Since the middle of the 20th century, the world has been experiencing a wave of urbanisation never seen before. The development of a smart city emerged due to challenges faced…
The physical environments people inhabit directly shape societal opportunities and the quality of life. For most city dwellers, the urban landscape evokes admiration for its energy and iconic sights. Yet,…
For a city or place to be livable, it should meet the standard of living. The different styles tell us a story that unfolds the process of development through time.…
In the heart of downtown San Francisco’s financial district, the Salesforce Transit Center stretches 5.4 acres over nearly 4 city blocks, and the park is elevated 70 feet off the…
Urban green spaces are areas within the urban landscape that have been constructed to create room for nature, such as parks, gardens, greenways, and living roofs. Urban green spaces are…
Architects play a crucial role in the built environment, and therefore, they must be ecologically and socially responsible when designing. Focusing particularly on this concept, the OBEL Award was founded…
Zoning laws function as the DNA of cities. They are the foundational framework of urban development, formulated by governmental bodies to ensure order and coherence in city planning. They establish…
The Need for Smarter Mobility Cities are struggling to provide good transport due to growing populations and pollution. A smart transport system can help. It uses technology like data analysis…
For shaping future cities, urban planning and economic development always go hand in hand. Urban planning, when employed as a strategic development measure, can help create an environment conducive to…
Global urbanization scenarios are diverging. Urban growth trends in developing and developed countries are different. Developed countries experienced rapid urbanization, but the rate is slowing down; however, developing countries are…
Public transportation is more than just a means of moving people from one place to another; it is the heartbeat of urban growth, and the means of transport are the…
The National Art Centre, Tokyo: A Spatial Manifesto of Cultural Flexibility and Visionary Architecture The National Art Centre, Tokyo (NACT), is an unusual model of a publicly funded cultural centre…