, sustainable way of...