All Global articles – Page 66
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FeaturesThe dream factory: Architectural innovation in New York
From the days of the first skyscrapers, architectural innovation has always found a home in New York. Martin Spring looks at the latest eye-openers from the city that never sleeps
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FeaturesThe incident on 51st: Crane safety in New York
Since January, nine people have died in crane collapses in New York. The response? Tough safety rules, which the city council says will prevent death, and the industry says will make life impossible.
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NewsCandys quit Noho Square in Kaupthing swap
Icelandic bank takes over London scheme while CPC to run 9900 Wilshire in Beverley Hills instead
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NewsCrane collapses at Singaporean school
Injuries avoided in fifth crane accident to hit the nation this year
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FeaturesForeign cash builds up Kurdistan
Successful efforts to attract overseas investors have created a construction boom in this autonomous region of Iraq
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FeaturesDubai to tighten up its act on green regulations
Dubai is tackling its poor environmental image with a stronger line on sustainability
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FeaturesExpat survival guide to Portugal
Portugal has wads of EU cash to spend on infrastructure, and the salted cod balls are apparently delicious
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NewsAnimation: Jeddah Central District
Film shows Solidere's masterplan for the Jeddah waterfront development
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NewsShortlist revealed for World Building of the Year
But conflict of interest forces Norman Foster to stand down from jury
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NewsFoster + Partners picked for New York super-library
New Central Library will become the world's largest public library
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NewsEric Kuhne interview: Aladdin's cave
In the rush to modernise the Middle East are we losing sight of the region’s history and culture? Architect Eric Kuhne thinks so – which is why he wants to build a metropolis inspired by Arabian tradition.
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NewsFit for a Sheikh
Atkins has unveiled its design for the Anara Tower in Dubai, which, at more than 600m, will rank among the world’s tallest structures
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NewsThe international surprises of the World Architecture Festival
From chapels to car parks, the UK has a lot to learn from the ideas of small architects abroad
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NewsUS doctors try to reattach builder's severed foot
Accident occurred during pile driving works at New Jersey power plant site
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NewsAukett steeled for possible project 'funding issues'
International architect predicts results in line with expectations after making provision for possible credit crunch-related problems
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NewsWolseley cuts 3,000 more US jobs
Materials firm's job losses since 2006 market peak now total 10,600
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NewsIndian PM appeals for continued Japanese support
Singh urges investors to maintain faith in Indian financial system and commitment to enterprise
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NewsRussian war sparks Georgian development crisis
Lending restrictions in wake of conflict have slashed development activity
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NewsSouth Africa launches green ratings for buildings
Australian body to help introduce sustainable construction ideas to African nation
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NewsThe Dubai beach-sex couple deserved a jail sentence
It is the most liberal city in the UAE, but expats in Dubai who do not respect Islamic culture can expect harsh treatment