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Leveraging Social Media to Showcase Your Building’s Sustainability

In today’s digital world you need essential online tools for sharing your building’s sustainability journey. With strategic content planning, you can showcase your commitment to the environment, involve your tenants, and inspire others to join the movement.

Tom Brady, Will Smith yacht into Sindalah luxury resort in Saudi Arabia

Sindalah is the first of the Saudi Arabia luxury locations to open its doors

Celebrating Islamic Architectural Heritage in Azerbaijan, while destroying Armenian churches

The symposium titled “Islamic Architectural Heritage of Shusha City,” organized by the Shusha City State Reserve Department and supported by ICESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), has concluded in Shusha.

The ghost town Kayakoy in Turkey rooted in Christian history and tragedy

Today, Kayaköy stands as an open-air museum and a memorial to the forced migrations that have shaped this region’s history. The ghostly silence of the town’s empty streets and hollowed-out homes evokes a deep sense of loss. Tourists can wander among the stone houses and visit the two large churches, which have been partially restored, but the eerie quiet remains. If you love ghost towns - this one is worth a visit. 

Life at Neom, a 15-minute city in Saudi Arabia: looks like a penal colony says X user

American influencer moves to Neom with her family, showing us what life is like the new Red Sea city called The Line. X users say it looks like a prison.

Saudi Arabia’s 15 venues for FIFA World Cup 2034

An overview of the 15 stadiums that will be used in the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034.

Nick Millican and Greycoat: Addressing Real Estate’s Global Carbon Impact

Modern society owes much of its progress and functionality to the way we have approached building and construction. From ancient times when the first settlements began to take shape, to today’s skyscraper-laden skylines, buildings have not only mirrored our progress but have been fundamental catalysts in shaping human civilization.

Foster + Partners plan to rebuild Turkey earthquake devastation

Antakya was destroyed in an earthquake. Foster + Partners offers a sustainable future for the ancient Turkish city built originally by the Greeks.

Cairo gets a new $200 million neighborhood that looks like the American dream

New Cairo is seeing the American dream being built as new luxury housing.

Sustainable Living With Modern Lighting Solutions 

Sustainability has become a cornerstone of responsible living, extending its influence into interior design. As homeowners and businesses reduce their ecological footprint, the focus has shifted toward integrating sustainability in every design aspect. 

Egypt’s planned Al Alamein New City hopes to be the new Cannes of the Mediterranean

Construction is ongoing at New Alamein for three universities, fifteen skyscrapers and high rise towers, and 10,000 hotel rooms. Work has begun on Phase II of the New Alamein megaproject, which includes ten additional coastal towers. 

My meeting with Hassan Fathy in Cairo

H. Masud Taj meets Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy.

Unlocking Energy Efficiency: 10 Strategies for Sustainable Buildings

This article describes 10 innovative tools for energy efficiency and there is a pledge that this could lead to the future of a more sustainable environment. Remember, as what Resustain said - the cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use. 

Ghadames was Libya’s peaceful mud hub for caravan trade

Ghadamès is one of the oldest and most celebrated Saharan cities, called the 'Pearl of the Desert', (Jawhart Al-Sahra) by Arab sources. It has played a key role in the cultural and economic life of the region as an important and peaceful hub for caravan trade as part of the trans-Saharan network.

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