World

This piece from The Economist looks at human-caused waste, how different economies generate it differently, and how they deal with it.

March 12, 2009 - The Economist

Treehugger recently heralded fuel-producing algae the hottest green technology going. GOOD Magazine takes a clear-eyed look at the promise and the pitfalls.

March 12, 2009 - GOOD Magazine

BrandWeek says that the downturn in the economy makes more ads in public spaces 'a no-brainer', because cities get revenue and advertisers get exposure in previously untapped locations.

March 10, 2009 - BrandWeek

As climate change affects the habitats and migratory patterns of protected species, many are calling for protected areas to shift along with the animals they're intended to safeguard.

March 9, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor

Three authors in the French Newspaper Le Monde pose possible futures for the car and the automobile industry.

March 9, 2009 - Truthout

March 9, 2009 - Alex Krieger

A study released last week by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, concluded that green standards were not financially feasible for Class A office buildings. Not so, experts say.

March 7, 2009 - CoStar Group News

Slums have garnered some positive attention lately, from academics (Teddy Cruz) to royalty (Prince Charles). This article looks at just what it is we can learn from them, as well as the challenges that face legitimizing the world's shantytowns.

March 5, 2009 - The Boston Globe

One blogger makes the case for walkable urbanism, in the context of the social and physical well-being of adolescents specifically.

March 5, 2009 - Greater Greater Washington

A new study shows that green buildings are far more expensive than they are made out to be, and that it may take longer than advertised for energy savings to cancel out costs.

March 4, 2009 - The New York Times

Bill Rees, creator of the ecological footprint concept, warns that economic growth needs to slow down greatly if we want to maintain a civilized life on Earth.

March 4, 2009 - Vancouver Magazine

The Buckminster Fuller Institute has announced the 33 finalists in its Buckminster Fuller Challenge. All contest entries are featured on their website, ranging from an 'Urban Space Station' to an idea for 'making energy from dirt'.

March 2, 2009 - The Buckminster Fuller Institute

Population centers the world around are caught in the grips of devastating droughts. Though temporary conditions, their increasing frequency should be a call to water-saving action, writes Tom Englehardt.

March 2, 2009 - Mother Jones

This piece ponders whether slum tourism in places like Dharavi and the favelas of Brazil is a valid form of cultural exchange or merely voyeuristic exploitation?

February 28, 2009 - National Geographic Traveler

If the government bails out banks, it also better put aside money for structural reform that ensures the proper valuation of property. According to Elena Panaritis, a housing market driven by speculation catalyzed the recession in the first place.

February 25, 2009 - Guardian

As climate change takes the form of higher sea levels and environmental disasters, millions of "ecomigrants" across the world have been on the move to find more environmentally habitable places.

February 24, 2009 - The Washington Post

Managing Editor Tim Halbur selects his favorite books for designing and planning public spaces.

February 23, 2009 - Tim Halbur

An architecture student's entry in a design contest sponsored by BMW proposes a new form of living space, utilizing new synthetic skins to build flexible living areas.

February 23, 2009 - The Boston Globe

This info-graphic from Good compares subways an rapid transit rail systems from around the world, by track miles and ridership.

February 23, 2009 - Good

February 23, 2009 - Dave Olsen