23
Dec
You can't create a sustainable city without improving the buildings within it. Here's 5 of the best Architecture articles we've featured on This Big City in 2011.
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Raising Awareness of Renewable Energy with a Public Art Installation
Cyclists in the UK have some new supporters. The Women's Institute are eager to get more people cycling, and make it safer. One problem: they've got the totally wrong idea about how to do it. This Big City is calling on its readers for support. Read more
22
Dec
78% of all car journeys are taken with a single person in the car - a massively inefficient use of space, energy and money. This new infographic shows how many cars are on our roads, what capacity they operate at, and the potential of car sharing for the environment. Read more
Boxpark - London's first pop-up shopping mall - has finally opened. Made entirely from reused shipping containers, the development has been called a 'retail revolution' by its owners. I paid a visit last week to see if it lives up to this ambitious statement.
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This new infographic looks at how technology can assist in the creation of sustainable cities as global population hits an expected 9 billion in 2050, emphasising the potential economic and environmental benefits of networked cities. Read more
COP17 drew to a close on Friday, with some kind of international climate change deal agreed on. In this post, Joe Peach and Rashiq Fataar look back over their collaborative series, discussing the best ideas explored and whether the agreement reached at COP17 is enough.
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In a country which still generates 90% of its electricity from burning coal, acting on sustainability is clearly yet to become a major priority in South Africa. But the country's leaders are watching COP17 closely. Read more
Daniel Popper is the man behind Durban's newest piece of public art - the Baobab Tree. I recently got the opportunity to meet Daniel to discuss his work, as well as attend the official lighting of Durban's newest landmark.
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