Nate Berg

From AI to at-home care: The hospital of the future looks nothing like today’s

And the future could be here a lot faster than people thought.

From AI to at-home care: The hospital of the future looks nothing like today’s

‘It’s stressful, lonely work’: The newest job at City Hall is also the most important

More cities are adding a Chief Equity Officer as they try to combat inequity and systemic racism.

‘It’s stressful, lonely work’: The newest job at City Hall is also the most important

Move over HGTV. This new video streaming service is entirely dedicated to design

Shelter, launched by Australian actor Dustin Clare, aims to make design-related films and shows available to people who want to know more about how great spaces get made—and not just watch trivial home makeovers.

Move over HGTV. This new video streaming service is entirely dedicated to design

How the world’s most advanced biohazard labs could prevent the next pandemic

Designing spaces that can be used safely to study infectious and deadly diseases is no simple matter.

How the world’s most advanced biohazard labs could prevent the next pandemic

A first look inside Virgin Galactic’s glamorous new spaceplane

Think views of Earth, reclining chairs, and a giant mirror so you can watch yourself float in zero gravity.

A first look inside Virgin Galactic’s glamorous new spaceplane

How old tires could make bike lanes way safer

Barriers between car and bike lanes are notoriously ineffective—if they exist at all.

How old tires could make bike lanes way safer

Inside the quest to reopen schools—by moving classes outside

“Every kid at every grade level in every subject area can do the majority of their learning outside.”

Inside the quest to reopen schools—by moving classes outside

Need a place to squat? This map plots out buildings that COVID-19 emptied out

Bankrupt businesses are leaving behind a glut of empty spaces. One Amsterdam web developer put that data to use.

Need a place to squat? This map plots out buildings that COVID-19 emptied out

The ADA passed 30 years ago. Why are cities still horribly designed for people with disabilities?

According to a new study, an incredible 65% of curb ramps and 48% of sidewalks are not accessible for people with disabilities, even though this violates federal law. Why aren’t cities complying?

The ADA passed 30 years ago. Why are cities still horribly designed for people with disabilities?

COVID-19 has opened the floodgates for smart cities—whether we like it or not

The conditions created by the pandemic will make it easier for local governments to adopt technological solutions.

COVID-19 has opened the floodgates for smart cities—whether we like it or not

How experts in different countries envision city life after COVID-19

Singaporean cities are well suited to pandemic living. Will other cities follow their lead?

How experts in different countries envision city life after COVID-19

This boutique Brooklyn hotel is turning its rooms into offices for $200 a day

You can even order room service.

This boutique Brooklyn hotel is turning its rooms into offices for $200 a day

Modernist architecture has a dirty secret: Many of the buildings were too innovative

And now they’re falling apart. The Getty Institute announces funding to help conserve 13 modernist buildings, from a flying saucer-shaped concrete memorial in Bulgaria to sphere-topped towers in Kuwait City.

Modernist architecture has a dirty secret: Many of the buildings were too innovative

Coronavirus has emptied out office buildings. Could they help solve the housing crisis?

Homes have turned into offices. Will offices turn into homes?

Coronavirus has emptied out office buildings. Could they help solve the housing crisis?

What should become of the place where George Floyd was killed?

It’s more than just an intersection. It’s become a site of global importance.

What should become of the place where George Floyd was killed?

The hottest job in commercial real estate? Infectious disease expert

Even after the pandemic, the chief health officer could be a permanent fixture in real estate.

The hottest job in commercial real estate? Infectious disease expert

“It’s an incredible experiment”: Banning cars in cities stirs controversy—and has mixed results

Converting streets slowly, and involving every member of the community, can lead to long-term closures that promote vibrant city life without cars.

“It’s an incredible experiment”: Banning cars in cities stirs controversy—and has mixed results

NYC’s new Black Lives Matter mural is more than art. It’s the future of urbanism

The process behind the street mural was just as important as the paint job.

NYC’s new Black Lives Matter mural is more than art. It’s the future of urbanism

Trump wants to build a sculpture park for ‘American Heroes.’ Here’s why that’s wrongheaded

“We are at a time when we should be commemorating events and social change and not people.”

Trump wants to build a sculpture park for ‘American Heroes.’ Here’s why that’s wrongheaded

Impact

BP wants to become the world’s largest renewables producer (but still pump a lot of oil)

This mobile game lets you build ecosystems that will help solve real-world ecological problems

What if Central Park were home to a massive urban farm?

Creativity

11 jaw-dropping moments from Trump’s flabbergasting ‘Axios’ interview

Yeti is auctioning off coolers customized by your favorite bands for COVID-19 relief

Ryan Reynolds on ‘Deadpool,’ diversity, and the secrets of successful marketing

Co.Design

How creativity can help us navigate COVID-19: Lessons from the 19th century

Companies use cookies to get you to buy more stuff. Could it have the opposite effect?

Scientists are growing psychedelic cotton in the lab

Work Life

The 5 ways founding a startup prepared me for the pandemic

How to preserve your work culture beyond free snacks and unlimited vacation

The most genius founders can also be erratic CEOs. Here’s how to fix that