Nate Berg

The $1.9 trillion relief bill is only a start. Here’s how to ensure it’s distributed equitably

Data mapping could help states target relief money where it’s needed most.

The $1.9 trillion relief bill is only a start. Here’s how to ensure it’s distributed equitably

Microsoft and Skanska are using this free tool to dramatically cut their carbon

The tool can be used to calculate the embodied carbon of key materials that account for upward of 70% of a building’s global carbon emissions.

Microsoft and Skanska are using this free tool to dramatically cut their carbon

The clever way strapped transit agencies are saving cash

Expect to see more solar canopies at airports and train stations soon.

The clever way strapped transit agencies are saving cash

At least 6,500 workers have died building Qatar’s World Cup

A new report draws a clear link between Qatar’s World Cup building spree and a labor rights system that puts migrants at risk.

At least 6,500 workers have died building Qatar’s World Cup

This reimagined school takes a page from corporate America

The Ransom Everglades School in Miami takes a page from the corporate offices of Ideo, Google, Apple, and American Express, thanks to a new campus designed by Perkins & Will.

This reimagined school takes a page from corporate America

This robot dog is changing the way buildings are designed, constructed, and used

Spot can scan and analyze buildings to find mistakes or determine how the space is being used.

This robot dog is changing the way buildings are designed, constructed, and used

Architects are using Playmobil to redesign doctor’s offices

Doctors and architects speak two different languages. Unless it’s the language of toys.

Architects are using Playmobil to redesign doctor’s offices

This Toronto development replicates suburban living in a high-rise

Toronto’s CityPlace was designed for young professionals. Those professionals grew up and had families—and now they have new needs.

This Toronto development replicates suburban living in a high-rise

More than 75% of real estate executives are white men. Here’s how to diversify

Women make up just a third of the commercial real estate industry, and only 2% of C-level positions are held by Black men. A new initiative sets clear goals for increasing diversity.

More than 75% of real estate executives are white men. Here’s how to diversify

See Hong Kong’s spectacular neon signs before they disappear forever

A new book by photographer Pascal Greco highlights the iconic neon signs that are quickly being replaced by LED.

See Hong Kong’s spectacular neon signs before they disappear forever

Why one city in car-obsessed Florida is prioritizing pedestrians

Developers in Tampa have designed a community that mimics walkable neighborhoods such as Barcelona’s Las Ramblas.

Why one city in car-obsessed Florida is prioritizing pedestrians

Offices and healthcare have been upended by the pandemic. Here’s how they’ll look in the future

Gensler’s new report highlights the biggest trends reshaping offices and healthcare spaces in 2021.

Offices and healthcare have been upended by the pandemic. Here’s how they’ll look in the future

The world’s most beautiful corporate campus is about to be turned into warehouses

The Weyerhaeuser campus paved the way for environmentally conscious corporate buildings. Now it’s under threat.

The world’s most beautiful corporate campus is about to be turned into warehouses

Why cities should be designed for birds

Habitats that are good for birds are good for people, too.

Why cities should be designed for birds

How L.A. built homeless housing in just 4 weeks

After the concrete base was built, it was a quick process to construct the housing units in this new development.

How L.A. built homeless housing in just 4 weeks

Energy efficiency is no longer enough. This is the next big challenge for green building

Limiting energy consumption is critical for reducing the environmental impact of the building and construction industry—but it’s only a start.

Energy efficiency is no longer enough. This is the next big challenge for green building

Why this Toyota dealership is turning its car lot into apartments

Housing is so scarce in Silicon Valley, and property values are so high, that one Toyota dealership is building housing on top of its car lot. Others may soon follow.

Why this Toyota dealership is turning its car lot into apartments

The schools of the future can be built in less than a week

The world’s first 3D-printed school is taking shape in Madagascar, offering a new model for affordable educational spaces in underresourced communities.

The schools of the future can be built in less than a week

First look: Amazon’s jaw-dropping new HQ2 looks like a glass mountain

Yes, you can climb it.

First look: Amazon’s jaw-dropping new HQ2 looks like a glass mountain

Sprawl ruined Silicon Valley. Can world-class architecture help fix it?

A development in downtown San Jose will feature five new or renovated buildings by star architects Kengo Kuma and Associates, Bjarke Ingels Group, Studio Gang, and James K.M. Cheng Architects.

Sprawl ruined Silicon Valley. Can world-class architecture help fix it?

Impact

Santa Monica is testing the first zero-emissions delivery zone

This California city banned the construction of any new gas stations

The Underline, Miami’s new park under its train tracks, is now open

News

Pokémon’s 25th birthday has fans rediscovering Pokémon Go mania

House stimulus vote update: Here’s the latest on third checks, extra unemployment

How Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit exposes the My Pillow Guy’s patriot act

Co.Design

See the tiny new Apple stores inside Target

7 tangible ways to make vaccine websites more accessible

The $1.9 trillion relief bill is only a start. Here’s how to ensure it’s distributed equitably

Work Life

How PayPal is allocating its $535 million commitment to fight economic inequality

5 tips for inspiration when your creative reserves are depleted

A moonshot can be exhilarating for your business. Don’t stymie it with overplanning