Europe

In Copenhagen, architect David Zahle faced with a problem site. They needed to build 215,000 sq. ft. of parking and 108,000 sq. ft. of housing on one lot. The solution was a sort of artificial mountain.

August 3, 2009 - Dwell

Through the use of infrared aerial photography, the lost ancient Roman city of Altinum has been found.

August 3, 2009 - Der Spiegel

This piece from Worldchanging takes an in-depth look at the competition to redesign metropolitan Paris for the year 2030.

July 29, 2009 - WorldChanging

Moscow's architectural heritage is in danger, according to a new report on preservation in the city.

July 25, 2009 - Metropolis

Prague's temporary riverfront beach gives locals a summer destination and a view on the city's iconic architecture.

July 21, 2009 - The New York Times

In this radio interview covering high speed rail, streetcars, bicycling, and paying for the proposed $500 billion transportation bill, Chairman Oberstar of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discusses the future of transportation.

July 20, 2009 - Living on Earth

Cyclists hear a lot about how much better the biking is in Europe. The Brooklyn Paper takes a look at why, and whether or not the lessons of Amsterdam are applicable in the US.

July 19, 2009 - The Brooklyn Paper

Cities can expand transit service areas by providing convenient access by bike.

July 15, 2009 - City Parks Blog

The Portuguese Coast is one of the most energetic in the world, and is the first country to have a commercial-scale wave energy device in the water. Now, they're planning a "pilot zone" for expanding the technology.

July 13, 2009 - Renewable Energy World

A Russian manufacturer has announced plans to build a nuclear energy plant on a floating platform near the Bering Sea.

July 11, 2009 - The New York Times

Economic improvement projects funded by the stimulus are moving full steam ahead -- in France.

July 8, 2009 - The New York Times

Roundabouts, usually considered a quirky European development, can reduce delays at intersections by 20%, according to studies by Kansas State University.

July 8, 2009 - Project For Public Spaces

An Italian company is using an RC model submarine to run fiber optic cable through sewer systems.

July 2, 2009 - Boing Boing

Geoff Manaugh of BLDGBLOG looks at plans for a zoo in France made up of simulated environments, and wonders why we don't build simulated environments for humans.

June 30, 2009 - BLDBLOG

According to the latest numbers out of Amsterdam, residents are for the first time using bicycles for transport more often than they use their cars.

June 27, 2009 - The Oregonian

European cities are experimenting with trains that can switch from heavy rail (to reach suburbs on existing tracks) and street-running fixed link systems (to reach city centers).

June 25, 2009 - City Mayors

Paris' bike-sharing program Vélib was supposed to make commuting more civilized; instead it has become the subject of widespread theft and abuse.

June 19, 2009 - The Globe and Mail

A prison design in Austria that emphasizes inmate comfort and dignity raises questions about the role architecture and design plays in preventing or encouraging more crime.

June 16, 2009 - The New York Times

The future of Paris has been laid out by ten teams of architects and planners. The ideas are broad, futuristic, and innovative, but few are likely to be realized.

June 11, 2009 - The New York Times

Amsterdam has taken its smart grid live, installing solar panels and 300 electric car recharging stations throughout the city.

June 11, 2009 - Business Week