Temperature rise all over the world is becoming increasingly urgent and the french architecture firm Arep was looking to address this problem. In large cities with hot climates, temperature records are broken every summer as they continue to rise year after year. And which are the resources an average citizen has to fight against unbearable heat? Our beloved AC system. So, this would be an accurate approximation of the current cycle urban societies are following: To break with this wheel, a new approach towards cooling in cities needs

Modern urban planning is often faced with the dilemma between facilitating car traffic or nurturing pedestrian-friendly environments. Today’s cities confront a crucial decision: either succumb to the erosion of cities caused by automobiles or embrace the reduction of cars to enhance urban life. Both concepts have significant implications for how cities develop and function. Erosion of cities by automobiles refers to the gradual and relentless process by which cars take over urban spaces. This process typically begins with minor changes such as widening streets or converting avenues to

If I say the words “bee-home” most of you will automatically think of a hive but did you know that the majority species are solitary? Solitary bees don’t live in colonies, don’t have a queen and don’t produce honey, which makes them particularly under threat because most bee-friendly initiatives focus on honey bees. Green&Blue Studio have recently presented their latest innovation — an architectural brick with multiple holes that are intended to serve as homes for solitary bees. The brick is the same size as regular ones but