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Sustainability<\/span><\/h2>
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Sustainability<\/div>

Repurposing historic landmarks<\/h4>

In our rapidly developing cities, buildings and other structures often outlive their original purpose \u2013 but not their usefulness. Through adaptive reuse, old factory buildings can be converted into profitable residential, office or commercial property, and highway bridges can become public spaces.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainability<\/div>

University and industry collaboration<\/h4>

Instead of industries and universities competing, increasingly they work together. Prof. Denkena, IWF at University of Hannover, and Dr. Meier, thyssenkrupp Elevator, discuss cooperation and what needs to change to create and transfer knowledge in an era of rapid developments and new technologies.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainability<\/div>

University and corporate collaborations<\/h4>

The mission of a university may differ from that of a company. In recent years, however, mutual benefits have become apparent to both. Universities offer their knowledge, expertise, and access to students, while businesses offer funding as well as real-world business experience and contacts.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainability<\/div>

Monica Miller Brown talks sustainability<\/h4>

Today we demand clean air, clean water, and clean buildings. And the building industry is making up for lost time \u2013 waking up to the need for greater transparency and sustainability in its practices. Monica Miller Brown, a leader in sustainable design, shares her insights and hopes.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainability<\/div>

Copenhagen energy efficiency summit<\/h4>

The Energy Efficiency Global Forum is a top event in the field of sustainability. It brings together high-level people from business, government, and academia for two days of intense dialogue and mobilization. This year, EE Global meets in Copenhagen. The theme: Innovation, Investment, Impact.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Sustainability<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Ensuring the future is green – Environmental sustainable development draws on concepts of little waste, lower consumption and switching to green, environmentally-sustainable resources like solar and wind or materials which can constantly be up-cycled.<\/p>\n<\/p>Sustainability<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","technology":"

Technology<\/span><\/h2>
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Technology<\/div>

MAX and escalators<\/h4>

Since 2017, MAX-enabled elevators have been proving the value of IoT connectivity and turning predictive maintenance into a reality. Many countries are already benefiting from MAX and others will follow shortly. And the next big surprise is already here: IoT-connectivity for escalators.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Technology<\/div>

Educational apps for kids<\/h4>

Games can open new worlds to children and deepen an understanding of the skills needed to build, create, and innovate. Children can use virtual tools and digital technology to visualize buildings and new cities and work out the solutions needed to create them. Perfect training for future urban planners.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Technology<\/div>

Beautiful designer escalators<\/h4>

Escalators can become things of beauty when architects incorporate them as eye-catching highlights of interior design. Urban Hub explores malls, administration buildings, hotels, museums, and other public attractions around the world to find some of the most beautiful designer escalators.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Technology<\/div>

Preparing for Globalization 4.0<\/h4>

Every year, the world\u2019s movers and shakers gather in Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum to discuss what\u2019s been happening in the world \u2013 and what\u2019s going to happen. This year, the topic was Globalization 4.0. But what does that mean? One takeaway: Training and education will be key.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Technology<\/div>

Smart homes & Smart cities<\/h4>

Smart homes use technology to make life better for people in their homes. Smart cities use technology to make life better for communities. Is there a connection? There will be. Smart homes are increasingly seen as the next frontier in the continuing evolution of all cities into smart cities.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Technology<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Using fewer resources for bigger change – What makes the world go around? Innovative technology. And in mobility, building, energy and manufacturing, especially green innovations are changing how people interact with and shape their environment. <\/p>\n<\/p>Technology<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","buildings":"

Buildings<\/span><\/h2>
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Buildings<\/div>

Videos show the way<\/h4>

The huge number of videos and films now available confirms their place as a key medium of knowledge transmission. Videos can often explain something faster and more clearly than mere words, and architects and planners are using them creatively to illustrate the future of buildings and cities.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Buildings<\/div>

Striking, inviting concert halls<\/h4>

Cities thrive on their cultural offerings. Not only do they enhance the quality of life for residents, but they also attract visitors. Making culture accessible to everyone isn\u2019t always easy though. URBAN HUB looks at ten stunning concert halls that truly open the doors of culture to all.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Buildings<\/div>

Rotating & adaptive buildings<\/h4>

What is architecture? Is it unwieldy structures that fight the environment rather than work with it? Buildings don\u2019t have to be static. They can move, adapt to weather conditions, and actively combat climate change. Find out what happens when buildings join the fight against climate change.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Buildings<\/div>

Reinventing the sports stadium<\/h4>

People now have virtual access to more sporting events than ever before. But there will always be something special about seeing a match live, and stadiums are using cutting-edge urban planning, architectural design, and digital technologies to offer more and better value to cities and spectators.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Buildings<\/div>

