Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Fusing utopian ideal and economic reality, the reinterpretation of three traditional housing types by Zanderroth Architekten creates spatially rich dwellings for residents and a new urban model for Berlin. Read More
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
The overall aim of the project is to provide policy makers with a useful reference tool concerning regional challenges and opportunities related to green growth and innovation. Read More
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Revolution in the Arab world, as told through the graphics that have accompanied The Economist‘s coverage. Read More
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Smart grids and smart grids are essential for the future of electricity. But with smart grids also includes intelligent appliances. These are heat pumps, washing machines and freezers that can react demand and supply of electricity. Read More
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Google has recognised the newly independent nation of South Sudan by including it on Google Maps. The online separation from Sudan followed a campaign by 1,600 members of the group Change.org, calling for the new nation to be marked on web maps. But South Sudan is still missing from Yahoo!, Microsoft and National Geographic maps. Read More
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Qatar looks set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing economy this year, with the country’s core sectors performing strongly and diversification continuing apace. While many economies worldwide are still sluggish, or face the prospect of slipping back into recession, Qatar is expected to see 21% real growth in 2011, according to a recent
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
The flight team, led by Commander Rodolfo Mansilla and composed of six members of the Department Flight was established at the international airport “Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo” (Tucumán). From there, done different takeoffs and were supported by field staff of theDepartment of Geodesy andUnit Information Technology of the Institute. The flights were performed with the plane of the IGN – the Cessna Citation twin
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
As you are acutely aware, the DWA has had a rough time with regard to the negative findings by the Auditor General on its annual report over the past few years. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts has raised several concerns regarding efficiencies in financial and operational management of the DWA. I have also personally observed
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
After almost a year of talks, agreement has been reached between the environment ministry and provincial authorities about the transfer of responsibility for nature management. From 2014, the 12 provinces are to take responsibility for the establishment of a nationwide grid of national parks and protected areas, known as the EHS. Read More
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
David Cameron has written to the National Trust to offer reassurances over planning reforms. The shake-up will balance the environmental, social and economic dimensions of developments, the Prime Minister promised. The Trust has been leading a campaign to oppose the reforms, fearing they will lead to urban sprawl. But Mr Cameron said he was determined to protect our
