A platform to expedite clean energy projects Station A, founded by MIT alumni, makes the process of buying clean energy simple for property owners. January 24, 2025 Read full story →
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning A wide range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school. August 13, 2024 Read full story →
The City Science Network empowers local communities to collaborate globally Led by the Media Lab’s City Science research group, the CSN is a collaboration of institutions and researchers sharing a common goal of enabling more livable, equitable, and resilient communities. November 3, 2023 Read full story →
At the Venice Biennale, an architecture exhibition to meet the moment The global event, curated by MIT’s Hashim Sarkis, queries how people can best live together at a time of uncertainty, crisis, and change. July 8, 2021 Read full story →
Robotic interiors Smart furniture transforms spaces in tiny apartments into bedrooms, work spaces, or closets. January 31, 2018 Read full story →
Small European nation becomes a “living lab” for urban innovation researchers Andorra funds MIT Media Lab technologies that, in turn, help improve the nation’s cities. October 13, 2017 Read full story →
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visits MIT Swedish delegation tours Institute, participates in dialogue on innovation. May 8, 2017 Read full story →
Smart city fixtures Startup brings solar-powered, phone-charging park benches and digital signs to cities worldwide. January 27, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Professional Education launches its first program in Taiwan Course led by two from the Media Lab focused on improving the livability of cities while dramatically reducing resource consumption. February 16, 2016 Read full story →
New interactive platform for the design of bus rapid transit systems October 7, 2015 Read full story →
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying of Hong Kong visits MIT University-driven innovation a key focus of Institute meeting. May 6, 2015 Read full story →
Inventing the city of the future Introducing the City Science Initiative at the MIT Media Lab September 30, 2013 Read full story →
MIT Japan 3/11 Initiative raising funds, awareness Memorial community center, long-term research are goals of the project July 20, 2011 Read full story →