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Tackling heat and water stress in Indian cities| RMI
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Eight states are starting to phase out gas line extension allowances, saving up to $750 million in utility bills annually. The post Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars appeared first on RMI.| RMI
By Ralph I. Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer One time, as I drove through the leafy town of Yarzeh in the Baabda district in Lebanon, I decided to park on a quiet side street. I stepped outside my car and saw a statue of Saint Claire. Looking further down the road, I spotted a convent … Continued The post The Chapel of Saint Claire & Jacques Liger-Belair appeared first on Arab America.| Arab America
"Diplomacy isn't about flipping a switch overnight and then everything will be fine again," the chancellor said in an interview.| POLITICO
A planned ground operation to seize Gaza City is not expected to start for several weeks.| POLITICO
“I feel that a people’s past, including their accomplishments, aspirations and failures, are reflected less in the faces of those who live in these neighborhoods than in the material, built environment in which they move and modify over time. ” – Camilo José Vergara Since 1980, Chilean-born photographer Camilo José Vergara has been marking … Continue reading "The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022" The post The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, S...| Flashbak
Birmingham City Council has approved plans for the redevelopment of Aston Villa Football Club’s North Stand at Villa Park, paving the way for a significant expansion of the stadium’s capacity ahead of Euro 2028. The scheme will increase capacity by 5,926 seats, taking the ground’s… The post Council gives green light to Aston Villa North Stand expansion appeared first on Construction News.| Construction News
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has put aside £1.1bn of contracts to restart stalled projects in its prison building programme – including two major ex-ISG jobs. The cash is meant to get 14 construction work packages up and running at 32 prisons and courts across… The post £1.1bn justice reboot includes ex-ISG prison schemes appeared first on Construction News.| Construction News
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 360 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. This draft of the standard includes an updated list of reference standards and materials; modified treatment of Chapter F requirements for flexural members with noncompact and slender elements; and the latest developments on a p...| Informed Infrastructure
Today, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Partnership Fund for New York published results from the first annual tech competition of the Buildings Tech Lab (BTL), a public-private collaboration that works to accelerate innovation in construction, safety, and sustainability in New York City’s built environment. Following the successful model of the Partnership Fund’s public-sector innovation labs, including the Transit Tech Lab and Environmental Tech Lab, the BTL host...| Informed Infrastructure
Key recognition reflects the facility’s sustainability improvements and achievements NEW ORLEANS – In recognition of its sustainability achievements, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has earned its second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, making it one of only two convention centers in the country to be certified Gold twice in a row. LEED is a globally recognized building rating system from the U.S. Green Building Council ...| Informed Infrastructure
What is it about doors that so often compels us to photograph them? Is it their ability to spark curiosity, suggesting something hidden just beyond? Or is it more simply their visual appeal, as they are often the most ornate or interesting element of a building? The post Gallery: looking back at doors appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
□ TOM ACKERS puts the case for a universal programme to retrofit the UK’s housing stock with insulation, in this edited excerpt from his new pamphlet. In a linked article here, he argues that a strategy to decarbonise home heating must rely first of all on electrification and heat pumps □ The whole pamphlet, Remaking […]| People and Nature
The charm of Mdina describes a brief visit to this historic Maltese city with photos of its buildings and architectural details| Travel with me
The renovation and expansion of the Château de Beaucastel prepares the site for the centuries ahead| The Architectural Review
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The University of Sunderland has defended its decision to demolish a troubled 27-year-old glass making hub despite uproar from locals, campaigners and| Construction News
What has happened to homes and lives in Gaza is a stand-alone crime. Even if it is physically rebuilt, the trauma of losing homes will last for decades.| www.nytimes.com
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada will develop both clean and conventional energy, and given a choice between the two, two-thirds of Canadians say they would prioritize clean over conventional, finds a new survey conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of Clean Energy Canada. Specifically, 67% of respondents say that, assuming both were […] The post Poll: Two-thirds of Canadians favour developing clean energy over fossil fuels, while 85% wish to maintain or increase federal climate...| Clean Energy Canada
The Goldilocks effect in geothermal HVAC systems| CTVC by Sightline Climate
Kier has admitted that “unforeseen issues” have added extra delays to the revamp of a 150-year-old museum in Scotland. The contractor was originally| Construction News
There has never been much to Bard, New Mexico, but, for decades it had a single store which was the centre of the tiny community. In his 1946 Guide, Jack Rittenhouse wrote that Bard ‘consists of a single building, but … Continue reading →| NEVER QUITE LOST
Just this week I had a reminder of how quickly history can disappear on Route 66. On the western side of Truxton, Arizona, once a small but lively town until the interstate opened in 1978, on the…| NEVER QUITE LOST
