Vienna: How 2022’s most liveable city earned its place in housing history
The most liveable city in the world for 2022, Vienna once undertook one of the most ambitious public housing programmes…
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Will legacy planning pay off for Dubai’s District 2020?
The opportunity to develop a sustainable, human-centric city from scratch is not one that’s afforded to many parts of the…
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Eco-homes of the 21st century
These unique properties are helping to inspire a new, eco-friendly age of residential design.
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The building blocks of net-zero homes
Made from repurposed construction waste, a new brick developed by researchers at a Scottish university promises to slash carbon emissions…
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Retirement housing is driving New Zealand green finance
Retirement village operator Summerset has inked a landmark sustainability-linked loan related to reductions in carbon emissions and construction waste and,…
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Electrifying Australian households will save billions
With government investment and streamlined planning, widespread electrification of Australian households can save energy and cut costs, shows analysis from…
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How Kisumu, Kenya’s lakeside city, is curbing the housing deficit
The majority of African cities are struggling with flooding, housing deficits and poor sewerage connectivity, all of which are caused…
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A cellar of one’s own: Urban construction down under
Building a home cellar? Where should it go? How big (or small) does it need to be? What features are…
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