Julien Bélair

The transformation of once-vacant lots into vibrant residential hubs is marking a significant milestone in the revitalization of Atlanta's historic English Avenue neighborhood with the completion of two new infill housing developments. Spearheaded by the nonprofit Westside Future Fund (WFF), these

The highly anticipated 2025 boom in the United States homebuilding industry has given way to a stark and challenging reality, as a convergence of persistent high interest rates, disruptive federal policy shifts, and unfulfilled promises of deregulation has cast a significant chill over the market.

The United Kingdom's housing sector stands at a critical juncture, with the burgeoning Build to Rent (BTR) market poised to either become a cornerstone of national housing delivery or a casualty of policy indecision. Despite a robust foundation of intense rental demand, available institutional

A monumental urban transformation is on the horizon for Arlington, Virginia, as plans for the "Potomac Overlook" megaproject come into focus. The proposal, spearheaded by Quadrangle Development Corp., outlines a massive mixed-use, transit-oriented community on a prime 5.5-acre waterfront site that

Faced with the dual challenges of aging infrastructure and the logistical demands of new growth, congregations across the country are demonstrating remarkable ingenuity in redefining what a sacred space can be. As communities evolve, the traditional red-brick church on the corner is not always a

A fundamental re-architecture of how artificial intelligence integrates into urban environments has been activated in New York and Philadelphia, marking a significant evolution in the Smart City movement through a collaborative venture between IBM and Datavault AI. This groundbreaking deployment

In a landmark achievement that underscores a national commitment to sustainable urbanism, Egypt's New Administrative Capital has celebrated the inauguration of its very first internationally certified green building. The Financial Hub, a premier commercial and administrative project developed by

The monumental task of decarbonizing the built environment has emerged as a critical priority across the Asia-Pacific, where buildings contribute a staggering 25% to 40% of the region's total carbon output. This pressing challenge is catalyzing a profound shift toward intelligent infrastructure,

The United States construction industry navigates a complex and bifurcated landscape this year, where monumental growth in select sectors stands in stark contrast to the headwinds facing the broader market. While overarching economic challenges, including relentless pressure from labor costs and

A comprehensive analysis of the United States construction landscape reveals a powerful and sustained expansion within the hempcrete sector, positioning this innovative bio-composite as a key player in the industry's future. New reports forecast that the market for hempcrete is on a definitive