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Patrick Sisson

    Latest articles by Patrick Sisson

    Technology
    Startup Nascent Objects Wants to Make Gadgets More GreenStartup Nascent Objects Wants to Make Gadgets More Green
    Technology

    The company wants to make interchangeable parts the centerpiece of a sustainable electronics revolution.

    By Patrick Sisson
    Technology
    Can Coliving Help Solve the Urban Housing Crunch?Can Coliving Help Solve the Urban Housing Crunch?
    Technology

    It has been compared to dorms, fraternities and the Real World house, but many investors also believe coliving is part of the future of urban living.

    By Patrick Sisson
    Technology
    Selling the Future: Virtual Reality’s Potential Role in Real EstateSelling the Future: Virtual Reality’s Potential Role in Real Estate
    Technology

    With the technology projected to gain more mainstream acceptance this year, many realtors and tech firms see VR headsets becoming a key sales tool.

    By Patrick Sisson
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    How Driverless Cars Can Reshape Our CitiesHow Driverless Cars Can Reshape Our Cities
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    A world where driverless cars are prevalent, and shared vehicle ownership is the norm, offers a chance to rethink the design of our urban environment.

    By Patrick Sisson
    Technology
    Introducing the Stadium of the Future, Where Technology Is KingIntroducing the Stadium of the Future, Where Technology Is King
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    At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which opens in March, two night-club-type areas will cantilever out over center court.

    By Patrick Sisson
    Technology
    Modular Phones, E-Waste and the Shift Toward Sustainable ElectronicsModular Phones, E-Waste and the Shift Toward Sustainable Electronics
    Technology

    Makers of modular smartphones hope to pioneer a new generation of replaceable, fixable and longer-lasting gadgets.

    By Patrick Sisson
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    The 10 Tallest Buildings Under Construction or In DevelopmentThe 10 Tallest Buildings Under Construction or In Development
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    None of them in North America.

    By Patrick Sisson
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    #ThisPlaceMatters, a Celebration of Personal Landmarks Across America#ThisPlaceMatters, a Celebration of Personal Landmarks Across America
    Technology

    Tag photos of your favorite places, preserved or not, on Instagram and Twitter.

    By Patrick Sisson