Project Spotlights

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    EnMap

    By zooming in from space, project leaders in Germany aim to reveal the unseen effects of climate change.

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    Delivering a New Kind of Truck

    Diesel delivery trucks are a significant contributor to pollution around the world. Volta Trucks is taking on that problem by changing the way these vehicles are designed.

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    Sluisbuurt Kavel 4A

    A new construction project in Amsterdam would bring much-needed eco-friendly housing to all sorts of species—from humans to hedgehogs.

  • Nurses Climate Challenge | PMI Project Spotlights

    Nurses Climate Challenge

    Nurses join forces to improve the health of people—and the planet.

  • The Line | PMI Project Spotlights

    The Line

    A new megaproject in Saudi Arabia could take the concept of urban development to new dimensions.

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    Building Houses with Coffee Husks

    Colombia construction firm Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee’s largest by-product into a sustainable housing solution.

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    Lay’s Factory Home Heating

    A Belgian PepsiCo factory cooks up a way to warm some neighboring homes—and help the company meet its carbon reduction goals.

  • Bogota Metro | Project Management Institute Spotlight

    Bogotá Metro

    Colombia’s first commuter rail line project is headed back on track—with the potential to transform mobility in the country’s largest city.

  • World View Capsule | PMI Spotlight

    World View Explorer

    A U.S. startup cranks up the innovation to create a balloon-powered lounge—making space tourism more accessible, while serving up some legendary views.

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    Housing First Village

    A nonprofit used people-centric design to build a development tailored to the needs of homeless people—creating a big impact with tiny houses.

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    Xbus

    A German startup took a customer-centric approach to create a shapeshifting, super-sustainable electric vehicle.

  • Diriyah Gate PMI Spotlight

    Diriyah Gate

    Saudi Arabia looks to its past for a new megadevelopment that pulls in tourists while promoting the kingdom’s culture and economic development.

  • Union-Chain

    Union Chain Bridge

    A team dismantles a vital piece of U.K. infrastructure—and then puts it all back together again.

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    Virén Chair

    A Finnish firm defies the laws of physics—and typical recycling practices—with a chair resilient in both form and function.

  • Electric Bush Bikes

    Electric Bush Bike

    A Swedish startup retooled its e-bikes to help conservation teams in Africa stop poaching—with stealth and added sustainability.

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    Mayflower Autonomous Ship

    An all-star crew of tech, marine and climate organizations showcase how data science can help protect the world’s oceans.

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    Nimo Beta

    An Indian startup has a new vision for smart glasses: a wearable with work-from-anywhere computing power.

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    Mobility of Things

    South Korean auto giant Hyundai cranks up the collaboration to develop an integrated robotic initiative that could revolutionize mobility.

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    Colmena Project

    With the help of students and a hive of nanobots, Mexico is ready to blast into space—carving out its own high-tech niche and inspiring a new generation of changemakers.

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    Afrail Express

    Funded by an innovative cryptocurrency play, a high-speed rail line spanning Cairo to Cape Town could put Africa on the fast track to economic growth.

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    MV Narrative

    Tapping into reams of customer research, a startup charts its own path to build a residential community at sea.

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    Dyson Demo VR

    U.K. manufacturer Dyson takes its product technology out of the lab and into consumers’ homes with an immersive virtual reality showroom.

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    Autonomous 8R Tractor

    Balancing risk and innovation, John Deere plants the seeds for data-driven growth with a self-driving tractor that helps farmers boost production and efficiency.

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    Earth's Black Box

    A data-driven project to document Earth’s climate crisis calls for a futureproof design—and some serious risk management.

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    Infinity Bridge

    Balancing creativity and precise planning, a team delivers an instantly iconic piece of architecture that also boosts mobility for Dubai commuters.

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    Chapel of Sound

    Nature informs the design of a concert hall that delivers an acoustical oasis—and economic boost—to a remote community in China.

  • Legacy Survey of Space and Time Camera Photo

    Legacy Survey of Space and Time Camera

    A team problem-solves its way to deliver the largest digital camera ever built for astronomy—ready to survey the skies of the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Dr. Cosmos Magorokosho Photo

    Seeding the Future for African Farmers

    A project to produce hybrid, stress-tolerant maize seeds is improving the livelihoods of farmers and families in Africa.

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    The Mission-Critical Importance of Teamwork

    For Jenn Donahue, PMP, managing some of the biggest geotechnical projects in the world is all about teamwork.

  • A Home on the Ocean - Oceanix City Photo

    A Home on the Ocean

    Oceanix believes the future of sustainable development is at sea, not on land.

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    Interview with Team Blaze

    Team Blaze is the first all-girl team to win F1 in Schools best application of project management award.

  • Waldkliniken Rehab Hospital Campus Photo

    Waldkliniken Rehab Hospital Campus

    The prescription for a better healthcare experience? A dose of patient-centric biophilic design served up in resort-like comfort.

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    Ain Dubai

    Just in time for an expected influx of tourists, a Dubai developer puts its own ultra-luxurious, ultra-tall spin on the observation wheel.

