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Hyperloop One sees 11 possible US routes

Hyperloop One sees 11 possible US routes

Propelled by such disruptors as Elon Musk and Peter Diamandis, and backed by firms like AECOM, ARUP, Parsons, and BIG, the dream of swift ground transport across vast distances may be within reach. Here's the latest on Hyperloop One's global challenge.

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

BIG boost. Determined to lead in global engineering, tiny Dubai said this month that it will build the world's first functioning hyperloop transport system, aiming for speeds of 700 mph. The high-powered team now includes Danish disruptor Bjarke Ingels.

Aaand... Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.

Aaand... Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.

Lights! Camera! Take action! This week, as 20,000 sustainable AEC professionals from all over the world flock to L.A., the birthplace of smog is proudly showing off its award-winning green bona fides. Here's what Greenbuild 2016 attendees should know.

Challenges fuel global Hyperloop competitions

Challenges fuel global Hyperloop competitions

Just months after celebrating a successful field test in the Nevada desert, the newly splintered leadership of high-powered startup Hyperloop One is in turmoil. Nevertheless, its own global contest to see who has the biggest needs and best ideas is speeding ahead.

Flux awards Aim to Spur Urban Ideas

Flux awards Aim to Spur Urban Ideas

Flux Factory invited students from around the world to submit ideas for how to sustainably house the inhabitants of our rapidly urbanizing world. This month, the Google spin-off named the winners of its first Emerging Architects Design Competition. 

Anchin Forum Inspires More Than Gotham

Anchin Forum Inspires More Than Gotham

While the nation watches slack-jawed as a New York real estate magnate continues to lead U.S. presidential polls, hundreds of his former colleagues and rivals gathered in Lower Manhattan for a reality check. And BuiltWorlds was there.

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Robots slated to build new Google HQ canopy

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Robots slated to build new Google HQ canopy

According to the most recent plans submitted to Mountain View City Council, Google plans to 
build its new headquarters with robots. The documents entail how Heatherwick Studios and BIG are going to use crane-robot hybrids known as "crabots", because they chose the most obvious portmanteau, to construct the structure's translucent inner canopy.

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