Edinburgh heritage body in row over proposed 500-bed hostel in UNESCO site

The Architects’ Journal Edinburgh heritage body in row over proposed 500-bed hostel in UNESCO site Architects, resident groups and heritage bodies are in a row with Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) over plans to convert four Category A-listed houses into a 544-bed hostel The post Edinburgh heritage body in row over proposed 500-bed hostel in UNESCO site appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Actis becomes patron of UNESCO World Heritage site

Insulation specialist Actis, whose HQ is in South West France, has become a corporate patron of UNESCO World Heritage site the Canal du Midi - its latest commitment to protecting the environment. The post Actis becomes patron of UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

PA Convention Center Enhances Comfort with Sustainable Upgrades

Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry. […] <p>The post PA Convention Center Enhances Comfort with Sustainable Upgrades first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Siemens Powers Smart Tech at PA Convention Center

Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry. […] <p>The post Siemens Powers Smart Tech at PA Convention Center first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

In pictures: Ole Scheeren reveals designs for another twin tower scheme in China

Scheme located close to Unesco world heritage site

Monocle Films - Kaunas: Lithuania's modernist city 15122021

As Lithuania’s second city, it’s not often Kaunas gets much international attention. This, however, could be about to change. Kaunas has been named one of Europe's Capitals of Culture for 2022; a title it’s taking seriously. Monocle visited the city to take a tour of its modernist marvels.

ARTiculations - Why UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Trouble 20042021

Is UNESCO World Heritage Designation a good thing? Or could it potentially do more harm to the very sites it intends to protect? Betty just wanted to do some research on how to better conserve local heritage architecture in Toronto and ended up going down a rabbit hole where she learned a bunch of stuff about how UNESCO works. She currently concludes that it is in crisis