Urban Living

Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are sometimes called “granny flats,” “backyard homes,” “in-law suites,” or “backyard cottages.”

There were 16.5 million electric vehicles on the world’s roads in 2020 - this is expected to rise to 300 million by 2030.

Nature-based solutions can be radical — think covering a highway with a park — but offer meaningful ways to address pollution.

If nuclear reactors are retired, polluting energy sources that fill the gap could cause more than 5,000 premature deaths.

Large-scale additive manufacturing, like 3D printing, involves building objects one layer at a time, transforming architecture as we know it.

Most cities don’t map their own pedestrian networks. Now, researchers have built the first open-source tool to let planners do just that.

Centralized power systems rely on large power plants and transmission grids, but microgrids are self-sufficient.

Los Angeles has launched Metro Micro, an on-demand public transportation service that charges just $1 per ride.

3D printing could help solve the nation’s housing crisis, as it's cheaper, faster, and more sustainable than conventional construction methods.

Singapore's green thumb developed from its recent history. Its small size meant that staying independent required protecting its resources.