The sustainable cities made from mud; Isabelle Gerretsen; BBC

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Rashid Faridi

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Mud buildings are remarkably good at keeping us cool in summer and warm in winter, and withstanding extreme weather. Now architects are returning to this overlooked, age-old material.

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WHAT DO WE WANT?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Rashid Faridi

Not surprisingly, in these days of rapidly rising prices, barely affordable energy (with prices subsidised by those yet unborn, who will have to foot…

WHAT DO WE WANT?
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Why Dense Affordable Skyscrapers Can Help Alleviate Homelessness

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Rashid Faridi

Why can affordable skyscrapers help alleviate homelessness?

Why Dense Affordable Skyscrapers Can Help Alleviate Homelessness
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DART impact as photographed by companion craft

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Rashid Faridi

Readers’ wildlife will be postponed until tomorrow so that we can see astronomical “wildlife.” Once again our faithful space-exploration reporter, …

DART impact as photographed by companion craft
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