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The Forestias
A massive mixed-use development in Bangkok could point the way for multigenerational communities of the future.
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Rise of the Green Skyscrapers
Skyscraper construction is at a crossroads, But some innovative structures indicate a different way forward.
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PM Network
Branching Out
Wood-frame skyscrapers have inched ever higher over the past decade, with the 18-story Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal, Norway making PMI's Most Influential Projects list (2020) thanks to its record…
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Material Matters
The construction industry has always had to deal with material issues. For decades, homes and commercial buildings have been purged of asbestos and lead, formaldehyde and other volatile organic…
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PM Network
Urban Aspirations
Today's cities are rich in people, money and pollution. Those factors are driving a demand for urban development projects that focus on smart land use, energy-efficient housing and green spaces that…
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PM Network
Branching Out
The buzzy building material of the moment isn't a newly discovered metal mined from the Earth's core or a super-strong polymer created in a lab. No, it's actually one of the oldest construction…
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PM Network
City Escapes
Why can't an old rail line be an urban oasis? Across the United States, city governments have found that it's cheaper—and more engaging for residents—to rebuild infrastructure into public green…
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PM Network
Bottoms Up
Macallan Distillery is no stranger to expansion: The whiskey producer started as a wooden shed in 1824 and has regularly moved into larger spaces and built additions to keep pace with demand. For…
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PM Network
Greener Pastures
A rainforest in France? The roughly US$62 million Tropicalia greenhouse project in Pas-de-Calais is making that a reality. Once complete in 2021, Tropicalia will be the largest tropical greenhouse…
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