High Lines and park life: why more green isn’t always greener for cities
Transforming old industrial areas into urban woodland may look nice but can be conterproductive in the long run
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The Life of the Automobile by Steven Parissien and Auto Biography by Mark Wallington – reviews
Is car worship declining? Joe Moran gets behind the wheel for two enjoyable histories of the automobile
Real books should be preserved like papyrus scrolls
In a future electronic world, there will be a ghastly contingency about the written word. Books have a new place as sacred objects, and libraries as museums
Beyond plastic: creating sustainable materials from recycled waste
New, innovative materials can be produced from everyday waste – could they offer a sustainable alternative to plastic or wood?
Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red
China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor
Top of the range – Wauquiez Centurion 57
Naval architect and regatta racer Olivier Racoupeau has endowed the 17.4 m Centurion 57, which he has designed for Wauquiez (French manufacturer of Pilot Saloon and Centurion, high performance cruiser yachts), with superyacht attributes. Luxury and comfort dominate the interior. Waxed teak, leather, glass and stainless steel give the 9/10-type rigged sloop its own … Read more