On zero-energy cities: The idea of a zero-energy city is a subject I’ve been interested in most of my career, working in indigenous areas like Guatemala and the Middle East, looking for clues about ...

Dramatic zoning changes to "town centers" recently approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will allow five-story buildings (with commercial space on the ground level, residential above) ...

Multifamily units completed reached 608,000 in 2024 — their highest level since 1986, according to NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. For the eighth consecutive year, most ...

Chicago, IL, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) today announced the crux of its annual international conference, October 16–21, in Singapore and ...

As we face the challenge of adding affordable housing in our coastal zone, we must prioritize developments that harmonize ...

Chicago, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its aim to examine and address the impact of burgeoning urban density, a widespread ...

I was abroad for nearly fifteen years and must admit that I am shocked by the rate of real estate developments within high-end areas in Nairobi. The places that were once leafy suburbs with one house ...

What two strategies does Maida Hill use to achieve its high residential density? Maida Hill is a small, west London residential enclave just west of Maida Vale. It primarily comprises low and mid-rise ...

A year after San Mateo County’s state-mandated housing plan was returned for revisions, the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted changes, which they hope regulators will certify as compliant with ...