Updated Apartment Block From ‘60s Wins Prize

The renovated Bois le Pretre tower on the outskirts of Paris. Image via Lacaton & Vassal.

The Tour Bois-le-Prêtre proves that it is possible to create more efficient living spaces at less cost by improving existing structures rather than demolishing them. Read more →

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EuropaCity Design Puts It All Under One Roof

The Europacity is basically and entire town with a green roof. Image via BIG Architects.

Part spaceship, part Bond villain’s lair, the winning design for France’s EuropaCity is a green-roofed underground city of sustainable fantasy. Can it come true? Read more →

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At Paris Marathon, Watts Of Energy Expended, Some Captured

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Thousands of runners pounded the pavement – and Pavegen’s energy-harvesting panels – at the Paris Marathon on Sunday. Read more →

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Fire Fighting Electric Vehicle Style Comes To Paris

Renault Twizy fire fighting EV

Renault has teamed up with Paris fire fighters to unveil a fire fighting electric vehicle prototype designed for early interventions before the big trucks arrive. Read more →

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Leaf For Hire Brings EV Option To London, Paris

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In a three-month pilot program, Europcar will offer the all-electric Nissan Leaf for short-term rentals in Paris and London. Read more →

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EV Car Sharing On Ambitious Scale In Paris

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What looks to be the world's most ambitious electric car sharing service kicks off in Paris, France, with eventual plans for 1,000 kiosks and 3,000 small EVs for hire. Read more →

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