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The ability (or inability) to attain a better life
Gaps between affluent and poor city dwellers are increasing all over the world. In a new book and lecture series, researchers Maarten van…
Questions on the road to the circular city
It may seem obvious that architects will help shape a circular economy. But how exactly? What role will they play in the emergence of a…
1M Homes: ‘More living space’ doesn't just mean ‘more building’
Demand is high. The shortage of suitable and affordable housing means more and more people are missing out. Is spending ten years churning…
Project management Chinese energy renovations needs improvement
The Chinese government is trying to improve the energy performance of existing buildings through renovations, but much is still going wrong.…
Safeguarding public values is a balancing act
Safeguarding public values is a task of the government, but in the built environment, private parties are increasingly often lending a hand.…
Self-designed map shows vulnerable areas in Pearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta is a dynamic area undergoing rapid urbanisation, but this is largely taking place without adequate maps. That is why…
Self-organisation gave Venezuelan cities a human scale
New cities often have a modernist design, but fail to meet the dynamic needs of their residents. In Venezuela, PhD researcher Simone Rots…
Public Rental Housing Governance, the practice of one decade
Housing has become inaccessible for many families in China since the privatization and commercialization of the sector. By delegating…
Robots and people together create the hybrid architecture of the future
Computational technologies make construction processes and buildings smarter and more sustainable, but that does not mean that robots and 3D…
History as opportunity to talk about the future
The port and city of Naples are very much connected. It seems like a given that the corresponding authorities would work together to further…