Dubai: Great With Details, but Overall Design Needs CPR

Feb 22, 2012 1 Comment by

When it comes to details, Dubai is a global leader and the quality of life and business climate both have tremendous benefits. But when it comes to overall design, Dubai could use some CPR.

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Time to Put the LID on Stormwater Runoff

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

Fortunately, more and more designers and engineers are now viewing stormwater management as an essential sustainable practice at construction projects.

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Belgrade’s Mighty Architecture

Nov 29, 2010 2 Comments by

Most of Belgrade’s Ottoman buildings are gone, but the Hapsburg, neoclassical, and of course, socialist architecture survives, providing a canvas of contrast. Thank goodness for digital cameras!

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Ciudad Verde

Sep 02, 2009 1 Comment by

Mayors around the world, including San Francisco’s Gavin Newsom, have traveled to a certain city to learn about sustainable development and urban planning.  This city has rooftop gardens, is creating more greenbelts and bike paths, and has a “today don’t drive plan” in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution.  I can understand if [...]

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