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Residents of Bucharest’s crumbling buildings live in fear of earthquake threat

Bucharest is the EU capital that is most at risk from earthquakes, many seismologists believe. And with hundreds of vulnerable old buildings suffering from decades of neglect, many residents of the Romanian capital are living in fear for their lives.

Experiences

China’s European ghost towns: The tourism trend that went wrong

Over the years, China has taken to recreating some famous European towns and cities to attract tourists. But does it work? We find out.

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The world's biggest single-site solar park and what it can do

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It’s the world’s largest single-site solar park, equipped with millions of photovoltaic panels capable of converting the sun’s rays to about 1000 MegaWatts hourly. Check out the Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai.

Egypt

Ancient city uncovered in Egypt

Egyptian archeologists have unearthed a three thousand year-old lost city complete with mud brick houses, artifacts and tools from the times of the pharaohs.

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Destinations

A guide to the best hotels in Tulum and Valladolid in Mexico

From pastel-coloured shopfronts in Valladolid to the Aztec design of Tulum, this area is a dream destination for fans of architecture and design.

United Kingdom

London pub restored after being reduced to rubble by developers

The Carlton Tavern was one of the few buildings in this stretch of London that survived the blitz.

Eco-Innovation

Plans for the first sustainable city on Mars unveiled

The vertical city has homes, offices and green spaces and construction is due to start in 2054.

Culture Series

These are Europe's most interesting and beautiful metro stations

Transport hubs, art galleries, design studios. Subway stations in Europe are more than just about getting people from A to B - they're also major tourist attractions.

Destinations

5 'European' towns and villages that aren’t in Europe

We take a look at some global destinations with a noticeably European influence.

Eco-Innovation

This 139-year-old house was wheeled through San Francisco

The Englander House moved six blocks in six hours with thousands watching the extraordinary process.

Living

This library is paving the way to lower carbon architecture

The design of the Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library is based on a 2,000-year-old building technique.

Living

Take a look inside the school bus converted into a tiny home

A virtual tour of this sustainable home on wheels, kitted out with recycled materials and powered by solar energy.

Italy

Animal footprints found on Florence's medieval cathedral roof

Rather than intrepid animals scaling the building to walk on the roof, it seems the creatures walked across the terracottas when they were originally made.

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Software and algorithms are key to Dubai's vertical growth

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It's not only bricks, mortar, money, and men.

Green News

This architect builds schools in Senegal using upcycled materials

She also founded a charity which teaches local people to build their own houses from upcycled materials.

Germany

Nuremberg opts to preserve Nazi rally grounds after decades of debate

The city of Nuremberg has opted to conserve the infamous Nazi party rally grounds after decades of debate over whether to preserve the site.

Europe News

EU's green renovations proposal 'not enough', says environmental lobby

A so-called green renovation wave has been announced by the European Commission, but some organisations say that the proposals fall short of what is possible.

Green News

'Unusual but nice': The Russian house covered in discarded bottle tops

Creator Svetlana Kuzevanova started making murals with bottle caps after being inspired by her cross stitch-patterns.

Europe News

Greece's iconic monument, the Acropolis is bathed in new light

Greece's famous archaeological site has been illuminated with a new lower-energy lighting system that reduces light pollution and highlights the three-dimensional nature of the monuments.

Living

The architect who wants to build cities with a million trees

Two of his best-known works are the Vertical Forest Towers in Italy and the Liuzhou Forest City in China.