Zig-zag architecture<\/h4>

Do buildings need curves to be cool and modern? Many forward-thinking architects and \u201cstarchitects\u201d are playing with straight lines and angles to create truly unique masterpieces. Explore the latest architectural design trends with an eye-catching use of lines and angles.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Buildings<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Beacons of urban sustainability – Today\u2019s urban city planning creates future beacons for cities which convey the new messages of sustainability, green choices and living responsibly.<\/p>\n<\/p>Buildings<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","cities":"

Cities<\/span><\/h2>
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Cities<\/div>

History of tower running<\/h4>

An urban sport from its very roots, the stair race was born in Paris in 1903 and has since grown to include competitions held in skyscrapers around the world. How did this simple exercise of running up the stairs become an international competitive sport?<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Cities<\/div>

Rediscovering port city waterfronts<\/h4>

Many cities have been rediscovering the beauty of their waterfronts and investing in projects to make them more attractive, useful, and accessible. Port cities have an advantage: they just have more waterfront to redevelop for housing, shops, parks, recreation, tourism, and urban mobility.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Cities<\/div>

Smart cities, good choices<\/h4>

\u201cSmart city\u201d is a trending topic in every discussion of urbanization. Smart technologies have disrupted how we think about managing cities and opened possibilities for new efficiency and services. URBAN HUB looks at how smart technology still needs smart decisions to harness the greatest benefit.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Cities<\/div>

Dynamic cities to watch<\/h4>

The world changes at such a rapid pace, it\u2019s as if the future lives hand-in-hand with the present. Urbanization can fuel this momentum with dynamic cities that forge a new path to how we will live, work, and thrive in our urban centers in the future. URBAN HUB looks at seven top dynamic cities.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Cities<\/div>

Hong Kong\u2019s mega projects<\/h4>

Hong Kong: moving mega projects & non-stop development. Take a stroll through the Pearl of the Orient to discover some of the most incredible infrastructure projects in the world and learn about the city of constant change.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Cities<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Smart inside and out – In many ways, the smart city concept is simply good urban planning that incorporates both advances in digital technology and new thinking in the age-old city concepts of relationships, community, environmental sustainability, participatory democracy, good governance and transparency.<\/p>\n<\/p>Cities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","energy_efficiency":"

Energy Efficiency<\/span><\/h2>
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Energy Efficiency<\/div>

Urban microclimates inspire change<\/h4>

Microclimates are commonly found in nature. In cities, though, they are often seen as an unintended and undesirable consequence of urbanization \u2013 heat islands are the best known of these. But a new push in planning is changing how we think about urban microclimates, and what we do with them.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Energy Efficiency<\/div>

Climate-proofing coastal cities<\/h4>

Most of the world\u2019s megacities are located on coasts. Powerful storms put them all at risk of flooding, and extreme weather is only expected to become more common and severe. Meanwhile, sea levels are rising. So what kinds of coastal protection solutions are being tested? URBAN HUB takes a look.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Energy Efficiency<\/div>

Heating things up sustainably<\/h4>

Many colder countries consume more energy for heating than for electrical power, so it should come as no surprise that the ongoing global concern with energy efficiency and environmental sustainability should be driving new trends in keeping people warm. URBAN HUB is hot on the trail\u2026<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Energy Efficiency<\/div>

Mega projects and the environment<\/h4>

The mega project sometimes brings to mind construction that leaves behind damage along with the gains. Recent massive infrastructures have learned from past mistakes and now focus on an environmentally-friendly impact through better planning and technology and putting the planet first.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Energy Efficiency<\/div>

Policy change saves energy<\/h4>

How can NGOs effectively lobby for energy efficiency? Through education and outreach or activism? The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) focuses on policy change and partners with industry thought leaders who provide them with know-how and real-life examples of the benefits of energy efficiency.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Energy Efficiency<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Keeping the energy in and waste out – Energy efficiency combines educating people about consumption with new, improved, and green building construction that reduces an urban center\u2019s environmental footprint.<\/p>\n<\/p>Energy Efficiency<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","smart_mobility":"

Smart Mobility<\/span><\/h2>
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Smart Mobility<\/div>

Heavy-duty escalator beauties<\/h4>

In an age that raises the bar on mobility solutions for urban residents with solutions ranging from self-driving taxis to e-scooters, one stalwart continues to keep people moving: the escalator. URBAN HUB looks at ten high-traffic escalators that urbanites rely on to rise to the occasion.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Smart Mobility<\/div>

Next level urban mobility<\/h4>

As the world\u2019s population increasingly settles in metropolises, urban public transportation needs a plan. Many mobility innovators are disrupting how we think about commuting in cities. Successful solutions will thrive on offering choices, many of them networked, electric, and shared.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Smart Mobility<\/div>

