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

Call it green magic. Green buildings have lower operating costs, boost rental rates, increase sales values, and even improve occupancy rates.

Adam Aston, Green Biz

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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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Will China Welcome a Mid-Range Hotel?

Hotel Jen marries high design with smart business strategy as it targets an overlooked—and growing—sector of the hotel market

Jerusalem Bridge Incites Controversy

Opponents said the cost was too much for Israel's poorest city, but Santiago Calatrava's suspension bridge is expected to be complete by the end of May

Good Design, Good Business in China

Preservation, environmental awareness, and community were paramount for winners of this year's BusinessWeek/Architectural Record China Awards

Special Report

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2007 Architecture Awards

This year's winners were chosen not only for their beauty but also for the way they advance business strategies

 

In Your Face: Luxury Homes Buck the Trend

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Reader Patrick Duffy Writes:

"Global cities (New York, L.A., San Francisco, Miami) are increasingly attracting foreign buyers. It'll be interesting to see when the dollar regains strength if the global economy goes into recession."

 

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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Inside the Tata Nano Factory

The tale of the creation and design of the world's cheapest car is one of innovation and ingenuity, both inside and outside Ratan Tata's organization