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World’s Largest Bus: China’s 300 Passenger Youngman JNP6250G Set to Serve Beijing and Hangzhou
China has made a momentous step forward for public transportation by unveiling the world’s largest bus – the Youngman JNP6250G. The megabus Superliner is 13 meters longer than regular city
SOM’s CBD Center for Beijing Wins AIA Regional and Urban Design Award
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill‘s plan for a new sustainable Central Business District in Beijing was met with much fanfare when it was first announced, and now SOM has garnered even more attention by
Beijing to Eliminate Gridlock by Cutting Vehicle Registrations by 2/3
Gridlock in and around Beijing, China is a huge problem — earlier this year a traffic jam outside of the city stretched for 60 miles and lasted ten days. Fortunately, the Chinese government is about
Chinese Commercial Train Obliterates Speed Record At 302MPH
Image © AP Photo/Xinhua, Liu Junxi In October, Inhabitat brought you news about China claiming to have broken the speed record for locally produced trains with one of their scheduled service trains
INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Seven Questions With Architect Steven Holl
Steven Holl is one of the most celebrated and well-respected architects working today. His architectural work is widely recognized and covers extensive ground ranging from museums, educational
SOM Announces Opening of LEED Gold Tower, Tallest in Beijing
The China World Trade Tower III celebrated its grand opening today, closing the third and most recent phase of the incredible China World Trade Center development. The 81-story mixed-use tower is now
Chinese Traffic Jam Extends 60 Miles and Nine Days
If ever there were a case for the importance of good urban planning that includes mass transit, this is it: a 62-mile traffic standstill on a road leading to Beijing is now in its ninth day, with
GM Unveils Chevy Volt MPV5 Electric Crossover Vehicle
You’ve probably noticed that we at Inhabitat are super excited for the commercial release of the Chevy Volt in the US. Well it turns out that General Motors has another extended range electric Volt
China to Launch Multi-Billion Dollar Renewable Energy Program
Photograph: Bob Sacha/Corbis China recently announced that it is planning to reduce its carbon intensity by 40-45% (from 2005 levels) and generate 15% of its electricity from renewables by 2020. According
SOM Unveils Plans For a Green Geothermal District in Beijing
SOM recently unveiled plans for a new urban center in Beijing’s Dawangjing District that will feature an integrated heating and cooling solution designed to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. The
UNstudio Wins Challenge to Revitalize Beijing with Their Creative Zone
A recent competition to design a creative zone in Beijing yielded this fascinating proposal to incorporate open space and an economic zone on the edge of the Beijing River. The winner of the competition
SOM Wins Competition to Create Beijing’s Sustainable City Center
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) was recently awarded the contract to create a stunning new Central Business District in Beijing. The project will integrate into the existing downtown urban district and
China’s Next Great Wall: An Interview With Simone Giostra
Earlier this year, Inhabitat covered GreenPIX , Simone Giostra’s groundbreaking Zero Energy Media Wall in Beijing. Recently ScribeMedia Arts & Culture released an excellent interview where the
GOLD FOR CHINA: Olympic Village Receives LEED Award
Amidst the excitement of athletic accomplishments at this year’s summer Olympics, a significant achievement for sustainable design was recognized as well. Last week, on Wednesday, August 13, U.S.
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