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First green bond nets US $1bn

First green bond nets US$1bn Hong Kong raised US$1 billion (HK$7.8 billion) from the sale of its first green bond yesterday, as the city looks to establish itself as a center for green finance.Hong Kong sold a five-year US dollar...

12 Category-Defining Houses Around the World

12 Category-Defining Houses Around the World These exceptional architectural residences exemplify the best of extraordinary living

Architecture Association Honors 2019's Best Homes

From Urban Infill To Ocean View Guest House, Architecture Association Honors 2019's Best Homes What makes a residence award-winning? The American Institute of Architects just recognized 12 exceptional residential designs with its 2019 Housing Awards. Here are three of this year’s winners, with diverse ideas worth building into your own projects.

Saudi Arabia going Greener!

Massive solar power project will be 100 times larger than any in the world 200 gigawatts. $200 billion.

11 of the Most Impressive and Innovative Rooftop Spaces This week, we present a selection of 11 of the best images of rooftop spaces. These spaces, usually terraces conceived for the enjoyment of views and...

Beautiful Materials

6 Materials That Age Beautifully This continuation of the building process is an important one to consider in order to create a structure that will only grow in beauty over time.

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Scientists Create Graphene-Based Sieve That Removes Salt From Seawater The breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize water filtration — especially in countries that sorely lack access to clean drinking water.

Construction Begins on MVRDV’s Redesign for Europe’s Biggest Urban Shopping Center Construction has begun on MVRDV’s redesign for Lyon Part-Dieu, Europe’s Biggest Urban Shopping Centre, revitalizing what was formerly an introverted complex.

Construction of world's tallest tower restarts after delays Construction of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture's Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is continuing after delays.