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COP29 Highlights: Key Takeaways for Cities and the Built Environment

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Below are the key takeaways from COP29 for the built environment and urban spaces. From commitments to climate finance and carbon markets to renewable energy and resilience-building, the summit's decisions provide a roadmap for transforming cities into hubs of climate innovation and adaptation. Read more »

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Designing Shared Rural Environments: Defining Public Spaces beyond Urban Metrics

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Image © Timothy Hursley Rural environments are often difficult to define in administrative and professional contexts and carry notable biases and complexities. Newbern Town Hall.

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Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

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Courtesy of Holcim By now, most people in the construction industry know that addressing the carbon emissions that come from the built environment is key to solving the climate challenge. Yet, knowing where to start can be a challenge for many professionals.

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Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

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Recognizing these issues, various architects have taken on the challenge of transforming these spaces into functional and pleasant environments , experimenting with innovative proposals to address these needs. However, these spaces often come with discomforts, including lack of accessibility, absence of privacy, and poor cleanliness.

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Integrating Well-Being into Outdoor Environments

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Integrating well-being practices into outdoor environments offers an attractive solution, combining the therapeutic benefits of natural settings with cutting-edge wellness technology, providing a holistic refuge that nurtures the body and soul, and inviting individuals to relax and reconnect with the world around them.

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Farmhouse in Mahiravani / Environ Planners

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© Deeshika Jain, Atul Kanetkar, PHX India, Pritesh Patil architects: Environ Planners Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Deeshika Jain, Atul Kanetkar, PHX India, Pritesh Patil Area: 550.0 m2 Read more »

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Infrastructure and Landscape: 12 Projects Redefining Natural Environments in Spain

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Tourism has played a key role in this process, focusing on creating spaces that maximize the enjoyment of the natural environment and integrating local landscapes into urbanized areas. Read more »