Check out the additional benefits that a water filtration system provides for a body of water and the inhabitants within.
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7 Reasons Why You Need to Consider Synthetic Grass
Learn the benefits of installing synthetic grass for sports fields, home landscape projects, and at parks.
This Is How Streets Are Redesigned for Pedestrian Safety
This article explores the ways that streets can be redesigned to provide a better atmosphere for pedestrians and safety for all.
Which is Better: Stamped Concrete or Paved Stones?
Discover the pros and cons of stamped concrete and paving stones.
The Benefits of Building with Bamboo
This article highlights all the benefits of using bamboo and some successful projects that showcase the use of bamboo.
Does Your Firm Know How to Pass the Living Building Challenge?
Do you know what tasks are required to pass the Living Building Challenge? Read this article to find out what it takes to get the certification.
Will You See More Bridges with Lights Soon?
Lights on bridges have recently not only gathered the attention of locals but also from city planners due to their connection to increased economic growth.
Why is a City Located in a Certain Area but not Another?
Ever wonder why cities are located where they are? Read this article to learn some of the theories behind the formation of cities.
How to Create High Performance Communities
Discover the elements of design that contribute to high performance communities.
Does Your Company Use BIM?
Find out how the digital tool BIM is changing the industry.
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.
What Does Recess Look Like Around the World?
In this article we take a look at not only what recess looks like around the world but also the differences in activities that children partake in.
Playability: A Competitive Advantage for Communities
Take a look at 10 of the coolest playgrounds popping up all around the world.
Why You Need to Spend More Time Designing the Garage
Learn how a garage can be a dynamic space instead of just an area to park a car.
Has the Greenest House of All Been Built?
After passing the Living Building Challenge, this house has possibly become the greenest house built.
You'll Want to See These Houses Made out of Recyclable Materials
This article explores the viability of houses being made out of completely recyclable materials.
Will You Have Robots on Your Construction Site?
Since they can complete tasks that are dangerous for humans, we can expect to see more robots entering the construction industry in the next few years.
Will this New Method Eliminate Icy Runways for Good?
Winter storms make a mess out of everything - especially airports. Luckily, an Iowa State University team developed a way to make runways remain free of ice.
Will These Be the New Habitats on Mars?
Recently students at the University of Calgary have been researching the best habitats possible for Mars and may have found one that will work.
Why is Suburbia Struggling so Hard to Survive?
It will be the end of suburbia as we know it if the trends in the way people shop, where they eat, and what they want in their homes continues.