Tag: Urban
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Columbia’s Vertical Tennis Center Tackles Urban, Climate Challenges
Building Up, Not Out: Columbia’s Vision for Resilient Urban Athletics Project Name: Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center – Columbia University Client: Columbia University Challenge: Create a top-level tennis training center in a unique environment – on a small footprint along the Hudson and Harlem Rivers in Manhattan. Results: A one-of-a-kind space that features…
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Building the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
The Natural History Museum’s new Urban Nature Project is a biodiversity project like no other. Will Mann meets the Walter Lilly team who helped bring it to life. The life-size bronze cast model of a diplodocus (Image NHM) The Natural History Museum (NHM) is one of the UK’s most visited museums – and this year…
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FAYAT Group Acquires Mecalac to Expand Urban Construction Equipment Offerings
FAYAT Group has acquired full ownership of the Mecalac Group, a manufacturer known for its range of compact construction equipment designed for urban job sites. Mecalac’s product lineup includes excavators, loaders, dumpers and backhoe loaders, with manufacturing operations in France, Germany, the UK, and Turkey. With this acquisition, Mecalac becomes part of FAYAT’s Road Equipment…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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Sustainable Mattresses That Support Healthier Urban Living
In today’s fast-paced urban environments, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity. From green buildings to energy-efficient appliances, eco-conscious choices are now shaping the way we live. But one area often overlooked in the conversation about sustainable urban living is where we spend nearly a third of our lives: our beds. Choosing the…
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Azure Printed Homes Wins SXSW 2025 Urban Experience Award
The new year is bringing new expansion and accomplishment for Azure Printed Homes, a growing pioneer in sustainable 3D-printed small dwellings. As a first time SWSX participant, Azure was chosen in February as one of 5 finalists in 11 categories to exhibit their projects at the seventh annual Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase during SXSW 2025. At the…
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THE UPDATE WE’VE WANTED: Lea Downsized To An Apartment And This Is How She’s Turning Their Rental Into Their Urban Oasis
Hey friends, it’s been a while since I last updated you with our downsizing journey. If you missed it, no worries, you can catch up here. We are going on a year probably by the time this is published, and I have to say, it’s been less challenging than expected, and we are loving it…
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Innovative Urban Mobility: Building Finland’s Tallest and Longest Bridge
The Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki is a beacon of innovative design and forward-thinking urban planning. Set to become Finland’s longest and tallest bridge, it is not merely a transportation structure but an emblem of Helsinki’s commitment to creating a pedestrian-friendly and sustainable urban environment. The Kruunuvuori Bridge is one of the three Crown Bridges, a…
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CoolCrete™ Tackles Urban Heat and Carbon Emissions
Carbon Limit, a climate tech company, has officially announced the launch of CoolCrete™, an innovative concrete additive. The new product mitigates rising temperatures and contributes to more energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. How CoolCrete™ Works CoolCrete™ is a Supplementary Cementitious Material. It replaces a portion of traditional cement, helping reduce concrete’s carbon footprint by up…