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The Future of Biodiverse Cities: Trends in Ecological Architecture Urban areas cover only 3% of the Earth's surface. But, they use 60-80% of global energy and produce 75% of carbon emissions. This shows a big need to change how we make our cities. We should aim for places that are green and better for the Earth. Architects and planners are now using new ways to build. They focus on adding […]
Do you know that more than 60% of our planet's people live in cities today? It's a number that could go up to 68% by 2050. This shows how important it is to change how we live with other creatures in our urban areas. The growing issue of cities impacting our environment, encroaching on the wild, and recent diseases like COVID-19 are telling us to include other living beings as […]
Did you know urban areas now cover about 3% of the Earth's surface? They also hold over 50% of the global population. But this growth is a big challenge for the nature living in our cities. That's where architectural strategies for enhancing urban biodiversity come in. They provide key solutions for better biodiversity connectivity.With cities getting bigger fast, urban ecosystems are in danger. This rapid growth harms natural habitat and […]
The value of the services nature gives us is over £44 trillion. This is more than half of the world's total GDP. But, the way we build is causing a lot of biodiversity loss. This hurts the very ecosystems that support us. With more than half the planet living in cities, our urban designs greatly affect nature.Our way of making cities now stresses out biodiversity a lot. It's a big […]
Did you know a single urban park can be home to over 2,000 plant and animal species? As cities get bigger and more crowded, saving and making biodiverse green spots is vital. This article looks into why creating these spaces is key, the problems of making them in packed places, and ways to boost urban nature.Key Takeaways The design of biodiverse green spaces is crucial for enhancing urban biodiversity, mitigating […]
Did you know, over 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings? This highlights the urgent need to change how we build. 'Living buildings' seamlessly blend biophilic architecture, sustainable design, and green infrastructure. They create a balance between nature and our constructions.Such an approach is more than sustainable building. It aims to boost urban biodiversity and connect people with nature. Following the Living Building Challenge, creators are achieving amazing […]
