Architecture

Viewpoint: Alex Steffen

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Cities: A Smart Alternative to Cars

Creating compact communities—and eliminating the need to drive everywhere—may be the best way to slash greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles

 

Featured Podcast

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Putting Masdar on the Map

Khaled Awad, the man overseeing the development of the massive Masdar city project in Abu Dhabi, talks about the challenges of creating the world's first sustainable metropolis

 

Featured Blog

Hong Kong may have the most impressive skyline this side of Manhattan, but good luck finding a skyscraper with a top-floor observation deck.

Bruce Einhorn, Eye On Asia

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IN YOUR FACE: THE BEST U.S. CITIES, BY DESIGN

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Reader Sherry Richmond Writes:

"I have one big criticism of the Chicago region: we have very little new, innovative SUBURBAN housing to brag about. Most of the innovation is going on within the city limits."

 

Wonders of the World

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New Heathrow Hub: Slick, but No Savior

Terminal 5's opening will unleash complications as British Airways vacates most of its gates in the other four terminals

 

Special Report

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Office Design

The need for a workspace that encourages collaboration is crucial for effective business. Our in-depth survey looks at the good, the bold—and the ugly—within corporate life

 

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Building a Greener America

Architect Edward Mazria challenges the building industry to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2030

The Importance of Communication

Who's to blame when a building designed by a famous architect has exterior walls that are rotting? How all involved in an architectural project must learn to speak the same language

Beijing Olympics: The Buildings

With the National Stadium in Beijing, Herzog & de Meuron have created an icon that reaches beyond the Olympics

The Harley Museum Goes the Whole Hog

The Milwaukee motorcycle mecca will showcase Harley-Davidson's history, creating a shrine for bikers

Special Report

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China Architecture Awards

Preservation, environmental awareness, and community were themes at this year's BusinessWeek/Architectural Record China Awards

 

Great Spaces

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The Seoul of World Design

The Korean capital, soon to host the Design Olympiad, is funding projects to promote style in Korean brands—and help keep growth on track

 

Model House

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Bringing Green Mainstream

Cherokee Investment is backing the Mainstream GreenHome, a residential laboratory for green building practices they believe will protect the environment and provide solid returns to investors

 

Innovation Top Story

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Nike's Radical New Olympic Riding Boot

It's not yet clear how tradition-bound equestrians—or Olympic judges—will view the iconoclastic footwear