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Pre-Engineered Buildings: a Recreational Look
In communities which lack recreational facilities, residents, especially children and disadvantaged individuals, often suffer from the lack thereof. Churches, civic organizations, and other groups which would back up such projects are often hesitant to undertake the projects because of cost restraints. When these costs issues can be eased, then these groups will be better enabled to provide these recreational structures for the citizens of their communities. Recreational Facility Solutions Many groups are finding that one of the most affordable solutions for facility construction…
A history of cities in 50 buildings: readers tell us what we missed
We’ve had a wonderful time exploring the development of cities across the world through some of their most memorable buildings. But we also made some egregious omissions - so now it’s your turn
what historic_preservation is doing to american_cities
Laws meant to safeguard great buildings and neighborhoods can also present an obstacle to social progress.
How Green Buildings Could Save Our Cities
As we become a more urban society, the number of buildings will rise. Here's why that may be a good thing.
Instead of Razing Buildings, Some Cities Want to Reuse Their Bones
Cities across the country are looking at whether blighted buildings can be "deconstructed" instead of demolished, and whether this can help to create local jobs.
Do great buildings make great cities?
I wish I could’ve been in Sydney on the 17th to attend UTS’s 10th Anniversary Special Zunz Lecture on the rather silly proposition that ‘Great buildings make great cities’. It would’ve been a giggl…
why cities want old_buildings taken down gently
A growing number of US cities are adopting “deconstruction” policies that involve taking structures apart by hand in the name of sustainability.
This is what cities need to do by 2050 to meet climate goals
By 2050, most people will live in cities. A new report lays out the ways to keep their emissions in check.
Cities and communities can be LEED certified too
LEED certification doesn’t just apply to buildings. You can also LEED certify cities and communities. From the US Green Building Council: “In addition to building certification, LEED also includes a certification pilot structured for cities to measure and improve performance,...
How Apps Can Help People With Disabilities Navigate Cities
Broken sidewalks and inaccessible buildings can make for daunting trips, but a slew of mobile applications could change that.
“Instant neighborhoods” don’t make for great cities, but DC insists on them
The best approach to development accepts that all neighborhoods – like the world around them and the people within them – are always going to change. Just as biodiversity boosts ecosystems, so embracing diverse and evolving buildings can help cities be more resilient.
“We Recycle Bottles. Why Don’t We Recycle Buildings?”
“We Recycle Bottles. Why Don’t We Recycle Buildings?” by SOM
URBEX: Abandoned Buildings You Dream of Renovating
When you've been urban exploring enough and also have a dream of a small place in the middle of nowhere, you begin to look at these desol...
