James Dyson
@dysonsk3.bsky.social
Architecture. Urbanism. Art. Environment. The North (of Europe and Britain). Cycling. Mountains.
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Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1992 and today
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Frans Halsstraat, Amsterdam in 1992 and today
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In Anglo-Saxon architecture, Roman stone meets a timber way of thinking: stone becomes articulated into the Saxon timber-centric world view. I suppose, in this way, it is also a memory as well as a material. Here at All Saints', Earls Barton. 📸 my own.
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
In Anglo-Saxon architecture, Roman stone meets a timber way of thinking: stone becomes articulated into the Saxon timber-centric world view. I suppose, in this way, it is also a memory as well as a material. Here at All Saints', Earls Barton. 📸 my own.
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Cooperative housing in Bern, Switzerland
The striking feature is the bright yellow ‘communal terrace’ that acts as both circulation and an extension of the living space for residents (plan in thread 🧵)
By Studio DIA
The striking feature is the bright yellow ‘communal terrace’ that acts as both circulation and an extension of the living space for residents (plan in thread 🧵)
By Studio DIA
February 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Cooperative housing in Bern, Switzerland
The striking feature is the bright yellow ‘communal terrace’ that acts as both circulation and an extension of the living space for residents (plan in thread 🧵)
By Studio DIA
The striking feature is the bright yellow ‘communal terrace’ that acts as both circulation and an extension of the living space for residents (plan in thread 🧵)
By Studio DIA
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After fifteen months of intensive reconstruction, the historic Amsterdamsestraatweg in Utrecht has emerged as a markedly greener, safer and more inviting urban thoroughfare—a physical testament to the city’s evolving transport priorities and ambitions for liveability, safety, and economic vitality.🧵
February 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
After fifteen months of intensive reconstruction, the historic Amsterdamsestraatweg in Utrecht has emerged as a markedly greener, safer and more inviting urban thoroughfare—a physical testament to the city’s evolving transport priorities and ambitions for liveability, safety, and economic vitality.🧵
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City transportation official opts for white line and signage instead of gate to keep their baby off the stairs.
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
City transportation official opts for white line and signage instead of gate to keep their baby off the stairs.
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Having said that, I do recommend putting this up on your biggest screen for some slow TV this evening. I'm watching right now while dinner is in the oven.
While my platform inspiration originated from other cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam still embodies what fascinates me about healthy cities.
While my platform inspiration originated from other cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam still embodies what fascinates me about healthy cities.
February 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Having said that, I do recommend putting this up on your biggest screen for some slow TV this evening. I'm watching right now while dinner is in the oven.
While my platform inspiration originated from other cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam still embodies what fascinates me about healthy cities.
While my platform inspiration originated from other cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam still embodies what fascinates me about healthy cities.
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Labour, Tories, Reform Ltd all agree
that welfare spending should be cut
(but #TaxTheRich - never!)
saying it's out of control ...
but compare the UK to Europe
and we're near the bottom
of helping those in need
www.facebook.com/tim.longson/...
that welfare spending should be cut
(but #TaxTheRich - never!)
saying it's out of control ...
but compare the UK to Europe
and we're near the bottom
of helping those in need
www.facebook.com/tim.longson/...
Tim Longson
You know how our right wing are always saying we've "welfare spending is spiralling out of control" in the UK? Well the rest of Europe must be extremely baffled by the UK's eternal obsession with it.....
www.facebook.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Labour, Tories, Reform Ltd all agree
that welfare spending should be cut
(but #TaxTheRich - never!)
saying it's out of control ...
but compare the UK to Europe
and we're near the bottom
of helping those in need
www.facebook.com/tim.longson/...
that welfare spending should be cut
(but #TaxTheRich - never!)
saying it's out of control ...
but compare the UK to Europe
and we're near the bottom
of helping those in need
www.facebook.com/tim.longson/...
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At last an AI tool I can get behind
“Upload an architectural render. Get back what it'll actually look like on a random Tuesday in November.”
antirender.com
“Upload an architectural render. Get back what it'll actually look like on a random Tuesday in November.”
antirender.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:07 AM
At last an AI tool I can get behind
“Upload an architectural render. Get back what it'll actually look like on a random Tuesday in November.”
antirender.com
“Upload an architectural render. Get back what it'll actually look like on a random Tuesday in November.”
antirender.com
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Stepped gable
Elysian, MN
Elysian, MN
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Stepped gable
Elysian, MN
Elysian, MN
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Red carpet for bike lane blockers #cyclinglife #urbanbike #blockingthebikelane #whydonttheyrideinthebikelane #justanotherplacetopark
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January 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Red carpet for bike lane blockers #cyclinglife #urbanbike #blockingthebikelane #whydonttheyrideinthebikelane #justanotherplacetopark
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www.facebook.com/share/p/14ah...
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
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Avant / Après Place Félix Eboué dans le 12ème arrondissement de Paris (en partant d'une photo postée par un tiers sur X)
January 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Avant / Après Place Félix Eboué dans le 12ème arrondissement de Paris (en partant d'une photo postée par un tiers sur X)
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today. Urban space is finite. When cities prioritize people over car storage, streets can support local businesses, active transport, and community life.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat, Amsterdam in 1969 and today. Urban space is finite. When cities prioritize people over car storage, streets can support local businesses, active transport, and community life.
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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In case you missed it, Utrecht, Netherlands has begun building the largest Dutch “car-free” neighbourhood.
12K people
6K homes
1.8K social rental homes
1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes
21.5K bike parking spaces
250 shared cars
2 parcel hubs
Parking structures on the edge.
12K people
6K homes
1.8K social rental homes
1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes
21.5K bike parking spaces
250 shared cars
2 parcel hubs
Parking structures on the edge.
Utrecht to start construction on largest car-free neighborhood in the country next week
Construction of a new neighborhood is set to begin in Utrecht next week. The neighborhood, called Merwede, is scheduled to be the largest car-free district in the Netherlands, with 6,000 homes. The ar...
nltimes.nl
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 AM
In case you missed it, Utrecht, Netherlands has begun building the largest Dutch “car-free” neighbourhood.
12K people
6K homes
1.8K social rental homes
1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes
21.5K bike parking spaces
250 shared cars
2 parcel hubs
Parking structures on the edge.
12K people
6K homes
1.8K social rental homes
1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes
21.5K bike parking spaces
250 shared cars
2 parcel hubs
Parking structures on the edge.
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Tiny’s Bar
Marinette, WI
Marinette, WI
January 27, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Tiny’s Bar
Marinette, WI
Marinette, WI
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Stalin notorious for making sure you could walk to the shops
January 25, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Stalin notorious for making sure you could walk to the shops
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Another example of us doing what is right for Londoners:
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
East London residents win sensational victory in fight to save low-traffic schemes
London-wide implications for LTNs as Court of Appeal rules that Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman acted unlawfully in trying to ignore Sadiq Khan’s transport masterplan
www.standard.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Another example of us doing what is right for Londoners:
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
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Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds
Researchers say event described as ‘major tipping point’ for clean energy in era of destabilised politics
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s power generation last year, a report has found, in a “major tipping point” for clean energy.
Turbines spinning in the wind and photovoltaic panels lit up by the sun generated 30% of the EU’s electricity in 2025, according to an annual review. Power plants burning coal, oil and gas generated 29%. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds
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'Winter Meadow (Misty Copse)'
Ink
Ink
January 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM
'Winter Meadow (Misty Copse)'
Ink
Ink