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Construction in the North – The Nordic approach to building

The sparsely populated Nordic countries have many inspired, unusual and intelligently designed buildings. Danes, Swedes and Norwegians turned life in a harsh, cold, grey and wet climate into a way of life the rest of...

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What´s next for construction in France?

The territory of today´s great nation of France has long been the epicentre of innovation in construction. Some of the world´s most famous testaments to engineering excellence sit on what is now French soil. The...

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The bright future of retail has already arrived

Shopping is one of our favourite pastimes. Adored by some as a great way to fill the hours of the day; hated by others for the queues, agony of choice and general inconvenience; it is...

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Flooding – does it really have to be such a big problem?

Throughout history villages, towns, military encampments (and the cities and metropolises of today they have turned into) were – without fail – built near, around, on or technically under (igloo anyone?) water. This is not...

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Hot town, summer in the city – The urban heat island

“Urban heat island”. The phrase has a nice ring to it, doesn´t it? Is it a breezy islet, tucked away in a shady courtyard, a place to hide from the scorching summer sun? Or does...