Mayor Mike McGinn has declared 2010 "The Year of Urban Agriculture" and the UW's College of Built Environments is responding with a two-day event to discuss and develop design ideas for urban gardens.

From the grid plans of ancient Greek cities to the Renaissance's idealized urban layouts, the history of urban planning is a reflection of evolving power structures and societal priorities. Across the ...

A guide to the skills, education, and work behind the places that shape daily life—and the people who design them.

The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook gathers the best sustainability practices and latest research from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, development, ecology, and ...

Security has been an integral part of metropolitan areas for millennia. From the ancient walls that surrounded Marrakesh and Munich to the barriers erected during “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland, ...

To witness the carbon cycle in action, many homeowners need look no further than their own backyards. Literally. An appealing alternative to concrete or asphalt, a grassy manicured lawn is a popular ...

With its upcoming Guoco Midtown mixed-use development, GuocoLand is creating a vibrant urban hub fostering well-being, community and the future lifestyle of the people. At a time when hybrid work ...