Using VR in urban and transport planningVirtual Reality was mostly associated with computer games, but today, it has many applications. Even in urban planning, it is becoming more ... Dec 08 24December 08, 2024Article at Topos Magazine
How recycled cement could cut carbonDiscover how recycled cement could help reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. Learn about Cambridge University's groundbre... Nov 15 24November 15, 2024Article at Topos Magazine
Leaf blowers might be quieter soonDiscover how a new invention by Johns Hopkins students could revolutionize leaf blowers by reducing their noise by up to 94%. Learn about.... Nov 14 24November 14, 2024Article at Topos Magazine
Greenery could increase your lifespanThe greenery is not only good for mitigating CO2 emissions. There are more research what else is good about ist. Read more here. Oct 26 24October 26, 2024Article at Topos Magazine
California allows Waymo robotaxisCalifornia approved the idea of driverless taxi. The expansion of waymo robotaxis startet. Read more about the idea. Oct 24 24October 24, 2024Article at Topos Magazine
Bye bye cars! Dublin car ban in the cityDublin wants to impose a driving ban on cars to relieve the air and traffic in the city centre. Read more about this here. Aug 21 24August 21, 2024Article at Topos Magazine
Sponge cities defy climate changeWater shortages during hot summers are forcing more and more cities to find innovative answers, such as the principle of the sponge. May 22 24May 22, 2024Article at deutschland.de
Tuvalu: Climate asylum for the vulnerable island nationAustralia is offering climate asylum to people from Tuvalu, but is also expecting geopolitical advantages. More about the treaty here. Dec 22 23December 22, 2023Article at Topos Magazine
An Almost Car-Free LondonThe entire British capital is now off limits to all but the lowest-polluting vehicles. Should other cities follow suit? Dec 06 23December 06, 2023Article at Blue Dot Living
Swimming in the SeineSwimming in the Seine has been prohibited since 1923, but the city of Paris is working on making it possible from 2024 onwards. Aug 30 23August 30, 2023Article at Topos Magazine
Geothermal Energy: Challenges and PotentialWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy, and why is it not more widely used? Read more about this energy type here. Jun 20 23June 20, 2023Article at Topos Magazine
How Solar Panels Can Lower Your Electricity Bills | Earth.OrgNot only do solar panels shrink CO2 emissions and reduce our reliance on the grid but they also help us save money on our electricity bills. May 10 23May 10, 2023Article at earth.org
Is Mexico City building the world’s largest solar park?Mexico City is building a large solar park on top of its central supply centre. But where is the world's largest solar park? Apr 02 23April 02, 2023Article at Topos Magazine
Telosa: City of the future?Telosa City in the US desert will be a planned, sustainable and equitable city. Read more about the utopian plan here. Feb 22 23February 22, 2023Article at Topos Magazine
How the sand battery can help solve energy storage challengesA Finnish company has invented a sand battery that can store and release energy in the form of heat. Read more about the innovation here! Dec 16 22December 16, 2022Article at Topos Magazine
Alto Zürrus, a cloud of fog above TurbinenplatzZurich's Turbinenplatz now houses a cloud of fog – Alto Zürrus. This pilot project attempts to provide heat mitigation on hot days. Aug 26 22August 26, 2022Article at Topos Magazine
Can urban acupuncture heal us?: 9 cities feeling the pinpricks of change – TOPIA MagazineCities are getting creative with homegrown solutions inspired by the traditional Chinese medicine of acupuncture... one pinprick at a time Aug 16 22August 16, 2022Article at World of Topia
What Rotterdam teaches about the power of green roofsA recent showcase in Rotterdam highlighted the potential of green rooftops, which can lower city temperatures by 5 degrees Fahrenheit, say researchers. Jul 21 22July 21, 2022Article at World Economic Forum
How Katowice, Poland Went From Coal City to Culture And Conference HubHost of this year’s World Urban Forum, the Polish city has successfully transitioned from coal and steel industries to a modern city based on tech and culture. Jul 11 22July 11, 2022Article at Next City
Nord Stream 2: Munich Architect Wants to Convert Pipes Into BuildingsA Munich Architect want to turn the Nord Stream 2 Pipes into buildings. You can read more about his vision here. May 13 22May 13, 2022Article at Topos Magazine
