This is what the Maldives Floating City of the future will look like
The Maldives Floating City project defines itself as “the first development of a new era in which Maldivians return to the water with resilient eco-friendly floating projects.” This will be achieved by placing 5,000 homes along a flexible grid across a 200-hectare lagoon.
Abraj Al-Bait, the complex that towers over the Great Mosque
In Mecca, 300 meters from the Great Mosque, the most important Muslim pilgrimage temple in the world, stands Abraj Al-Bait, a complex made up of seven towers each comprising a hotel. Designed to accommodate the millions of pilgrims that visit the holiest site in Islam, Abraj Al-Bait combines tradition with modern construction techniques in a unique architectural complex.
How does smart lighting adapt to the needs of a city?
A smart and connected lighting system forms part of a local, wireless and decentralized grid with local or cloud-based intelligence. Data is collected from sensors on the lampposts, whether these are cameras, daylight, movements or noise detection.
What’s New in Multifamily: Building Processes
On the multifamily front, high costs and a greater concern for the environment are spurring efforts to cut construction time and expense while increasing sustainability.
We asked Hardt Hyperloop which modes of transport are over- or underrated
Magnetic floating pods traveling through a series of tubes sounds like a scene from sci-fi movies, right? But what if they could become a new mode of mass transport?
Why cars running on e-fuel can’t replace EVs
E-fuel will probably be too expensive and inefficient for cars, but it just might work for planes.
Delta Air Lines lays out its plan to leave fossil fuels behind
It wants to use sustainable aviation fuel instead, which comes with its own set of issues.
Floating solar panels could completely power thousands of cities
Beyond having the potential to power entire communities, floating solar arrays can save a lot of water.
What is smart governance?
The basis of smart governance is good governance. However, the latter concept depends on how transparent, honest or open municipal governments are.
From grey to green: unique farm on top of car park proposed for Birmingham
Plan would provide fresh locally grown food, promote sustainable agriculture and cut carbon emissions.