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The Netherlands built a bridge that partially floods when it rains
In low-lying Dutch city of Nijmegen, rising water levels from the nearby Waal River poses a real threat to communties. For centuries, dykes have helped manage severe flooding in the area. But as PRI...
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The winner of the 'Nobel Prize of Architecture' was just named — here are his...
On Wednesday, Indian architect and urban planner Balkrishna Doshi was named the winner of the 2018 Pritzker Prize— the biggest award in architecture.The first Indian recipient of the award, Doshi is...
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This wooden home can withstand a Category 3 hurricane and be assembled in 2 days
Tropical storms are becoming more common along the Dutch Coast When winds are particularly strong, they can wreak havoc on homes and other structures.In preparation for future storms, local firm Borren...
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Trump may have just dropped a hint about his favorite designs for the border...
President Donald Trump visited the prototypes for the US-Mexico border wall on Tuesday.He made a few key statements that could signal what design characteristics he prefers — and only two of the...
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A robot can build this $10,000 house within 12 hours — take a look inside
Building a house by hand can be both time-consuming and costly — so some homebuilders are now automating part of the construction process.The homebuilding startup ICON uses a 3D-printing robot that can...
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A Harvard researcher invented these $139,000 stackable homes that can be...
Jeff Wilson spent one of his two years as dean of Huston-Tillotson University in Texas living in a dumpster.The experience made him embrace minimalist living, and inspired him to launch a tiny home...
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A new school in India will prioritize happiness instead of grades — take a...
Around the world, most secondary schools share a similar design: There are hallways that lead to classrooms, a front and back entrance, a cafeteria, and a gymnasium.Near Chennai, India, a new boarding...
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Here's what could happen to America's hundreds of dead malls
As one of the first post-war suburban shopping centers in the US, the Northgate Mall in northern Seattle defines classic mall architecture.Its architect, John Graham Jr., pioneered the dumbbell,...
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What 9 famous monuments around the world looked like while they were under...
Famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House looked a bit different while they were being assembled.It took an impressive 14 years for the Sydney Opera House to be completed,...
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Elon Musk's Boring Company will sell Lego-like bricks that can be used to...
Elon Musk's Boring Company, a startup that wants to build an underground network of tunnels in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, plans to sell bricks made of its leftover rock.Musk tweeted on Monday that...
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Trump Tower and other skyscrapers across New York City have a critical design...
On Saturday, a fire broke out on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York City. The blaze killed Todd Brassner, a 67-year-old resident who worked as an art dealer.In the late 1990s, Donald Trump...
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New York City is getting a 1,296-foot-tall skyscraper with the highest...
Costing an estimated $20 billion, Manhattan's Hudson Yards neighborhood is already the largest real-estate development in American history.And soon, the neighborhood will break another record. 30...
View ArticleOur homes and buildings aren't built to withstand extreme weather — these new...
In the span of four weeks during August and September, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria brought extreme rainfall and 100-mph winds to the US and the Caribbean, destroying thousands of houses and...
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America's first lynching memorial is about to open in the 'Cradle of the...
For over 150 years, the city of Montgomery, Alabama has been known as the "Cradle of the Confederacy." In 1861, the city played a central role in the formation of the Confederate States of America,...
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A robot can build this $300,000 home in four months
Constructing a home by hand can be both expensive and time-consuming, especially when the home features a custom design. Some homebuilders have chosen to automate part of the construction process...
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The 6 most beautiful new libraries in the US
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) have announced their picks for the best new libraries and library renovations of 2018.In addition to their stunning...
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Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can...
Like a number of coastal areas around the world, the United Arab Emirates is becoming increasingly vulnerable to sea level rise.According to a 2017 study from the Emirates Wildlife Society and World...
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These floating buildings are made from thousands of plastic bottles that can...
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world when it comes to flooding, storms, and impact from sea level rise.In 2016, Bangladesh experienced four cyclones— a record number in the...
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These half-million-dollar floating villas can withstand Category 4 hurricanes
Much of the Netherlands sits below sea level. Rotterdam is at almost the lowest point in the country, around 20 feet below sea level.Living in these spots can put homes at risk for storm surge and...
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Manhattan is building a massive $1 billion wall and park to guard against the...
Today, six years after Hurricane Sandy hit New York City, the five boroughs are still recovering from the storm.Sandy did $19 billion in damage to NYC, and the rate of development along the city's...
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