The building sector faces with a critical challenge of balancing the social responsibility of creating livable conditions with the obligation to reduce resources consumption, especially energy and greenhouse gas emissions. In the framework of environmental goals set by the European Union to relieve the effects of
The built environment, specifically the residential sector, is responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions due to poor building conditions. As a response to the demand for sustainability, it is crucial to design and execute new long-term strategies that address the environmental and economic challenges.
The Mirasol Organic Community Garden is supported by the Neighborhood Council of Mirasol and other neighborhood associations. It aims to foster community and incorporate sustainability criteria in a low-density residential area. It proposes a strategy to create a central multi-use space: an educational space
The building sector is in a transformation process caused not only by the economic crisis, but also the everchanging population. This caused an avalanche of issues including a rise in housing demand leading to inflated housing prices and skewed housing value. In this economic situation,
As the city of Amorebieta-Extano (Basque Country) prepares a new urban master plan, this project proposes social metabolism sustainability analysis of the city to be incorporated into the new urban model with direct citizen engagement. The town of Amorebieta-Etxano is located in a valley with a
FesCamp is an annual festival that combines action and reflection to turn the citizens’ gaze towards their surroundings. It is based on a community work process through artistic and collaborative practices which promote a critical reflection of Sant Cugat del Vallés from a sustainability lens.
Buildings represent 40% of the overall energy consumption in the European Union. Hence, Article 4 of Directive 27/2012/EU requires member states to design a long-term strategy beyond 2020, aimed at mobilizing investments in the renovation of residential and commercial buildings to improve the built environment
The building sector is in a transformation process caused not only by the economic crisis, but also the everchanging population. This caused an avalanche of issues including a rise in housing demand leading to inflated housing prices and skewed housing value. The sector has started
El FesCamp és un festival anual que conjuga acció i reflexió per activar la mirada dels ciutadans vers el seu territori. És basa en un procés de treball comunitari que a través de les pràctiques artístiques col·laboratives promou la reflexió crítica sobre la ciutat difusa
Water is a vital part of life and from the landscapes generated by social and economic management of water, a culture is created which transcends generations. Prior to the industrial revolution, water intervened in the majority of urban and peri-urban activities within the traditional cities.