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Transforming vacant lots into fun outdoor spots

Transforming vacant lots into fun outdoor spots

From a lagoon in the shell of a shopping mall, to a ‘sky park’ on a metro station roof, densely populated cities are reappropriating urban infrastructure to meet the changing needs of citizens

Stephen Cousins27 June 2022

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Buildings that elevated cities: Chicago’s Sears Tower

Buildings that elevated cities: Chicago’s Sears Tower

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Buildings that elevated cities: Chicago’s Sears Tower

The skyscraper now known as Willis Tower is a “powerful expression of Chicago’s urban might and industrial strength,” says architecture critic Blair Kamin

Noella Pio Kivlehan 20 June 2022

Has the industry got it wrong on foam roof insulation?

Has the industry got it wrong on foam roof insulation?

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Has the industry got it wrong on foam roof insulation?

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A modern type of breathable foam insulation that lets buildings breathe and doesn’t trap moisture could keep homes warm and reduce energy bills drastically

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Grenfell Tower five years on: how can we do better?

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go to article Grenfell Tower five years on: how can we do better?

Mark Williams13 June 2022

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Think inside the box: 7 small but perfectly formed homes

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go to article Think inside the box: 7 small but perfectly formed homes

Modus staff30 May 2022

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Noisy neighbours: how building sites are keeping quiet

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go to article Noisy neighbours: how building sites are keeping quiet

Noella Pio Kivlehan23 May 2022

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Buildings that elevated cities: Titanic Belfast

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go to article Buildings that elevated cities: Titanic Belfast

Noella Pio Kivlehan13 May 2022

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Boston’s Big Dig: when concrete goes wrong

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Modus staff11 May 2022

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Is the cost of materials holding back construction?

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Modus staff09 May 2022

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Smarter ways to pass on property wealth

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James Cash27 April 2022

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Can the commercial property sector hit net zero?

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go to article Can the commercial property sector hit net zero?

Karen Day25 April 2022

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Are remote workers changing small communities?

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go to article Are remote workers changing small communities?

Logan Nagel21 April 2022

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Can Africa’s new cities ease the strain on the old ones?

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go to article Can Africa’s new cities ease the strain on the old ones?

Noella Pio Kivlehan11 April 2022

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