Perspectives Our experts offer their perspectives on the issues, trends and technologies that are shaping our world. 279 Articles 490 Publications Search articles and publications Explore our themes Cities How can we plan and design cities for the future? Energy How is the energy sector responding to a changing world? Transport What makes a sound long-term investment, not a missed connection? Water How can we meet the water needs of rapidly growing urban populations? Featured content Article Cities Alive: Designing for urban childhoods Find out how a child-friendly approach to urban planning is vital for the creation of cities that work better for everyone. We explain how we can create healthier and more inclusive, resilient and competitive cities for all of us to live, work and grow up in. Article Tomorrow's terminal: design for the digital passenger While airports already use digital technology to power various aspects of their operation, most have yet to create a complete digital passenger experience – and reap the benefits. Article Torrid urbanism: city-making in the tropics 40% of the world’s population live in a tropical climate and this is expected to increase to over 50% by 2050. What can we learn from today’s tropical cities to ensure that urban areas are liveable, vibrant and bio-diverse in the future? Article The offshore opportunity: Five factors that make wind power investment work The need for sustainable, reliable and affordable energy has never been greater. Offshore wind power is an exciting prospect, but what are the factors that make an investment a success? Publications Explore our publications Blast Effects on Buildings Annual Report 2014 The Design Yearbook 2010 Thessaloniki Resilience Strategy
