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London is continuing to push forward the construction of its Olympic Park in time for the 2012 Olympics. Alex Hawkes looks at how the Olympic Delivery Authority has prepared for life after the event.
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Green Shoots
Stringent energy-saving guidelines are driving building design concepts that reduce carbon emissions.
Stringent energy-saving guidelines are driving building design concepts that reduce carbon emissions.
Dellis Cay: Sophistication at Ease with Nature
The recently discovered Dellis Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is the setting for an amazing new island community.
The recently discovered Dellis Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is the setting for an amazing new island community.
Living Cities: From Sci-Fi to Sentient Buildings
David Benjamin and Soo-in Yang of The Living are bringing architecture to life.
David Benjamin and Soo-in Yang of The Living are bringing architecture to life.
Majora Carter: Urban and Environmental Justice Campaigner
In the wake of Barack Obama's US election victory, the focus is on urban renewal and sustainable development.
In the wake of Barack Obama's US election victory, the focus is on urban renewal and sustainable development.
Design for Survival, Not Luxury
Architecture for Humanity seeks to bring architectural solutions to areas hit by humanitarian crises.
Architecture for Humanity seeks to bring architectural solutions to areas hit by humanitarian crises.
Rooftop Party
Lisa Delgado gets a preview of the California Academy of Sciences.
Lisa Delgado gets a preview of the California Academy of Sciences.
Mapping Out a Carbon-Neutral Future
How could a new eco-project planned for Shanghai become a model for carbon-friendly construction worldwide?
How could a new eco-project planned for Shanghai become a model for carbon-friendly construction worldwide?
LEAF 2007: The Sustainability Debate
Since its inception five years ago, LEAF has paid particular attention to the sustainability debate.
Since its inception five years ago, LEAF has paid particular attention to the sustainability debate.
The Eco-Mansion – Seeing the Green Light
Is 'eco-mansion' a paradox? Developer Frank McKinney doesn't think so and has taken a massive gamble in that direction.
Is 'eco-mansion' a paradox? Developer Frank McKinney doesn't think so and has taken a massive gamble in that direction.
LEAF London 2007: Low-Impact, High-Quality Living
"The battle for sustainable development will be won or lost in our cities," says Klaus Töpfer.
"The battle for sustainable development will be won or lost in our cities," says Klaus Töpfer.
LEAF London 2007: Britain's Carbon Footprint
Delivering the first presentation of LEAF London's 2007 seminar programme, Dave Vincent discusses UK carbon emissions.
Delivering the first presentation of LEAF London's 2007 seminar programme, Dave Vincent discusses UK carbon emissions.
LEAF London 2007: Sustainable Working Environments
The first panel discussion of LEAF London's seminar programme was a colourful debate on today's office spaces.
The first panel discussion of LEAF London's seminar programme was a colourful debate on today's office spaces.
House Rules
Green living has become a necessity, and designing and building sustainable housing a key responsibility for architects.
Green living has become a necessity, and designing and building sustainable housing a key responsibility for architects.
Summer in the City?
In the US more people are living in cities near the coast. Will climate change sharply lower their quality of life?
In the US more people are living in cities near the coast. Will climate change sharply lower their quality of life?
Making Sense of Energy Efficiency Options in the Construction Sector
With the cost of energy soaring, energy efficiency is becoming an ever-more important topic for industry.
With the cost of energy soaring, energy efficiency is becoming an ever-more important topic for industry.
Energy Boost
Energy-efficient buildings should be a top priority, but the prevailing mood among stakeholders is one of caution.
Energy-efficient buildings should be a top priority, but the prevailing mood among stakeholders is one of caution.
On the Green Horizon
Robert Such speaks to inventors, engineers and designers about eco-friendly buildings, innovative microgen projects and...
Robert Such speaks to inventors, engineers and designers about eco-friendly buildings, innovative microgen projects and...
Sustainable Design
Sustainability is having an ever-increasing affect on the design industry.
Sustainability is having an ever-increasing affect on the design industry.
Sustaining the Growth of Green Design
The impact of sustainable design can be clearly seen in some parts of the world, and it remains a hot topic among...
The impact of sustainable design can be clearly seen in some parts of the world, and it remains a hot topic among...
