Read an excerpt from editor Beatriz Colomina's introduction to the book, which features 36 essays on topics ranging from ...

When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

Editor’s note: For years, Island Press has been a close friend and vital collaborator of Planetizen’s — a true member of the Planetizen family. They have also been one of the more powerful champions ...

The operation platform for the built environment accelerates deployment, maximizes uptime and boosts cost and operational efficiency. LAS VEGAS, Nov. 18, 2025 – Schneider Electric, a global energy ...

Q. We hear about flexible office and industrial buildings. What does “flexibility” mean in health care facility design? We’ve been designing flexible medical facilities for quite some time, but the ...

In architecture circles, there’s a commonly used phrase: The built environment. That sounds straightforward enough on the surface, but it also suggests a concept that’s far more opaque and complicated ...

The 2025 Sustainability Report also warns of a concerning lack of progress in carbon measurement across construction projects.

The built environment plays a central role in achieving global climate goals, representing a significant share of global emissions and resource use. To accelerate its transformation, the Market ...

Prince William and his father King Charles appeared together at London's Natural History Museum. The occasion was the countdown to the COP30 climate conference. H-1B update: Florida announces major ...

BAM UK & Ireland and the Eden Project have launched a pioneering collaboration to place nature recovery at the heart of the built environment. In a first for both organisations, the new partnership ...

DOHA: Msheireb Properties has won the Smart Built Environment Awards 2025 for Innovation in Architecture, recognising Msheireb Downtown Doha's design and forward-thinking approach. The award ...

The built environment accounts for about 40% of global CO₂ emissions, making it a critical sector for climate action. This new WBCSD sector guidance, Avoided Emissions in the Built Environment, ...