This is how Amsterdam helps drivers adapt to new 30 km/h limits
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
The visionary architecture concept and the eight prototypes of positive energy towers eco-conceived to fight global warming
Paris is already full of parks and gardens but lack of space limits the potential for creating more on the ground. Promoting energy efficiency in existing buildings and new construction has become a necessity to curb climate change. Following the Climate Energy Plan of Paris - aiming to reduce 75% of the greenhouse gas emissions within 2050 - this “Paris Smart city 2050” is a research and development project.
The famous French architect Vincent Callebaut works on the integration of plus-energy skyscrapers producing by solidarity most energy than they consume for the historical surrounding areas. The project includes the construction of 8 prototypes of positive energy towers eco-conceived to fight global warming. The towers will be built in different districts around the city each one of which will have a particular use. All of them use green construction strategies like passive heating and cooling, rainwater recycling, and living green walls.
Source: Vincent Callebaut Architectures
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
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Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The Danube Delta municipality is to surround itself with even more nature
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
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The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
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