Futuristic transportation for cities<\/h4>

Just as standardized containers revolutionized freight transport, a revolution in passenger transportation is coming. Futuristic solutions already in development will define urban mobility in the years ahead, especially if they can all work together to provide a seamless, stress-free user experience.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Smart Mobility<\/div>

Unusual urban pathways<\/h4>

Urban planners and architects can\u2019t afford to take a single square meter of urban space for granted. Not only can buildings and parks innovate and changes urban spaces, but also new ideas for sidewalks and bike paths. URBAN HUB sets out to investigate unusual pathways.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Smart Mobility<\/div>

Leadership in work safety<\/h4>

Safety at work must be ensured. Laws are passed, inspections made, and forms filled out. A Q&A talk with Luis Fern\u00e1ndez de Vera, a key figure in workplace safety at thyssenkrupp Elevator, reveals good communication and hands-on action provide the key ingredients for safety.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Smart Mobility<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Keeps people moving to better solutions – People fed up with congested cities, are innovating smart mobility with new mobile technologies and intuitive apps which integrate public transportation, better infrastructure, and car sharing.<\/p>\n<\/p>Smart Mobility<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","urban_lifestyle":"

Urban Lifestyle<\/span><\/h2>
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Urban Lifestyle<\/div>

Reinventing urban libraries<\/h4>

Public libraries contribute significantly to urban life, offering everything from educational and vocational resources to free recreational and social space for everyone. As times change, urban libraries are reinventing themselves to better meet both the traditional and new needs of urban citizens.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urban Lifestyle<\/div>

Top urban ski spots<\/h4>

Picking a destination for a holiday or break can feel like a hard choice. In the winter, many people would like to combine some invigorating cold-weather athletics with the thrill of experiencing a new city. Never fear: Many great urban venues also offer easy access to the joys of downhill skiing.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urban Lifestyle<\/div>

The Hanging City<\/h4>

Kostas Poulopoulos, founder of SquareOne architects (Copenhagen, Denmark), discusses his vision of the Hanging City \u2013 interconnected buildings that offer massive horizontal urban realms in the sky, providing new paths to physical and social connectivity among the integrated buildings.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urban Lifestyle<\/div>

Art helps rebuild Detroit<\/h4>

The Heidelberg Project in Detroit is one of the most famous urban art projects in the world. Its polka-dotted houses and scavenged, \u201cfound object\u201d art works are symbols of the city\u2019s creative fight against urban blight. Today, the project continues to find ways to use art to bring change to the city.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urban Lifestyle<\/div>

Water inspires new building<\/h4>

Go with the flow is not usually a mantra of urban architecture. Yet iconic buildings with a distinctly water-informed design are rising on waterfronts. Residential buildings have long used water for inspiration, but now large-scale structures are harmonizing the man-made with the natural.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Urban Lifestyle<\/span><\/h3><\/div>

An urban lifestyle for the future –\u00a0\u00a0By first recognizing the impact of our city lifestyles, we can pave the path for sustainable economic development and a brighter, greener future.<\/p>\n<\/p>Urban Lifestyle<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","urbanization_":"

Urbanization <\/span><\/h2>
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Urbanization<\/div>

Mega city real estate<\/h4>

Rising real estate prices benefit the economy, yet an unchecked boom also leads to unwanted side effects. For some, rising prices simply translate into profits, others see the pitfalls of an unchecked housing market boom. URBAN HUB takes a look at how cities can find a healthy balance.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urbanization<\/div>

Jess Zimbabwe: urban leadership<\/h4>

Cities are made up of buildings and the people who use or encounter these buildings. Naturally, private developers want profits, residents want quality of life, and everybody wants a good economy. Government leaders try to balance these needs. Jess Zimbabwe and the Rose Center help them.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urbanization<\/div>

Ben Hammersley: surviving megatrends<\/h4>

What challenges does the future hold for us, and how can we overcome them? In the second part of the URBAN HUB interview with noted futurist Ben Hammersley, he discusses the testing times awaiting us because of current megatrends, and some strategies for coping and thriving in the world of tomorrow.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urbanization<\/div>

Urban planning from above<\/h4>

The point of urban planning depends on the era, the decision-makers, geography, technology and many other factors. Just as drawings and maps help us to navigate places or understand things, so too do photographs. Particularly aerial photos help us to see the bigger picture of city planning.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Urbanization<\/div>

Megatrends \u2013 with Ben Hammersley<\/h4>

Popular, personable and provocative, futurist Ben Hammersley is in high demand around the world, as businesses and government grapple with the uncertainties of the digital future. In an exclusive interview, URBAN HUB talks with Ben about the megatrends that are already propelling us into the future.<\/p>Read more...<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Urbanization <\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Our cities, our future – Urbanization, a trend which shows no signs of abating, will remarkably change the way we live, work, and interact in our communities.<\/p>\n<\/p>Urbanization <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>"}