Ecuador, though a relatively small country in terms of land area, boasts a vast and diverse range of ecosystems and natural landscapes, including the Andes mountains, the Pacific coastline, and the Amazon rainforest. This makes the natural environment a key player, shaping its relationship with the built environment and demanding...
Seoul, Manila, and Dubai led the rankings for price appreciation in 2024 According to Knight Frank's latest Prime Global Cities Index, the growth of prime residential property prices worldwide is slowly gaining momentum. The annual growth rate climbed in the final quarter of 2024.
The certification acknowledges Savills India’s dedication to building a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Initiatives like ‘WoVangelist’ focus on promoting well-being for women at work, while ‘Mentor Moms’ supports new mothers returning from maternity leave. The annual rewards and recognition program, ‘Savills Spotlight,’ celebrates employees' dedication, integrity, and potential.
Looking for the best paint colours to use in 2025? House & Home’s 2025 Paint Report is your official guide to the top hues of the year. From Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate to Farrow & Ball’s Hopper Head, these 10 shades are sure to make an impact.
In the post-war era, the arrival of the refrigerated truck revolutionized the meat industry. Where animals were once slaughtered at the place of consumption, now they could be killed at the site of production. From the 1970s onwards, urban abattoirs the world over began to close, attracting real-estate speculation.
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has said she is “minded to approve” Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn expansion plans subject to noise mitigation measures being developed.Gatwick Airport has applied to bring its northern runway into full use; it is currently limited to acting as a taxiway or as back-up for when the main...
The past year was one of both opportunity and adaptation for plumbing and HVAC contractors. While rising interest rates and inflation led to tighter budgets for some customers, contractors saw demand for energy-efficient systems and water conservation technologies, driven by incentives and regulations promoting sustainability.
Constructing on top of the water instead of retreating from it lets cities expand without fighting for available inland space or worrying about rising tides. However, it’s not an easy process. Building envelopes will need to adapt to support these towns of the future.
Despite complaints from some alders and advocates that it could saddle future taxpayers with massive debt, the Chicago City Council has given the green light for the city to borrow $830 million to repair Chicago’s streets, sidewalks and bridges.The 26-23 vote on Feb. 27 clears the way for maintenance work...
Artist Nicole Monks honors the Gadigal people with three installations at the John McAslan + Partners–designed Waterloo Station. “We’ve been connected to this area for over 60,000 years,” she says, noting that she felt extra pressure to ensure that Indigenous stories were told as the city’s outlying neighborhoods continue to...
LP Creative used natural textures, soft colors, and thoughtfully sourced treasures to transform Daisy Johnson’s old cottage
More than two years after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, the government of the United Kingdom has announced that five multidisciplinary design teams have been shortlisted to design a national public memorial in her honor at St. James Park, London.