Texas

Plans have been revealed for an unusual new project in Houston, Texas. Described as the worlds largest freestanding sundial by architect and artist Riccardo Mariano, it will be covered in solar panels, generating significant amounts of electricity.

Barbecue is serious business, and some of the most serious about it hail from Texas. Chemist Jeremiah Gassensmith insists that while it's as much an art as a science, knowing more about the "circus of chemicals" can help anyone master a brisket.

The HKS-designed Wilson Tower will rise to a height of 1,035 ft, making it the tallest skyscraper in Texas. It will be defined by an interesting exterior design with a brise soleil that's meant to protect it from the area's harsh sun and wind.

KPF has revealed plans for the tallest skyscraper in Texas. Reaching a supertall height of 1,022 ft, the building will host offices, housing and hotel space, and will feature an eye-catching stacked design inspired by the local landscape.

The Pitch is a mixed-use entertainment complex that was constructed using 23 shipping containers, which have been heavily modified to create vibrant retail space, restaurants, office space and outdoor meeting areas.

Hydrogen City will eventually harness 60 gigawatts of solar and wind energy, and use it to produce over 2.5 billion kilograms of green hydrogen a year, keeping it underground in storage caverns at the Piedras Pintas salt dome before transport.

Leading 3D printing firm Icon has joined forces with prestigious architecture studio Lake|Flato to create what they hope will become a new genre of homes that combine the benefits of 3D printing technology with the design chops of high-profile firms.

​Research suggests that Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall along the border with Mexico could do long-lasting damage to Texas wildlife. Scientists say additions could threaten endangered plants and animals as well as threaten ecotourism in Texas.

A future where drones drop off your online orders is another step closer this week after a new record was set for the world's longest drone delivery. On May 5, a fixed-wing HQ-40 UAV carried a package more than 97 miles, under the watchful eye of the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS).

The demand for housing in cities has led to the emergence of "micro apartment" blocks, which typically offer cleverly designed compact homes at a lower cost that standard-sized apartments. It's claimed that one such development in Houston, Texas, will be the largest of its kind.

Hand Crafted. In Austin it's a high art. Only in its second year, the Handbuilt Show is an invitational showcase for hand crafted motorcycles that has rapidly set the standard and totally raised the bar. What happens when you put the best motorcycle crafters in the world together in one room?

The office of Texas Governor Rick Perry has revealed that SpaceX has selected Brownsville, Texas as the site of a new launch facility for sending commercial satellites into orbit.