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November 27, 2014 3:50 AM
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Japan Releases Plans For Futuristic Underwater Cities By 2030

Japan Releases Plans For Futuristic Underwater Cities By 2030 | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Do you think it’s possible for people to live in underwater cities? Although it may sound like an idea for a sequel to Christopher Nolan’s hit sci-fi film Interstellar, a Japanese construction firm says it could be a reality by 2030.
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November 27, 2014 3:45 AM
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Screens and light are the bricks of tomorrow

Screens and light are the bricks of tomorrow | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

TECHNOLOGY _ Media Architecture Biennale Awards has unveiled last week the most outstanding projects that have intersected architecture, media and interaction design.



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November 24, 2014 11:10 AM
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The importance of quality housing

The importance of quality housing | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

"Shaun Donovan, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, refuses to accept that a child’s chance should be shaped by the ZIP code that they’re born into. In this talk, he tells the story of one lost boy as a symbol of how we, as a country, have lost our way and must re-commit to making quality housing possible for every American."



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November 20, 2014 10:28 AM
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Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts challenge conference at Harvard

Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts challenge conference at Harvard | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts inaugural challenge conference.
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November 19, 2014 12:07 PM
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Underwater construction concept could harness seabed energy resources

Underwater construction concept could harness seabed energy resources | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Underwater construction concept could harness seabed energy resources.
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November 14, 2014 6:00 AM
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China Embraces Growth with Vertical Cities

China Embraces Growth with Vertical Cities | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
China's economy is booming- and so is the country's construction industry. Unlike American cities that sprawl out, China is building vertical cities.
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October 22, 2014 3:42 AM
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8 Must-See TED Talks for Architects

8 Must-See TED Talks for Architects | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

TED Talks are one of the easiest ways to gain knowledge quickly from some of the smartest people on the planet, and the field of architecture is no exception. 

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September 18, 2014 4:10 AM
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Jewson's Vision for Construction 2025

Jewson's Vision for Construction 2025 | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

Construction 2025 is the government’s Industrial Strategy document which sets a clear and defined set of aspirations for the future of UK construction. The strategy recognises that British companies are leading the way in sustainable construction. It also seeks to encourage further growth in this area. Jewson series of infographics place a spotlight on what we’re doing to work towards the Construction 2025 vision. Look out for them on our Facebook page over the course of the next week to see the progress we’re making as a business.

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September 17, 2014 3:46 AM
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Future "Tour Saint-Gobain" Project

Future "Tour Saint-Gobain" Project | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

The Tour Saint-Gobain project is designed to provide a future showcase for Saint-Gobain’s expertise, promote its international image as the world leader in sustainable habitat, and align with Generali’s real estate strategy.

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Generali and Saint-Gobain agree to start design studies for the new Saint-Gobain headquarters in La Défense http://bit.ly/1m8pFVA

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September 4, 2014 3:17 AM
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Dubai Plans the ‘Mall of the World’

Dubai Plans the ‘Mall of the World’ | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
It has been announced that the world’s first temperature controlled city is to be built in Dubai.
The Mall of the World, set to be located in the Al Sufouh district, has plans that include...
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September 1, 2014 3:37 AM
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What architects can learn from designing with children

What architects can learn from designing with children | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
It makes perfect sense. If you need to design a new school or playground, who better to help than the children who are going to use it? Gradually, more architects and landscape designers are bringing young…
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August 28, 2014 3:14 AM
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Why Can't Buildings Change Clothes, Just Like You Do?

Why Can't Buildings Change Clothes, Just Like You Do? | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
It really doesn't make sense to build a brand-new green building, if you can simple retrofit one with a high-performance "skin."
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August 25, 2014 3:19 AM
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Skyscraper Ramps Connect Floors to Street in Futuristic London

Skyscraper Ramps Connect Floors to Street in Futuristic London | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
A new design for liveable high-rise buildings connects alll floors by means of ramps, making the structure more accessible and conducive to urban greening.
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November 27, 2014 3:49 AM
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Cloud, privacy, big data and smart cities top HDS predictions

Cloud, privacy, big data and smart cities top HDS predictions | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Cloud computing, privacy and big data will increase in priority for enterprises in 2015 while the smart cities trend will continue in Asia Pacific as countries such as China try to address urbanisation issues, according to Hitachi Data Systems...

