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Society
5 Iconic Roles of Doors in Science Fiction
Doors serve a dual purpose in architecture, blending function and form. But in literature—and particularly in science fiction—they take on deeper symbolic meaning.
Architecture
Balkrishna Doshi and Le Corbusier: A collaboration that changed architecture.
When Balkrishna Doshi collaborated with Le Corbusier, they built a bridge between Eastern traditions and Western modernity.
Security
Biometrics on Europe’s AI Act: Balancing Ease, Security and Civil Rights
Artificial Intelligence casts a much bigger shadow than any other potentially disruptive innovation in the early 21st century.
Security
Creating Inclusive Security: Designing Airports for All Passengers
With more people than ever flying, the needs of travelers and the demands of airport security are evolving in tandem.
Architecture
Architectural Epic Fails: 5 Most Famous Mistakes in Architecture
In the pursuit of human achievement, mistakes are inevitable - and often great teachers.
Architecture
Skeletons of Ambition: 5 Abandoned Construction Projects From Around the World
Creativity and ambition drive architects, but unforeseen problems often threaten their projects - and cause some to fail.
Society
How Community Policing Transforms Neighborhoods
As security is increasingly understood as a holistic process, a new philosophy is gaining ground: Community policing.
Society
How Oslo Emerged As the “Capital of Electric Cars”
Cars contribute 15% to global CO2; health and climate suffer. Rich countries adopt EV, with Norway as a prime example.
Security
7 Lessons Football Stadiums Can Teach About Crowd Access Management
Football stadiums welcome thousands of fans on a weekly basis. When it comes to crowd access management, we can learn a lot from them.
Architecture
Trailblazing Women Architects: Mariam Issoufou Kamara
“By sustaining people you are alike to sustain the environment as well." - these words perfectly summarize Issoufou's architectural approach.
Society
How These 5 Cities Managed Overtourism
The travel bug has bitten humanity for centuries, but the ease and affordability of modern travel has created a new challenge: Overtourism.
Architecture
Will Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Finally Be Completed in 2026?
Barcelona’s iconic basilica is nearing its 144th year of construction. Its completion is awaited in 2026, coinciding with the centennial of Gaudi’s death.
Urbanization
6 Ways Urban Oases Can Improve Our Cities
An urban oasis is a nature-based solution designed to make cities cooler, cleaner, and more manageable in the face of climate change.
Society
How Africa Embraced Gender Equality in Construction
Pioneering projects in Africa are poised to turn a potential crisis into an empowering opportunity, by hiring more women in construction.
Urbanization
Burden of Buildings: How New York is Sinking Under its Own Weight
New York City’s built environment is causing it to sink by one to two millimeters a year, according to a research published last year
Security
Designing Secure Spaces with Mental Health in Mind
A growing body of recent research suggests that there is a powerful link between architecture and mental health.
Urbanization
From Wasteland to Wonderland: Green Spaces Transformation of Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba, southern Brazil's largest city, transformed from a neglected wasteland to a model of urban sustainability starting in the 1960s.
Architecture
The Role of Color in Sustainable Architecture Beyond Aesthetics
There's evidence that color plays a powerful role in our lives, affecting our moods, feelings, how we work, and how we act.
Society
How TV Shows Altered Our Homes
TV remains dominant, drawing 3 hours of daily viewing time and subtly influencing society with hit sitcoms and series.
Technology
How 3D-printed Schools Can Revolutionize Global Education
Millions of children remain without education due to a lack of schools. 3D printing enables quick and cost-effective construction, creating accessible infrastructure.
Architecture
Trailblazing Women Architects: Lina Bo Bardi (1914 – 1992)
A remarkable career, marked by resilience, reinvention, pivoting, and a profound impact on the architectural landscape of Brazil and beyond.