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According to the World Health Organisation, 9 out of 10 people living in urban spaces are exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution. An Italian cement company has come up with an ingenious, yet elegant solution: cladding that ‘eats’ smog.

Technology companies are turning towards social housing and exploring how their products can benefit a large sector that has a keen eye on affordability and efficiency.

Take a look inside the world's most sustainable office and see how sensors, solar energy and IoT technology were employed to create the highest ever BREEAM-rated building.

How can a technology company sell its Internet of Things innovations to companies on a global scale? Simple – they should operate from a workspace showcasing exactly what IoT systems have to offer.

From acquisitions to launching accelerators, global architecture and urban design company IBI Group has had a busy first half of the year.

What’s hot in your world, apart from the UK heatwave? PlaceTech wants to hear your views as we shape the next edition of our quarterly Trends report.

That’s according to a survey of 3,500 people, examining the impact of AI by market research company Streetbees.

More than 60 small robots man the floor of Alibaba’s 32,000 sq ft e-commerce warehouse, and can carry over 500kg each despite their size.

The 7 day programme featured over 300 separate events hosted at venues across the capital, running the gamut from government round tables to talks on the impact of AI.