Greenery covered skyscrapers have become commonplace in recent years, but what if they could also be used to grow food? Such is the thinking behind the "Farmscraper" by Carlo Ratti Associati, which the firm says could feed up to 40,000 people a year. Source of Article
Ghanian/British architect Sir David Adjaye has produced some large projects but his firm's latest work is on another scale entirely. It will involve transforming Ghana's healthcare facilities by creating 101 new hospitals in the country. Source of Article
A new monoclonal antibody treatment has been found to protect chronically ill adults from developing COVID-19. The Phase 3 trial results suggest the novel antibody cocktail, delivered by intramuscular injection, could offer up to 12 months protection. Source of Article
Netherlands-based firm Mecanoo has been declared the winner of this year's European Prize for Architecture. Now in its 11th year, the award celebrates the achievements of the finest European architects. Source of Article
Developer CapitaLand has revealed a new collaboration with architects BIG to design a cluster of towers in Singapore. The four buildings will include a luxury hotel and plush residences, with an amenities-packed skybridge connecting the tallest two. Source of Article
After years of court battles the EPA has announced it will ban agricultural uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide suspected of causing health problems in children. The ban comes into effect in six months, with a further review of non-food uses to follow. Source of Article
At a glance, you might think that the wedge-shaped Gawthorne's Hut was a simple farm building – and that's by design. Its utilitarian form references a hay shed destroyed in a storm in 2017. It also runs off-the-grid thanks to solar power. Source of Article
It's fair to say that MAD Architects draws a lot of inspiration from clouds and this is again the case with its planned Hainan Science and Technology Museum, which will feature a cloud-like form wrapped in an unusual plastic facade. Source of Article
The concept of a home ground advantage, where teams play in familiar surrounds in front of their own adoring fans, is broadly accepted as having a major bearing on match-day performance, but exactly how much benefit does it bring? Source of Article
Described by Foster + Partners as "inspired by science," the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences in Jerusalem is defined by a laser-cut exterior that helps shade the interior while paying homage to a pioneer of modern neuroscience. Source of Article
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