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How to Design Sustainable, Cost-Effective Housing in Urban Areas
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that we need both sustainable and cost-effective housing for those living in urban areas.
Sustainable Architecture – Learn How Vegetative Roof Systems Work
The trend of sustainable architecture is happily growing in popularity. While there are many different techniques and designs incorporated in these more eco-friendly facilities, one of the most impactful is the vegetative roof system.
Green Urbansim – An Emergent Human Habitat
Cities are rapidly becoming the human species’ preferred habitat, with projections showing that over 80 percent of the developed world population will be urban dwellers by 2050.
Green infrastructure in reducing urban runoff – does size matter?
The Royal Horticultural Society and the Landscape Department designed a garden specifically to address the effects of climate change.
5 Building Materials That Will Improve the Future
In this article we take a look at 5 building materials that have promise for a cleaner and greener future.
What does 'Vancouverism' and 'Manhattanization' Really Mean?
In this article we take a look at how Vancouverism is infiltrating urban design decisions and what this means for Manhattanization.
Do You Know What Your Building is Made of?
Companies as starting to work towards making databases that will not only tell you what your building is made of but also if it fits green certifications.
Should You Design an Energy Saving Building?
In this article we explore the benefits of building an energy saving building for not only the environment but for the community.
How Environmentally Friendly is Your City?
To raise awareness regarding the lack of trees in cities, an MIT team formed a program that not only alerts but also compares tree coverage in 20 famous cities.
Can City Design Help Mental Health?
In this article we explore how cities not only affect mental health but also how designers can help reduce mental health illnesses related to urban design.