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Sustainability has always been at the forefront of our work. Our approach to sustainability revolves around our focus and emphasis on local context-ecology, location, history, geography, etc. as the basis for design. Our plans enhance the foundation for sustainability through the various…

Malcolm SMITH | Arup

Urban design for sustainable cities starts with remembering what the primary outcome of a sustainable design is. It is about the creation of human environment. We have to remember all the technical tools and processes we use are "vehicles" to get an…

moscow | Sergey KUZNETSOV

Moscow is a very eclectic city: buildings disparate in style were created over many centuries. Here, centuries-old buildings coexist with Soviet constructivist structures, Stalin’s skyscrapers and high-rise towers of business centers…

amsterdam | Bart REUSER

The real wealth of Amsterdam is less its being shaped in the omnipresence of water but is the open and tolerant social character. For centuries Amsterdam has been the centre of the international trade and cultural exchange. Historically, it all…

chicago | Mark P. SEXTON

Chicago is one of the most diverse cities in the world with a mix of local, national and international residents, many who moved to Chicago because of the number of factories based here. Chicago's central location, rail hub and easy access to…