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    First Woman

    NASA aims to inspire a new generation of female astronauts with its first interactive graphic novel series.

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    Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser

    London’s V&A museum adds virtual reality for the first time—delivering an even trippier take on its mind-bending Alice in Wonderland exhibit.

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    Bodyheat

    A Scottish nightclub eyes a carbon-neutral future by repurposing the energy of revelers.

  • Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower Photo

    Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower

    A multinational team has high hopes that the tallest skyscraper in Sub-Saharan Africa will boost tourism in Tanzania.

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    Vision AVTR

    German automaker Mercedes-Benz reboots its concept car—and its design process—for a new version that’s part human, part machine.

  • Barclays’ Absa Rebrand Photo

    Barclays’ Absa Rebrand

    When Barclays plc sold its controlling stake in Barclays Africa Group, the international banking brand set in motion a major rebranding effort.

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    War Paint for Men Store

    The brand behind the world’s first cosmetics store for men aims to create an environment where shoppers feel comfortable in their skin.

  • Aeron With Ocean-Bound Plastic Photo

    Aeron With Ocean-Bound Plastic

    A staple of the modern office gets an eco-friendly remake—and proves that recycled waste has a place in high-end product design.

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    Ola Futurefactory

    Looking to scale electric scooters across India, a startup uses ecofriendly construction to build an AI-fueled mega-factory.

  • Hana Financial Group Headquarters Photo

    Hana Financial Group Headquarters

    A Korean financial services company aims to make its new HQ a restorative destination spot for employees—and the community.

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    Bodequality

    A mission to improve the customer experience inspires U.S. retailer Old Navy to transform how it serves—and represents—women of all sizes.

  • Union Station Revitalization Photo

    Union Station Revitalization

    To upgrade Toronto’s biggest commuter hub, the team built beneath the tracks—allowing the station to stay open throughout the massive renovation.

  • Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm Photo

    Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm

    Singapore’s largest solar farm takes float—giving the land-scarce country a new power source and a framework for sustainable water production.

  • Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority Headquarters Lounge Photo

    Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority Headquarters

    A UAE government agency gets a professional office—but with just enough whimsy to keep employees focused on their mission to help children.

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    Fireboat Station 35

    The design-build team behind a new floating fire station leaned into innovation—right down to how it delivered the new structure.

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    IKEA Copenhagen

    Mega-retailer IKEA redefines its signature store style with an eco-friendly design adapted for urban life (and leisure).

  • Portal Photo

    Portal

    Looking to inspire social unity, a team created an interactive bridge that lets people connect across countries and cultures.

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    The Pegasus Dream Tour

    A gaming startup partners with Paralympic athletes and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to roll out the first Paralympics video game.

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    Samaritaine

    Blending old and new, luxury giant LVMH transforms an iconic Parisian department store into an ultra-glam retail and hospitality destination.

  • Illuminarium Photo

    Illuminarium

    A new venue promises to fully immerse visitors in communal virtual reality experiences.

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    Sky Pool

    A team navigates uncharted waters to deliver a feat of aquatic architecture that appears to defy physics: the world’s first floating swimming pool.

  • Barbie Loves the Ocean Photo

    Barbie Loves the Ocean

    Mattel’s fashion-forward Barbie doll gets an eco-friendly makeover with a new line made from 90 percent recycled plastic.

  • Nairobi Expressway Photo

    Nairobi Expressway

    A megaproject partnership could pave the way for a smoother commute—and economic growth—in Kenya’s capital.

  • The Forestias Photo

    The Forestias

    A massive mixed-use development in Bangkok could point the way for multigenerational communities of the future.

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    Super Nintendo World Osaka

    Two iconic brands partner to deliver a tech-fueled, super-immersive amusement park experience.

  • CottonAce App Photo

    CottonAce

    A revamped app could help India’s small farms keep their cotton crops safe from insects.

  • Trombia Free Photo

    Trombia Free

    A new eco-friendly autonomous street sweeper is primed to disrupt the sanitation industry—and clean up deadly urban air pollution.

  • Pharaohs’ Golden Parade Photo

    Pharaohs’ Golden Parade

    Neither controversy nor ancient curses could prevent a spectacular procession of ancient mummies in Cairo.

  • Tupungato Volcano Weather Station Photo

    Tupungato Volcano Weather Station

    The government of Chile and the National Geographic Society go to new heights in a search for answers about the country’s megadrought.

  • Regenera América Photo

    Regenera América

    Looking to offset its environmental footprint, Latin America’s biggest e-commerce player aims to restore the region’s most endangered biomes.

  • Hot Heart Photo

    Hot Heart

    Finland’s race to decarbonize heats up with an archipelago of thermal batteries—that will double as a recreational park.

  • Voyager Station Photo

    Voyager Station

    Marking one giant leap for space tourism, a U.S. startup sets out to build an out-of-this-world luxury hotel in low Earth orbit.

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    YWCA Central Massachusetts

    An all-female leadership team leans into positive social impact to reimagine a community hub.

  • Inspiro London Photo

    Inspiro London

    The makeover of an iconic Tube train could make it more sustainable, reliable and accessible—while also providing a much-needed economic boost.

