by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Oct 10, 2023 | English
A surprising ecological refuge lies in the heart of the industrial Marka district in Jordan’s capital, Amman. Located between a refugee camp and an airport, a mini forest of heat-resistant trees is helping manage soaring temperatures. Species like the Palestine...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Oct 5, 2023 | English
The smart city movement has been steadily gaining traction over the past few years, with major cities like Toronto and Singapore making digitalization a major part of city life. This trend has now extended to Africa and the Middle East, showing significant...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Sep 29, 2023 | English
Nestled in the southern outskirts of Stockholm, Sickla boasts a sprawling parking lot, equivalent to five soccer fields. But if Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg AB, has her way, this vast space is on borrowed time. She envisions a transformation from an unsightly...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Sep 22, 2023 | English
New York City’s iconic Broadway strip is undergoing a renovation. Recently, Mayor Eric Adams revealed the city’s ambitious “Broadway Vision” project, a plan to infuse this age-old corridor with modern features like bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly plazas,...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Sep 15, 2023 | English
As the world faces rising temperatures and extreme weather events, cities are reevaluating their urban planning strategies to build resilience and adaptability. In Paris, a paradigm shift is underway, one that places climate-conscious tree planting and green spaces at...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Sep 8, 2023 | English
As we teeter on the precipice of a rapidly escalating climate crisis, it is becoming clear that the construction sector, a traditionally resource-heavy industry, must reconsider its operational paradigms and strategically embrace eco-friendly methods and materials....
