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Dutch Aquatic Center Pushes Green Wall Envelope

Somewhere behind the mass of plants is an actual fitness facility. Image via VenhoevenCS.

With nearly every square inch covered in live vegetation, Amsterdam’s SportsPlaza Mercator complex takes the green roof/green wall trend to its logical extreme. Read more →

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Researchers Add A 4th ‘D’ to 3D Printing

Artist's rendering of what the Canal House may look like when complete. Image via DUS Architects.

A fourth dimension, time, is being discussed by many 3D printing researchers as the next step in self-replicating building evolution. Is it hype, or is it a breakthrough? Read more →

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Whither Aviation Biofuels: When, If Ever, Will We Be Flying Green?

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Despite enthusiastic claims over the past few years, aviation biofuels still haven't made significant inroads in commercial use. So, when might this happen? Read more →

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Boxman Can’t Contain Enthusiasm For Containers

An example of Boxman Studios' design for an urban built environment using refurbished containers. Image by Cluck Design Collaborative via Boxman Studios.

Boxman, a North Carolina firm that specializes in modifying shipping containers for the events industry, has launched a division focusing on the adaptive reuse of containers in permanent structures. Read more →

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Green Roof Keeps Science Mixing Chamber Cool

The new Amsterdam University Colege building, showing its angled green roof. Image via Mecanoo.

A new college science building in the Netherlands employs sustainable techniques, such as a green roof, natural daylight and thermal massing, to help foster a sense of community. Read more →

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Holland’s Former Defensive Works Turned Into Playgrounds

The old Fort "Werk aan 't Spoel" now transformed for picnickers. Image by Rob 't Hart via Rietveld Landscape.

In two separate projects, former Dutch military strongholds have been transformed via adaptive reuse into green spaces where people can relax and enjoy picnics. Read more →

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10 Walkability Steps To Know In Urban Planning

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Natural Resources talks about 10 steps in urban planning that focus on raising the walkability of neighborhoods. Read more →

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Mass Transit Via Aerial Tram For Austin?

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A plan has been unveiled that calls for a a network of gondolas over Austin that would give pedestrians and cyclists a series of "shortcuts" around the city. Read more →

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Hybrid Tug Boat Set For Cleaner Emissions Work In Netherlands

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Damen Shipyards has unveiled a hybrid tug boat that has a combination of diesel-direct and diesel-electric propulsion that cuts emissions up to 60 percent. Read more →

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The Krystall, A Floating 5-Star Hotel For Norway

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Dutch Docklands, known for their floating developments in the Maldives, has turned its attention to Norway with a floating, self-sustaining 5-star hotel. Read more →

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