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November 24, 2014 11:17 AM
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PHOTOS: Why underground cities could be future of business

PHOTOS: Why underground cities could be future of business | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
London's 'ghost stations' are a paradise for urban explorers, daredevils who compete for the most spectacular photos of their visits to the abandoned labyrinths that stretch under the capital.
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November 21, 2014 4:39 AM
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What's the Big Idea? Architecture Takes the Spotlight at Chicago Ideas Week

What's the Big Idea? Architecture Takes the Spotlight at Chicago Ideas Week | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Last month, worldwide innovators and creatives gathered in the city of Chicago for Chicago Ideas Week, a series of lectures, labs, and summits to share ideas...
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November 19, 2014 12:09 PM
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[SLIDESHOW] A glimpse into the future: The New York skyline, 2018

[SLIDESHOW] A glimpse into the future: The New York skyline, 2018 | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
[SLIDESHOW] A glimpse into the future: The New York skyline, 2018
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November 18, 2014 4:30 AM
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Building a sustainable future: why energy efficiency is everybody’s business

Building a sustainable future: why energy efficiency is everybody’s business | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Few dispute the need to make building stock more energy efficient. But is a lack of coherent central government thinking and bold grassroots leadership stalling progress?
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November 14, 2014 5:01 AM
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Search for world's smartest city

Search for world's smartest city | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
What makes a city smart? And what do two contrasting UK cities tell us about the moves to smart tech?
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October 3, 2014 8:08 AM
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How 3D printing will change the future of construction | Business Reporter

How 3D printing will change the future of construction | Business Reporter | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

Future cities may be printed rather than built, predicts Amsterdam-based architecture firm DUS Architects.

Buildings could be squeezed layer-by-layer out of industrial 3D printers, enabling archite

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September 17, 2014 3:50 AM
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Generali and Saint-Gobain agree to start design studies for the new Saint-Gobain headquarters in La Défense

Generali and Saint-Gobain agree to start design studies for the new Saint-Gobain headquarters in La Défense | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

Generali et Saint-Gobain décident d’engager les études de conception du nouveau siège de Saint-Gobain à La Défense http://www.saint-gobain.com/files/CP-16092014-Saint-Gobain-Nouveau-siege-VF.pdf

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Generali Real Estate and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain have signed a memorandum of agreement defining the conditions under which the leader in high-performance building materials can develop its new headquarters in the building that will be called the “Tour Saint-
Gobain,” and which would become the next Generali Group project in development in the La Défense district.

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September 8, 2014 4:02 AM
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SOLAR VERSAILLES - Solar Decathlon Europe 2014

This was Solar Decathlon Europe 2014. And this is what Solar Decathlon means for all the teams, organizers, decathletes. An experience beyond words, an experience for a lifetime to build Habitat of the future!

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September 3, 2014 6:01 AM
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UNIT Urban New Idea Team - Project - Shenzhen Bay Super City-Xtremendous

UNIT Urban New Idea Team - Project - Shenzhen Bay Super City-Xtremendous | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it

Superposed urbanities
Urban population is increasing at an unprecedented speed. Density’s growth is inevitable. The living space has to be extruded from the ground up to satisfy the need of dwelling area. Each skyscraper is like an isolated island.

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September 1, 2014 3:21 AM
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Architects pledge to phase out carbon in the built environment by 2050

Architects pledge to phase out carbon in the built environment by 2050 | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Architects across the world have signed up to a global commitment to eliminate CO2 emissions in the built environment by 2050. - edie news centre
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August 28, 2014 3:11 AM
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Deux cabinets d'architectes créent un hôtel flottant au large de la Norvège

Deux cabinets d'architectes créent un hôtel flottant au large de la Norvège | Cities and buildings of Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Les cabinets d'architectes Dutch Docklands et Waterstudio ont créé Krystall, un hôtel flottant en verre en forme de flocon de neige. Idéal pour contempler les aurores polaires au large des côtes norvégiennes.
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