  • Project Taara Photo

    Project Taara

    It shut down Loon, but Alphabet’s X lab has another idea for delivering internet service to areas deemed too difficult to reach.

  • Emasesa Biogas Pilot Photo

    Emasesa Biogas Pilot

    A Spanish city turns its surplus of oranges into green energy.

  • Louvre Conservation Center Photo

    Louvre Conservation Center

    A cache of priceless art goes on the move as a team tries to mitigate the risk of rising water levels.

  • Thinking Hut Photo

    Thinking Hut v1.0

    A school built in under seven days? A team in Madagascar plans to make it happen with 3D printing.

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    Space Bubble Concerts

    The Flaming Lips reimagine live shows for the COVID era—giving concertgoers their very own personal habitats.

  • Mumbai Artist Retreat Photo

    Mumbai Artist Retreat

    An Indian sanctuary offers artists a space to create in nature—and shows a new way to build resiliency into coastal construction projects.

  • LignoSat Photo

    LignoSat

    A Japanese logging company teams up with university researchers to develop the first wood satellite.

  • Amphitheatre La Concordia Photo

    Amphitheatre La Concordia

    Government leaders and architects in Bogotá team up to reimagine a plaza—using scaffolding to create a safe community meeting place.

  • Good Meat Photo

    Good Meat

    Eat Just serves up a culinary breakthrough in Singapore: lab-grown chicken.

  • Norsk Pass Photo

    Norsk Pass

    Norway introduces new travel documents that blend style with substance.

  • Aptera Photo

    Aptera

    A U.S. startup reimagines electric cars—using a solar boost and an aerodynamic design to set a new driving range standard.

  • Strap Photo

    Strap

    Borrowing an idea from autonomous vehicles, a startup uses tech to reenvision how the visually impaired navigate the world.

  • Oceanbird Photo

    Oceanbird

    With plans for the world’s largest wind-powered freighter, a Swedish shipbuilder is setting off a wave of disruption in the staid maritime biz.

  • Daylight Photo

    Daylight

    Targeted insights and an agile delivery help a startup roll out the first LGBTQ+ banking platform in the U.S.

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    RS No. 9 Carnaby Street

    Pandemic be damned, the Rolling Stones deliver retail satisfaction.

  • Mineral Photo

    Mineral

    Alphabet’s “moonshot factory” uses tech to scale farming in a way that could help stop hunger while being less harmful to the environment.

  • Looop Photo

    Looop

    Retail behemoth H&M combines automation with sustainability to make a major fashion statement.

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    Project Olympus

    A moonshot initiative aims to create an additive construction system for building the first lunar community for humans.

  • Torch Tower Photo

    Torch Tower

    Part of a new plan to reimagine Japan’s historic Tokiwabashi district, the country’s tallest skyscraper is also a showcase for resilience.

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    Paris 2024 Aquatics Centre

    A new Olympics structure goes for the gold in positive social impact.

  • The Journey of Humanity Photo

    The Journey of Humanity

    U.K. artist Sacha Jafri’s new record-breaking painting could turn into a philanthropic masterpiece.

  • World Memorial to the Pandemic

    World Memorial to the Pandemic

    A coronavirus monument in Uruguay would offer a place to mourn amidst the natural world.

  • Dumat Al Jandal Photo

    Dumat Al Jandal

    A massive windfarm could help transform Saudi Arabia’s oil-based economy.

  • Vogue Hope Arabia Cover Photo

    Vogue Hope

    The legendary magazine shows global collaboration is always in fashion—uniting all 26 editions under one theme.

  • VSZ-20-2 Ventilator Photo

    VSZ-20-2 Ventilator

    A home-grown, no-frills machine lets Mexico’s healthcare system quickly respond to pandemic patient needs.

  • Avenue South Residences Photo

    Avenue South Residences

    Plans for the world’s tallest prefab skyscrapers move forward—with a construction method that allows for social distancing.

  • Roatan Prospera photo

    Roatán Próspera

    A new economic hub—complete with a shapeshifting residential community—aims to position Honduras for the future.

  • Loon Photo

    Loon

    Alphabet’s new 35-balloon fleet provides Kenya with much-needed internet access.

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    iMASC

    A go-to face covering for front-line healthcare workers is reimagined to make it more comfortable—and reusable.

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    Malcolm & Marie

    Lights, camera, action: The first film shot during the pandemic keeps the movie biz rolling.

  • Image of Sotheby's Virtual Auction

    Sotheby’s Virtual Auction

    The storied auction house transforms its signature sale into a modern digital spectacle.

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    Floating Farm Poultry

    A Dutch team hatches a plan for a futuristic henhouse on Rotterdam’s waterways.

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    Education City Stadium

    Qatar’s eco-friendly stadium is built to deliver benefits long after the World Cup.

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    Les Bassins de Lumières

    A French team transforms part of a former submarine base into a larger-than-life art oasis.

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    Prvok

    The floating tiny home can be printed in 48 hours.

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    Tianwen-1

    China National Space Administration makes a red planet reprise with its Mars rover mission.

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