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African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem
African cities contribute the least but bear the highest impact of climate change in terms of frequency and severity of weather events.
Transgress to impress: Why do people tag buildings – and are there any solutions?
Living in cities filled with tags may make us feel less safe. But tags don’t mean crime and gangs. The real reasons people tag buildings and bridges are to show off and create community.
How activity in outer space will affect regional inequalities in the future
Regional development isn’t just about measuring the difference between today’s haves and have-nots to determine whether that gap might narrow or widen. Our idea of what is fair changes over time.
What’s the most effective way of keeping a hot city cool?
Our cities are getting hotter. Luckily, as a built environment, we can actually do something about it.
Tanzania has moved its capital from Dar es Salaam after a 50-year wait – but is Dodoma ready?
Dodoma will need to address social issues such as increased accommodation and recreational facilities as the population grows.
Building activity produces 18% of emissions and a shocking 40% of our landfill waste. We must move to a circular economy.
Our buildings and infrastructure can only become sustainable if the sector shares, leases, reuses, repairs, refurbishes and recycles materials and products. A new report maps out out how to get there.
Housing and heritage aren’t mutually exclusive – a few basic rules can help get the balance right
Pressure for more housing often runs up against a desire to preserve urban heritage areas. International best practice offers ways to navigate the impasse.
How building more backyard homes, granny flats and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis
Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.
In Denmark, depression is more common in suburbs than city centres
Areas of Danish towns and cities with fewer people and more cars come with a higher risk of depression.
Heatwave survival: Five tricks to keep buildings cool without air conditioning
Air conditioning requires energy, and contributes to global warming – here are five ways of cooling which won’t cost the planet.