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NYC’s Elegant Storm-Proofing Proposal Will Probably End Up Being A ‘Big Dumb Wall’
In 2014, New York City funded a proposal called the “Big U”, a 16km barrier around Lower Manhattan to prevent the devastating effects of both storm surges and sea-level rise. The biggest strength of the $US540 million ($728.1 million) project was that the infrastructure would do double-duty by adding parks and public space around the…
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This Twisting Manhattan Tower Will Have A Park On Every Floor
When you think of supertalls you probably think of pricey real estate — not leafy parks in the sky. A new 300m tower going up in Manhattan provides a more interesting take: Hanging gardens that twirl down the exterior of the building like a giant green exclamation point marking the end of the High Line.
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This Crazy Geodesic Dome Is Actually A Power Plant
Biomass cogeneration doesn’t scream “family fun for all ages” to most of us, but the city of Uppsala, Sweden, is hoping it might some day. Its plan involves a geodesic dome, stained glass and a zany Danish architect.
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Architizer A+ Award Winners: The Best Buildings In The World
The winners of Architizer’s A+ Awards have been announced, and some of the picks are awesome. Here’s a round-up of the best, the most surreal or simply the most inspiring, from private homes to international airports. Notice any trends?