Perhaps we have the venerable “Prancing Pony” to thank for it, but for some reason it seems that most Taverns seem to be a bit more memorable when given Names, and I often see those Names sharing those starting sounds. So, for an amusing distraction, I slapped together some samples to speed up the generation of these alliterating appellations. Finding the results a little thin for a d100 Table, I decided to pad it out with a hundred little “Features” or “Vignette” style elements t...| d4 Caltrops
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Ant…| The Eternal Traveller
Kerin Gedge / UnsplashWe discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic that congregations can make major adjustments to do ministry without a building. We also found out that returning to the sanctuary became a priority once the novelty of worshipping online wore off. | Alban at Duke Divinity School
The Order of St John, otherwise known as the Knights Hospitaller, was a chivalric and militaristic, order originating in Jerusalem before the first Crusade in 1099. Members pledged an oath to provide hospitality for the sick, injured and poor, while also training as knights for warfare dedicated in their defence of Christianity. Not too long...| Museum of the Order of St John
High embodied carbon, a housing shortage, and millions of tons of wasted biomass reveal a missed opportunity to build smarter and cleaner.| RMI
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Ant…| The Eternal Traveller
Last fall, Emory celebrated the opening of The Ridge, the university’s new on-campus student housing development for graduate and professional students. Now, The Ridge has become Emory’s 21st building to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Buildings Council, and the 42nd LEED-certified building overall. The certification program is the world’s most prominent green building rating system; its LEED Gold rating distingui...| Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives
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Western Specialty Contractors Waterproofs, Restores Curtain Walls at Vue Sarasota Bay Luxury Condo High-Rise| informedinfrastructure.com
Osaka Castle in 1929. There is no main castle tower, and the castle is surrounded by factories instead of trees. At this time, Osaka was a city of smoke.| OLD PHOTOS of JAPAN
The transformation of Hangzhou’s old steelworks into a park is a tribute to China’s industrial past in a city of the future| The Architectural Review
10-story Steel-framed Building to be Put to the Test on UC San Diego Earthquake Simulator| informedinfrastructure.com
Warren County [NJ] Library Branch features DIGroup Architecture-Designed Physical-Space Experiences| informedinfrastructure.com
Capitol Hill is home to one of the Washington area’s outstanding photographers, Eric Johnson. Working in black and white, he photographs buildings we all know and love. He captures the architecture| HillRag
Osaka’s Kitahama business district in the 1920s. New concrete buildings contrast sharply with nearby wooden architecture. It felt modern and vibrant and was praised as “magnificent urban beauty.”| OLD PHOTOS of JAPAN
Osaka’s brand-new heart in the 1920s, the government district on Nakanoshima. The imposing building in front is Osaka City Hall, completed in 1921 (Taisho 10). From here a modern Osaka was created.| OLD PHOTOS of JAPAN
Is your business prepared for frigid temperatures this winter? Read our 7 tips to help prevent pipe bursting & costly repairs.| Society Insurance
Compact Elevators for Small Spaces: Innovative Solutions Unveiled | Professional Elevator Guide| Day Elevator & Lift
Originally posted in 2020, I think it’s great to view this post again. There are two words that spring to mind when coming across the work of Karen McPhail and her daughter Eve Campbell, crea…| fishinkblog.com
There are so many fantastic artists from the 1950’s and 60’s who have very little presence online. I feel this is a great shame and that their work should be seen and appreciated by new…| fishinkblog.com
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Celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday on a cruise along Australia’s east coast, from Brisbane to Tasmania and back again. January/February 2024 Day Nine – Devonport Our ship d…| The Eternal Traveller
Klitschko sees a political vendetta in complaints his administration failed to stop destruction of the city’s heritage and to improve infrastructure.| POLITICO
In 1917, “Hilo Gas Company was incorporated, and a franchise was obtained for manufacturing and supplying gas in the district of South Hilo on the Island of Hawaii.” One of the incorporators and Pr…| Images of Old Hawaiʻi
Celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday on a cruise along Australia’s east coast, from Brisbane to Tasmania and back again. January/February 2024 Day Seven – Hobart As just one …| The Eternal Traveller
This Iron Guardsman has appeared in front of Bucharest District 1 Town Hall after its renovation was finished, a lot of people asking themselves about its meaning. Some say it could give a helping hand in [...]| Bucharest Daily Colours
Celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday on a cruise along Australia’s east coast, from Brisbane to Tasmania and back again. January/February 2024 Day Six – Port Arthur We woke o…| The Eternal Traveller
Far right rioters have targeted mosques and other buildings following the killing of three young girls in Southport last Monday.| POLITICO
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Barcelona is characterized by many of Gaudí's unusual buildings and inspiring designs. Discover the 10 must see buildings in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí.| GloboTreks
The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust (ABCT) is a registered charity that was founded in 2006 as a non-profit organisation. They work to preserve and protect airfields in Great Britain, as well as educating people about their history and providing … Continue reading →| The Dover Historian
Pacific Coast Leaders Release Strategy for Building More with Less Carbon| Pacific Coast Collaborative
A visualization of the 100 tallest buildings in the world, which appeared in the third issue of Nightingale Magazine.| Visual Cinnamon
