Traditional building practices offer sustainable solutions as African cities grow
2 years ago
[UNEP] Located on the dusty outskirts of the Burkina Faso town of Koudougou, the Lycée Schorge Secondary School shows what is possible when you mix traditional techniques and new materials. The school consists of nine modules arranged around a central
Landmarks redesigned by AI with historic architectural styles, from the Empire State Building to Big Ben
2 years ago
[Independent.co.uk] Some of the world’s most famous landmarks, including the Empire State Building in New York City and Australia’s Sydney Opera House, have been given a makeover, courtesy of AI. Recognisable structures from across the globe have been redesigned in alternative architectural styles in a project
Record property demand in Dubai is creating a nightmare for some residents
2 years ago
[CNBC] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Demand for property in the United Arab Emirates’ glitzy commercial capital of Dubai hit a record high for the first two months of 2023, real estate services firm CBRE revealed in a report published
Rent growth drops back to pre-pandemic levels, but some markets are falling much harder
2 years ago
[CNBC] Apartment rents have increased slightly for the past few months, as the seasonally stronger spring activity kicks in. But in March they were only up 2.6% from March of 2022. That’s the smallest annual gain since April 2021, according
Predictions For The US Housing Market
2 years ago
[Alisa Wolfson, Marketwatch.com] The spring home buying season is upon us — and even ahead of it, we saw home sales rise. Indeed, existing home sales rose 14.5% in February as compared to January, according to data from the National Association
