by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Jul 28, 2023 | English
In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, European architects are finding inspiration in the continent’s rich architectural heritage. The Slovenian exhibit at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, titled “+/- 1 °C: In Search of Well-Tempered Architecture,”...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Jul 20, 2023 | English
Cities and nature have long been considered separate entities when it comes to the environment and the climate crisis. However, according to Adrian McGregor, founder and chief design officer at urban design and landscape architecture firm McGregor Coxall, it is...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Jul 14, 2023 | English
The world is in a global water crisis. Approximately 26 percent of the planet’s population lacks access to safe drinking water and 46 percent lack access to proper sanitation. In addition, a staggering two-thirds of the world’s population—2.7 billion people—experience...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Jul 11, 2023 | English
In a world hungry for sustainable solutions, a remarkable surge in renewable energy capacity provides a glimmer of hope. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reported a 9.6 percent increase in global renewable energy capacity in 2022. As wind and solar...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | May 25, 2023 | English
The microbiome, which consists of invisible organisms like microbes, fungi, viruses, and bacteria, could offer insight into the health of our cities and their residents. Honeybees function as natural swabs in urban environments, picking up microorganisms and particles...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | May 20, 2023 | English
As cities across the globe explore measures to reduce carbon emissions, many have launched bike infrastructure projects that encourage more residents to start cycling. Several global cities, including the following, embraced cycling long ago and can serve as examples...
