Straddling the Paraná River between Brazil and Paraguay, Itaipu Dam is one of the most impressive feats of civil engineering ever built. Completed in 1984, it was recognised by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – and for good reason. For decades, Itaipu held the title of the world’s largest hydroelectric power plant by energy output. Even today, it remains a benchmark for scale, coordination and long-term infrastructure th

Momentum is continuing to build for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian and Queensland Governments announcing the principal architect team for the new Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park.  Australian-founded, internationally renowned firms COX Architecture and Hassell have been appointed to lead the design, partnering with Japanese stadium specialists Azusa Sekkei .  A proven stadium pedigree  The appointment follows a three-month competitive p

From tidal power and geothermal heat, to floating solar farms and record-breaking wind turbines, renewable energy projects around the world are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in infrastructure delivery. We’ve rounded up ten of the most interesting, ambitious and downright cool renewable energy projects from across the globe. These projects offer a fascinating look at how renewables are being designed, built and scaled at a global level. 1. Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon,