I spent a good chunk of this morning talking and thinking about underground building details that most people (unless you’re in the industry) would never think to consider. This is not a criticism on most people. I mean, I don’t know how iPhones are made.… Read More
Venice has been keeping flood records for 150 years, though it is generally understood that the city has been regularly flooding since the very beginning. It usually happens between the fall and the spring and the earliest record is believed to be from the 6th… Read More
Do you believe that human action has caused and is causing negative outcomes with respect to the environment? The New York Times published a feature piece this week on the flooding of the US east coast. Associated with the article is a fantastic infographic that… Read More
Resiliency is an important topic in urbanist circles these days. New York is working on a 10 mile “Dryline” to protect itself from future storms similar to Hurricane Sandy. And Miami Beach – one of the most vulnerable cities in the U.S. to sea level… Read More
