The HUDI is a composite index that evaluates 917 European cities based on 13 indicators connected  to peoples’ health and well-being and divided into four domains: urban design ...

The Nursing and Health Promotion research group examined the urban design of three Bilbao neighbourhoods from the perspective of their inhabitants for the purpose of detecting which elements ...

Buildner, in collaboration with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Government, has officially launched the Dubai Urban Elements Design Challenge, an international architecture ...

In architecture, the biophilic design style is often seen in green roofs, plant walls, and heavy landscaping, even in urban areas. Inside, however, the emphasis is placed on bringing as much nature in ...

Developed by Los Angeles-based design/build firm CarbonShack, the 800-square-foot ADU was constructed for Rachel Mayeri, a professor at Harvey Mudd College. According to Stephen Pallrand, ...

With the rising threat of climate change, renewable energy infrastructure isn't just a convenient political tagline – it's an outright necessity. However, going green from a localized ...

With rapid urbanisation, integrating biophilic and sustainable design into urban planning is critical. Modern architecture emphasizes green spaces, disaster mitigation, and energy efficiency, ...

well-maintained green infrastructure, such as parks, urban forests, and trees (which also improve air quality and reduce urban heat). So, how can planners build these elements into urban design?

Our recent paper published in the Journal of Urban Design and Planning explored the key urban design elements that make a city runnable. Among other things, runnable cities prioritise ...

The paper investigates the role that architectural and urban regeneration - supported by wise use of energy, both in terms of the sustainability of demand from buildings and in of the renewable energy ...