Tokyo’s housing policy – the adaptability of a megacity

Tokyo’s housing policy

Tokyo’s housing policy: the adaptability of a megacity Tokyo is generally regarded as the world’s largest city. Over 37 million people live in the metropolitan area, and the city continues to grow. It is remarkable that housing prices in Tokyo remain fairly stable nonetheless. This stands in stark contrast to the sharp price rises in Europe’s major cities. The key to Tokyo’s success in […]

New dimensions in wood

New dimensions in wood Pioneering high-rise construction Wood as a load-bearing structure in high-rise buildings looks almost futuristic and yet is part of everyday life. The Mjøstårnet in Norway and the cantonal administration building in Emmen are exemplary of this development. The two projects show how wood can make architecture lighter, greener and more elegant. Wood is a building material with a long tradition, which today [...]

Hotel industry on new paths

The hotel industry is discovering its transformative power: visionary concepts are turning former monuments of the transport and financial world into luxurious hotel addresses with charisma.