Bots on the job: The past, present and future of robotic builders

From bricklaying arms to load-bearing exoskeletons, a host of high-tech helpers are headed for the job site.

By Jean Thilmany • June 28, 2017

Where new housing can't keep up with job growth

California is home to six of the top 10 U.S. markets where payrolls are growing at a faster rate than the number of new-home construction permits issued.

By Mary Tyler March • June 26, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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Cornell Tech's Bloomberg Center aims for net-zero energy

The Morphosis-designed building on New York's Roosevelt Island will generate the energy needed to power its operations from on-campus sources.

By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2017

How Passive House is reaching beyond its housing roots

The building method got its start in single-family but has expanded to a host of projects, spurring green-building leaders to push advocates to raise their game.

By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2017

DSNY report highlights waste management, EV plans across Big Apple

The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

Google plans transit-oriented San Jose, CA campus

The tech company is eyeing real estate near the city's Diridon Station to help reduce workers' reliance on car commutes in the densely populated Silicon Valley.

By Joe Dyton • June 20, 2017

3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry

A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.

By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017

Sounds of NYC project aims to dull noises in the city that never sleeps

Scientists from NYU and OSU have deployed sensors around New York to measure various elements of the city's soundscape.

By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017

US needs 4.6M new apartment units by 2030

To meet demand for rental housing, cities across the country would need to build 325,000 units annually over the next 13 years.

By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017

10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now

Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.

By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017

Seattle builder makes smart homes standard

Quadrant Homes joins a growing group of builders bringing the Internet of Things into their homes as smartphone usage continues to grow across the U.S. 

By Hallie Busta • June 13, 2017

How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)

Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.

By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017

Seeing the light: How office designers are finding ways to boost productivity

From layout to lighting, employers are revamping their workspaces to improve employee productivity, encourage collaboration and attract top talent.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017

US residential solar takes a dip as business models change

Demand is expected to pick back up in 2018, as major installers shift from leasing systems to selling them and utilities press for changes to incentives.

By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017

California passes legislation to spur affordable housing development

The package of bills would define how jurisdictions could approve or deny such projects as lawmakers contend with a critical housing shortage.

By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017

What Works Cities' Simone Brody on innovation, data and 'celebrating the best'

Smart Cities Dive caught up with Brody to learn about What Works Cities' newest certification process and how higher levels of government can learn from city development. 

By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017

In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7

Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.

By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017

Smart buildings market prepares to take off

Factors including the cost of smart building systems and the process of keeping them secure could challenge growth in the sector.

By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017

Rising global temperatures require new building strategies

A new paper calls on engineers to continue to press for resilient building design that considers both current and future climate conditions. 

By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017

3 reasons the commercial buildings market is ready for AI

AI offers the next frontier in the sophistication of intelligent building solutions by adding embedded learning to analytics and machines for continuous system improvement. 

By Casey Talon • May 31, 2017

When design is deadly: How projects are built with bird safety in mind

Architects and bird safety advocates are raising awareness around reflective glass, lighting and landscaping that have long been a danger for birds.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017

DC to see 15.5M square feet of new development in 2017

So far, more than 175 million square feet of newly completed, underway and planned projects are located within a half mile of a Metro station.

By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017

Trump budget cuts funding for seismic early warning system

The latest federal budget proposal would cut $10 million annually for an early earthquake warning system on the West Coast.

By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017

DOE lab embarks on 2 projects to help California hit 'zero net energy' residential goal

The state wants all new residential buildings to be energy-neutral by 2020.

By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017

For some developers, smart suburbs are the new smart cities

"The divide between cities and suburbs is getting blurred all the time," Georgia Institute of Technology coordinator Ellen Dunham-Jones told Smart Cities Dive.

By Jackie Snow • May 25, 2017