Biomimetic Urban Design
Biomimetic Urban Design: Nature-Inspired Solutions for Future Cities
Urban Heat Island Effect: Mitigation Strategies for Cooler Cities
The Urban Heat Island effect intensifies city temperatures, impacting health, energy use, and climate resilience. Mitigation strategies include green infrastructure, reflective materials, and innovative urban design for cooler, sustainable cities.
How Circular Economy Drives Sustainable Urbanism
Circular urbanism fosters sustainable cities by integrating circular economy principles—eliminating waste, circulating materials, and regenerating nature—creating resilient, vibrant environments that enhance well-being and promote economic growth.
Building Smarter Cities with GIS in Urban Planning
This article showcases some of the GIS applications in Urban Planning and Urban Design to achieve smarter cities.
How Globalization Shapes Your Cultural Identity
Cultural identity is a critical component of one’s self concept, impacting behaviours, values, and social relationships.
Top 10 Transit – Oriented Development Case Studies
Explore best Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) case studies like Delhi, Curitiba, and Tokyo, while emphasizing key approaches, drawbacks with innovative solutions for better and sustainable urban development.
Social Radicalism in Architecture: Insights from Christopher Alexander
Social radicalism in architecture seeks to challenge traditional power structures, hierarchies, and conventional aesthetics to create a more inclusive, human-centered built environment.
Integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into Urban Planning Practices
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) involve leveraging natural processes and ecosystems to address societal challenges, such as climate change, urban sprawl, and pollution, particularly in urban environments.