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Screens over shovels: Using digital technology to modernize public works
With ever increasing pressure on public infrastructure, researchers reveal that digitising public works could revolutionise our public infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Cable Cars For Paris Commuters To Launch By 2025
Inequality
From walking to cycling, how we get around a city is a gender equality issue - new research
Having the means, the infrastructure, and the freedom to cycle gives women far greater access to the city. However, some women feel vulnerable when cycling.
India
5 things to know about India's 2022 budget speech
India's economy grew at 9,2% in 2021, and its new 2022 budget acts as a foundation for a 25-year plan that will transform the nation into a true economic giant. Read the highlights about ...
Infrastructure
What decarbonizing buildings teaches us about climate priorities
Buildings are responsible for roughly 40% of emissions globally when considering building materials and operating emissions. Does that make them a priority?
Supply Chains
These cities are the best connected in the world — what makes them so special?
Some cities in China's Belt and Road Initiative are better connected than others. Who are they, how did they achieve this, and could others follow suit?
Davos Agenda 2022
BiodiverCities: how infrastructure could transform the urban relationship with nature
With fast-growing urbanization putting greater pressure on natural ecosystems, we must commit to a new approach to developing our cities.
Infrastructure
Our buildings have become less climate-friendly - here's why
In architecture, advances in artificial cooling, heating, and computer-aided design have led to buildings becoming being able to be less energy-efficient.
Sustainable Development
This material found in cat litter could help reduce atmospheric methane emissions
With special treatment, minerals called zeolites — commonly found in cat litter — can efficiently remove the greenhouse gas from the air, researchers report.
Infrastructure
This innovation uses 3D printing to cut concrete use
ETH Zurich have used 3D-printed formwork elements made from recyclable mineral foam to create a pre-cast concrete slab, which is lighter and better insulated while using 70% less material.
Climate Change
Floating homes: The Dutch solution to housing shortages
Faced with worsening flooding, the Netherlands is seeing a growing interest in floating homes, with 3,000 registered houseboats on Amsterdam's canals.
Supply Chains
The European year of rail: Why rail can transport us to a greener future
Rail freight can achieve climate neutrality without the need for additional infrastructure and consumes six times less green energy than road transport.
Infrastructure
Why the world needs a fresh take on smart and sustainable infrastructure
To build more sustainable infrastructure, industry must embrace digitalization, establish new working practices and increase public sector collaboration.
Cybersecurity
Explainer: As cybercrime evolves, how can companies keep up with their cybersecurity?
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated but companies are prioritizing cyber security to stay ahead of criminals.
SDG 13: Climate Action
The world's "largest neighbourhood" of 3D-printed homes to be built in US
100 3D-printed homes will be created by construction companies BIG and ICON, forming a neighbourhood in Austin, Texas. Work is scheduled to start in 2022.
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