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Urban Transformation

Bioregional design: What is it and what will it mean for climate and planet?

Bioregional design aligns architecture, landscapes and infrastructure with naturally occurring regional materials. The practice is now making a comeback.

Ryan McClanaghan and Lisa Chamberlain 23 May 2025

Urban Transformation

How regenerative urban design transforms spaces for people and the planet

Regenerative design can restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience. But it cannot focus on environmental factors alone.

Antonio Gómez-Palacio 17 Mar 2025

Urban Transformation

Deep retrofits: how repurposing old buildings can mitigate climate change

Buildings stand for decades. Deep retrofitting an existing structure can result in 50-75% less carbon than constructing the same building from scratch.

Antonio Gómez-Palacio 07 Feb 2024

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