The question: Why is the city of Salem filling in some of the underground sidewalk vaults downtown? We have the answer. But first, there is a whole lot of history to dig into. The background: A ...

The Indian built environment constantly negotiates ancient traditions, diverse population, and globalized ambitions. When it comes to heritage preservation, these forces often converge to create a ...

The streets, sidewalks and roofs of cities all absorb heat during the day, making some urban areas up to six degrees Fahrenheit hotter than rural ones during the day—and 22 degrees F hotter at night.

Heating and lighting buildings requires a vast amount of energy: 18% of all global energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency. Contributing to the problem is the fact that many ...

A Moab housing development named for the author of ‘Desert Solitaire’ sparks debate over Abbey’s legacy and growth in a delicate ecosystem. Near the smooth red-rock sandstone of Moab, Utah, in the ...

Mumbai: After years of delay, the long-pending redevelopment of the 17 highly dilapidated PMGP buildings in Poornanagar, Andheri (East), has finally received a green signal. The decision was taken ...