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  1. ArticleWall Reef: A 3D Printed Façade Element Boosting Urban Biodiversity and Climate ResilienceIn December 2024, the Wall Reef—a 3D printed coral reef-inspired façade installation—was unveiled at the Tweespan and Vierspan residential complex in Rhoon, the Netherlands.…
  2. ArticlePermeable Ceramic Paving Offers New Approach To Urban Flood MitigationUrban flooding is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge as climate change intensifies rainfall patterns across Europe. In response, researchers and designers in Spain’s Valencia…
  3. ArticleUrban Shade Inequality: Why Tree Placement Matters For Climate-Responsive DesignA recent international study led by MIT highlights a growing challenge for cities worldwide: unequal access to urban shade. While trees are widely recognised…
  4. ArticleInnovative Bird Nesting Tray Promotes Urban BiodiversityUrban environments increasingly encroach on natural habitats, leaving species like house sparrows and swifts struggling to find suitable nesting spaces. To combat this, Wienerberger…
  5. ArticleToday’s materials for tomorrow’s urban & landscapes!Pavement tiles from recycled household waste, extruded aluminium façade panels, deck material made from natural cork… During MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019 (12-14 March in Rotterdam…
  6. ArticleThe Future of Urban & Landscapes: an interview with Cees Donkers"Urban Lab" is the theme that Urban & Landscapes ambassador Cees Donkers considers important for our annual trade fair MaterialDistrict Rotterdam. Donkers was the…
  7. ArticleEggNest: A Modular Urban Habitat for Butterflies, Made from EggshellsAs global butterfly populations decline, a design initiative called EggNest offers a creative, nature-inclusive solution for urban environments. Developed by Chaewon Lee, Zay Kim,…
  8. ArticleMega Mat: Transforming Plastic Waste into a Sustainable Urban ExperienceAt Bangkok Design Week 2025, MVRDV unveiled the "Mega Mat," a striking public installation designed to highlight the potential of recycled plastic while raising…
  9. ArticleCool Roofs As A Material Strategy To Reduce Urban HeatNew research from KU Leuven shows how material choices can help cities cope with extreme heat. The study highlights “cool roofs” as an effective…
  10. ArticleModular Circular Noise Barrier Brings New Opportunities For Urban DesignA new infrastructure project in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, shows how material innovation can reshape urban environments. Dutch construction company Heijmans has introduced the DuBLOK…
  11. ArticleZurich Pioneers Next-Generation Urban CO₂ MonitoringUnderstanding a city’s carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important for architects, interior and landscape designers, as well as product and packaging designers who work…
  12. ArticleLow-carbon Housing Materials for Sustainable Urban LivingIn Paris’ 19th arrondissement, architectural firm MAO Architectes has created a forward-thinking residential building that blends low-carbon housing materials with traditional craftsmanship. This 15-unit…
  13. ArticleCryoflorE: A Living Energy Model for Sustainable Urban DesignAs part of the second Solar Biennale at the Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) in Lausanne, London-based biodesign practice ecoLogicStudio has…
  14. ArticleBio-digital urban curtain captures CO2 from the airLondon-based architectural and urban design design firm ecoLogicStudio, in collaboration with European climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, designed Photo.Synth.Etica, a bio-digital urban curtain containing algae…
  15. ArticleClayplanter V1: Modular Clay-Based Vertical Planter for Sustainable Urban GreeningThe Clayplanter V1, developed by EcoTech Lab, is a modular vertical planting system that reimagines terracotta clay for sustainable urban agriculture. This innovative project…
  16. ArticleA flat-packed urban villageSPACE10, IKEA’s global research and design lab, and Danish firm EFFEKT Architects developed the Urban Village Project, a vision for more liveable, affordable and…
  17. ArticleColour-Changing Aluminium Façade Defines Urban Revivo’s Beijing FlagshipMVRDV has completed the new flagship store for fashion retailer Urban Revivo in Beijing's Sanlitun district. The 4,120 m² retail project combines contemporary materials…
  18. ArticleVertical Extensions Offer Sustainable Urban Housing SolutionA recent study by ETH Zurich highlights how vertical extensions—adding extra storeys to existing buildings—are emerging as a key tool for sustainable urban redevelopment…
  19. ArticleRecycled PVC Cords Used in Circular Pavilion for Urban SpaceThe PLUP Pavilion, designed by Nomada Estudio Urbano, demonstrates the reuse of industrial waste materials in urban design. Located in the Chihuahua Desert, the…
  20. ArticleRepublica: A Circular Urban Village For Sustainable Collective LivingRepublica is a mixed-use development by Marc Koehler Architects in Buiksloterham, Amsterdam North. The project is located in a former industrial area that is…
  21. ArticleSAWA: A Timber Landmark Showcasing Circular Urban LivingSAWA, the 50-metre timber residential building on Rotterdam’s Lloydpier, has won the 2025 National Timber Construction Award, just hours after the Dutch queen Máxima…
  22. ArticleSustainable Urban Renewal in Saint-Denis: A Showcase of Prefabricated, Low-Carbon HousingParis-based architecture agency DREAM has completed an ambitious social housing development in Saint-Denis, France, exemplifying the potential of architectural design to foster both social…
  23. ArticleA Clever Solar Solution for Tiny Urban SpacesA collaboration between Brooklyn SolarWorks and SITU Studio, the Solar Canopy is a new concept in solar energy design that specifically maximizes rooftop solar…
  24. ArticleEsel Introduces Urban E-Bike With Wood-Composite FrameAustrian bicycle manufacturer esel has presented its latest model, the eUrban, alongside a rebranding of the company. Formerly operating under the name My Esel,…