Tencent gets proposal from MVRDV for green smart city
After two years of development, MVRDV has unveiled its competition entry for Chinese tech giant Tencent’s...
The Philippines envisions a green smart city to combat pollution in Manila
Traffic is an unpleasant facet of life in cities, but in Manila, the most densely populated city in the world,...
Oslo's new airport city could power the entire surrounding community
Airports aren't always known for their energy efficiency, but Norway is planning to change that. Norwegian architectural...
China announces plans to build nearly 300 new eco-cities
China broke ground on a 40,000-tree-filled Forest City earlier this summer - but apparently one isn't enough. The...
Barcelona set to double tree population in major urban greening push
You may think there isn't much space for a centuries-old, built-out city like Barcelona to radically greenify itself...
Futuristic green city design runs like a real rainforest in Malaysia
If money were no object, what would the ideal city of the future look like? Laboratory for Visionary Architecture...
Paris allows anyone to plant an urban garden
Paris just passed a new law that allows anyone to plant an urban garden within the city's limits. Upon receiving...
San Francisco may be first US city to require green roofs on new buildings
30 percent of all the land area in San Francisco is comprised of rooftops, but most are underutilized, according...
How a city in Bangladesh famously won its war on air pollution
Rajshahi, a city in Bangladesh, used to be known for was air pollution. Locals battled dust and smog, often leaving...
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 of the most energy-efficient cities around the world
Cities are fantastic hubs of innovation and culture, but they also consume a lot of natural resources. Luckily,...
Seattle to embarrass and fine residents who don't compost
In Seattle, there is now a big difference between trash and food. A new city law makes it illegal to toss out your...
Are Mangroves The Solution to Urban Sustainability in Asia?
Mangrove forests are some of the most carbon-rich habitats on earth, but unintentional urban shifts continue to...
Don't Forget to Apply for NYC Green Roof Tax Abatement by March 15th
The deadline to apply for NYC's green roof tax abatement program is approaching fast. The Stormwater Infrastructure...
INTERVIEW: Panasonic's Haruyuki Ishio Gives Us the Inside Scoop About Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town
INHABITAT: Can you tell us a little bit about Fujisawa SST and what Panasonic is hoping to accomplish with this...
Dubai's Sustainable City Will be Powered by 600,000 Square Feet of Solar Cells
The construction of Dubai Sustainable City is planned over 4 phases. According to Diamond Developers, the first...
