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Norman Weinstein, architecture writer for The Christian Science Monitor, picks his top ten books on architecture that came out in 2009.

December 9, 2009 - ArchNewsNow.com

Check out these photos from the most appealing subway stations around the world - from the ultra modern in Barcelona to the cave-like tunnels in Stockholm.

December 8, 2009 - designboom

In the lead-up to the Copenhagen Conference on climate change, 56 newspapers worldwide have jointly published the same, urgent editorial, warning that the developed and developing nations must reach a deal on climate change.

December 8, 2009 - Huffington Post

Two recent studies on the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certifications have found that many of the building's with the green certification are actually energy hogs. This piece from The Atlantic offers an explanation.

December 8, 2009 - The Atlantic

This slideshow from Slate explores some of the strangest maps in history.

December 7, 2009 - Slate

This article says that planners ought to take on a larger role in advocating for greener technology and strategizing to end climate change.

December 4, 2009 - Next American City

Witold Rybczynski profiles Christopher Alexander, author of A Pattern Language, one of the most influential books in urban planning. Alexander recently won the Vincent Scully prize from the National Building Museum.

December 3, 2009 - Slate

NPR covers the state of Personal Rapid Transit today, and takes a ride on the first PRT in the U.S., running at West Virginia University since 1975.

December 3, 2009 - National Public Radio

A new study published in the medical journal Lancet outlines the health benefits of human-powered transportation modes.

December 1, 2009 - Montreal Gazette

In the battle against climate change, cities will be even more important than we think, says Michael Mehaffy, managing director of the Sustasis Foundation. Research presented in Copenhagen shows that Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) are only part of the story, and should not be considered in isolation from other factors.

November 30, 2009 - Michael Mehaffy

Houseboats are usually thought of as unique, single-family homes. Erikstad Architecture proposes creating a more uniform set of condo-like floating homes.

November 29, 2009 - dornob.com

Koolhaas calls architecture to task (and includes himself) for not engaging directly enough with the issues of sustainability and ecology in building.

November 28, 2009 - OMA*AMO Architecture

A new report prepared for the insurance industry says that the rise of sea levels could cost port cities $28 trillion by 2050.

November 25, 2009 - CNN.com

The World Bank recently released its 10-year strategy for addressing urban issues, focusing specifically on slum areas. Next American City's Josh Leon takes a look at the plan and finds much to be desired.

November 24, 2009 - Next American City

NASA scientists are floating the idea that turning deserts on the equator into lush forests could single-handedly end global warming.

November 23, 2009 - ASLA's The Dirt blog

Miles Kemp presents a slideshow on SEED exploring the emerging field of interactive architecture -- and the tiny robots that are enabling spaces and structures to adapt in real-time.

November 23, 2009 - Seed

This essay from Places offers five simple ways to make the world a better place -- and they're all related to the built environment.

November 23, 2009 - Places

Le Corbusier's influence as an architect has spanned generations. Theodore Dalrymple argues he is more appropriately classified as a totalitarian.

November 23, 2009 - City Journal

Landscape architecture is in the spotlight, as planners and officials place increasing amounts of energy and emphasis on the creation of shared public spaces.

November 22, 2009 - The Age

Not only is the hydrogen car industry being pressured by outside competition such as electric cars and those that run on biofuels, but there is competition within the hydrogen car industry itself.

November 21, 2009 - Hydrogen Cars & Vehicles Blog