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Europe news
fromArchDaily
14 hours ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Design

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Design
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Architects adapt foundations to environmental conditions, influencing building durability and design choices, especially in flood-prone areas like Rotterdam.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Is the Technosphere and Why Does It Redefine Architecture?

Architecture is now influenced by global systems and infrastructures, acting as a mediator within the technosphere.
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
17 hours ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Venice Hydraulic Pump System Hacked, Hackers Claim Power to Create Floods

A group has hacked the flood risk management system in Venice, claiming they can manipulate floodgates protecting Piazza San Marco.
#housing
California
fromStreetsblog California
23 hours ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
California
fromStreetsblog California
23 hours ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
Madrid food
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Contemporary Ecuadorian Architecture: Connecting Materials, Environment, and Culture

Ecuador's architecture blends tradition and innovation, reflecting diverse landscapes and cultural contexts while addressing social needs and environmental challenges.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Heavy rains, thunderstorms in Toronto could lead to overflowing rivers, pools of water: Environment Canada | CBC News

"The saturated ground has reduced ability to absorb further rainfall. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas."
Canada news
Austin
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

Camp staff failed to respond adequately to flood warnings, leading to the tragic deaths of 27 campers and counselors in 2025.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
#sustainability
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Arquivo: Deconstruction and Material Reuse for a Circular Architecture

The construction industry must embrace sustainable solutions through deconstruction and reuse to combat waste and energy consumption.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Fundraising
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Buildner Launches Unbuilt Award 2026 With 100K in Awards and Announces 2nd Edition Winners

The Unbuilt Award 2026 offers a €100,000 prize fund for unbuilt architectural designs across three project scale categories.
Agriculture
fromdesign-milk.com
1 week ago

Reused Shipping Containers Form A Flexible Workplace in Spain

Agricultural design requires unique considerations, as seen in Agrosemillas' headquarters, which integrates local materials and efficient layouts.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

What If Every City Provided Artists With Free Supplies?

Materials for the Arts provides essential resources for arts education and cultural programs in New York City, advocating for expansion to all boroughs.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
17 hours ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

recycled ocean-plastic tiles, timber, and stone shape tropical house on costa rica's coast

Casa Milagros integrates local materials and tropical principles into contemporary architecture, creating a seamless connection between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The danger and value of water are in my blood': how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

Rain fences are designed to store rainwater, reducing pressure on drainage systems during heavy downpours and preserving water for gardens during dry spells. This innovative approach is gaining attention in neighborhoods like Veldhoven, where residents are eager to learn about the costs and benefits of such installations.
Environment
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Fire rips through empty building in Chelsea

Firefighters operated from tower ladders to knock down the fire and conduct searches from the exterior due to unsafe interior conditions, said Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
London
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Rain upends trees, causes flooding in Bay Area: Here's a recap of Level 2 storm impact

Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding and downed trees across the Bay Area, impacting events and prompting safety warnings.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
#adaptive-reuse
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago
Renovation

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago
Renovation

former sewage tank transforms into minimal geometric apartment in amsterdam

PLNLstudio transformed a sewage tank into a contemporary apartment, emphasizing adaptive reuse and innovative design to maximize space and light.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
fromAdirondack Almanack
2 days ago

NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects

"This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and 'can-do' spirit of the professional staff on the NYS Department of Transportation's team," Commissioner Dominguez said. "From bridge strikes in the capital region to catastrophic flooding in the Adirondacks, our team members work tirelessly to restore traffic and critical infrastructure-safely and quickly-with modern and resilient structures along these vital corridors within New York State."
Brooklyn
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

The recent pattern of movement does not present any additional risk and it is safe to reopen to cyclists and pedestrians, the council said.
London
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Albert Bridge closed to pedestrians and cyclists after 'slight movement' detected

A bridge closure was announced due to detected movement, with repairs expected to cost 8.5 million and take a year.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Mamdani, NYC DOT unveil proposed redesign for Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza

Grand Army Plaza redesign aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists while connecting to Prospect Park.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus Build Preps for Foundation

A new 27-story building with over 1,000 apartments is set to transform a long-inactive site in Gowanus.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Edenland Pedestrian Bridge in Luxelakes / unarchitecte

Edenland Pedestrian Bridge enhances connectivity in Luxelakes using geometric forms, specifically a triangular pyramid motif, to express aesthetic value and tranquility.
#climate-change
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago
Environment

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
#flooding
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
Environment
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Elevating Earth: Reviving and Advancing an Indigenous Building Material

The Western Deffufa is a significant ancient mud brick building, highlighting the enduring use of earth in construction across Africa.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
#sustainable-architecture
London startup
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

MVRDV, Heatherwick Studio, and Mecanoo Among Five Shortlisted Teams for Shift Sustainability Landmark in Rotterdam

Shift's international architecture competition seeks innovative designs for a sustainable landmark building in Rotterdam that integrates circular living into everyday experiences through immersive programming and mixed-use facilities.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

rotterdam's next landmark could be one of these radical proposals by MVRDV or heatherwick

