When land is scarce and expensive, vertical extension of existing buildings is an attractive option. It makes economic sense and protects the environment – but there are often structural and legal hurdles to overcome. By Christian Hunziker
From living lab to future standard – innovative energy concepts show how neighbourhoods can become climate friendly, including solutions for existing building stock. By Christine Mattauch
With a relatively small population of just under 900,000, Amsterdam is hardly a typical global city. But it can challenge for international leadership when it comes to a green economy. By Judi Seebus
Although the full impact of Brexit may not yet have completely played out in UK real estate markets, prime London offices look to remain a safe bet. By Isobel Lee
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Mixed use is today’s magic formula for redeveloping empty department stores and poorly performing shopping centres. But every location has specific needs, and simplistic solutions will fail. By Petra Nickisch-Kohnke
