Clean Cities
A gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health
Even as Covid-19 restrictions have eased, we see some real lessons for the way gardening can continue to play a role in people’s lives.
Concrete fails. We need new ways to assess climate risk.
Experts say a new way to assess bridges and buildings, with precise climate data and high-tech sensors, would offer better insight on safety.
Sustainable LED lighting can boost safety in cities
Sustainable lighting is a better choice overall, and neighborhoods will see the difference after making the switch.
Top architecture prize goes to climate-minded African Kéré
Kéré's approach to architecture integrates sustainable design and social justice while reflecting his African heritage and values.
How biology helps us re-imagine our cities in vexed times
Biological metaphors for the city abound. You may live close to an “arterial” road or in the “heart” of a metropolis.
Owl wing design may limit noise of planes, wind turbines
Chinese scientists report that designs based on the unique aerodynamic features of owl wings may lead to reductions in noise pollution.