The 2050 Project
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By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population is expected to live in cities. This massive shift means that we have to rethink how we provide housing, care for the elderly, and conserve and produce energy. The 2050 Project is an exploration of creative solutions to the challenges of urban living. We tell the stories of innovation by highlighting unique buildings in eight international cities.
THE OLD IS NEW AGAINA robot-filled, architectural marvel in North Carolina is the library of the futureQuartz • March 27, 2019
REBIRTHWhat a beautiful tiny house in rural Japan can teach us about the health of citiesQuartz • March 20, 2019
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHTA behind the scenes look at how AR can transform the world of journalismQuartz • March 20, 2019
GREEN REVOLUTIONPittsburgh’s ‘living building’ focuses on eco-friendly constructionQuartz • March 20, 2019
A PLACE FOR THE AFTERLIFEIn land-scarce Taipei, the True Dragon Tower is a vertical home for the deadQuartz • March 13, 2019
BRINGING BACK THE MUSICFor years, no one visited downtown LA until an architectural jewel helped bring it back to lifeQuartz • March 6, 2019
SHIP SHAPEWhat if the future of housing means accepting that a home isn’t permanent?Quartz • February 27, 2019
REPRESENTBolivia’s most Instagrammable houses showcase indigenous peoples’ reclaimed powerQuartz • February 27, 2019
HOT STUFFYou can now ski on top of a $670 million power plant in CopenhagenQuartz • February 27, 2019