Five finalist designs for Rotterdam's Shift Landmark propose innovative approaches to circular living and water-integrated architecture along the Waterkant waterfront district.
London startup
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

MVRDV, Heatherwick Studio, and Mecanoo Among Five Shortlisted Teams for Shift Sustainability Landmark in Rotterdam

Shift's international architecture competition seeks innovative designs for a sustainable landmark building in Rotterdam that integrates circular living into everyday experiences through immersive programming and mixed-use facilities.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

rotterdam's next landmark could be one of these radical proposals by MVRDV or heatherwick

Five finalist designs for Rotterdam's Shift Landmark propose innovative approaches to circular living and water-integrated architecture along the Waterkant waterfront district.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Why these round homes are resilient to hurricanes

Deltec's circular footprint and roof system reduce pressure points that can lead to structural failure in high-wind events, allowing wind to flow around the home.
Design
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Flood the Zone

As the Class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce this summer, they-like last year's graduates and those already in the job market-are facing what economists now call a "low hire, low fire" economy. Whether this is driven by AI or other economic factors remains hotly debated, but the causes are beside the point for new grads looking for jobs postgraduation in an economy marked by a pullback in early-career hiring.
Higher education
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

Riverhouse / WORKac

Riverhouse embodies a personal approach to contemporary domestic architecture, emphasizing ecological responsibility and a deliberate relationship with place.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Reef Waterfront Living / KCAP + DCA Architects

The Reef at King's Dock transforms Singapore's southern waterfront into a human-scale urban village that balances maritime heritage with contemporary residential living while maintaining landscape connectivity.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Builders get their remedy, and some cities tweak their defenses

Cedar Street just came out victorious in a multi-year saga with the city of La Canada Flintridge, winning the first successful builder's remedy case in California Superior Court for its 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard and setting a path for other developers to build. But the fight may have left its scars, in time, stress and now soured relationships with some officials.
Real estate
#sea-level-rise
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Millions more people are in the path of rising seas than previously thought

Sea level rise threatens 132 million more people than previously estimated due to underestimated baseline ocean heights in scientific models.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Sea levels may be up to 4.9 feet HIGHER than we thought

Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet higher than previously estimated, putting 132 million more people at risk of flooding due to reliance on inaccurate geoid models in coastal threat assessments.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rotterdam's Sustainability Landmark and Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Stadium: This Week's Review

Architecture navigates legacy, authorship, and social responsibility while addressing sustainability, accessibility, and public engagement across cultural and institutional contexts.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Making Infrastructure Visible: When Systems Become Architecture

Infrastructure facilities are transitioning from hidden operational structures to visible civic symbols that define urban identity and skylines.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Storm Before the Calm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

City and property-owner snow-clearing failures left pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists, and homeless people marginalized and endangered during and after the storm.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates

Architecture must shift from water disposal to active rainwater collection, storage, and reuse through climate-specific design strategies that address distinct precipitation patterns and regional environmental demands.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Designing When Your City Is Under Siege

Life doesn't pause for grief or fear. You might be going through something devastating but you're still packing lunches, still driving your kids to baseball practice, still showing up to work. One minute I find myself prepping for a whole home presentation and the next minute I'm checking the news, hoping and praying that no one has been killed on the streets today.
Design
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Top architects on the biggest challenges they'll face in 2026

Architects must prioritize collaboration, community-centered design, faster delivery without quality loss, clear high-performance standards, streamlined approvals, and AI-enabled workflows to address housing and infrastructure crises.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Seeding the Future and Reframing Architectural Impact

Prioritize supporting emerging architectural processes and collective, experimental practice over solely honoring completed works and established careers.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Waterfrom Design's Office / Waterfront Design

Studio Millspace Text description provided by the architects. Throughout eight months of design and on-site work, we realized that what truly matters is not the completeness of drawings, but the intuition shaped by being present. Around 70% of the layout was defined early on, while the remaining 30% was deliberately left without a set functionallowing light, behaviors, and moods to participate in forming the space.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Shaping Architectural Continuity: 25 Revitalization Projects Across Historic, Industrial, and Natural Sites

Heritage sites constitute complex spatial archives in which architecture, history, and collective memory converge. They encompass a wide spectrum of contexts-from archaeological remains, ancient and historic townscapes, UNESCO-listed landscapes, to early modern civic structures and industrial infrastructures. Yet these environments confront challenges: climate change, urban transformation, disaster, shifting social needs, and the gradual erosion of material fabric. Revitalization and restoration projects respond to these conditions by positioning architectural and spatial practice as an active mediator between preservation and the contemporary topologies.
Renovation
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Nuclear Bunker Falling Into Ocean

A Cold War-era nuclear bunker on Tunstall's eroding East Yorkshire cliff is days from collapsing into the sea as coastal erosion accelerates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Concerned about your home flooding? Here's a driveway tweak that could help

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Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Palo Alto's horizontal levee passes test, reduces flooding during storms

So, with this storm surge and the King tide event, it was a great opportunity for us to test this out. So, we came out here and we were able to further document and see how well it performed. So, we got to see that the king tide came up very close to where the pathway is behind you, and it did what it's supposed to do,
Environment
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