The sponge city design is arguably one of the more practical and proven urban design solutions. Coined by Chinese architect Yu Kongjian, the term “sponge city” refers to a nature-based design method ...

In 2019, when the Thai government announced plans to turn an abandoned tobacco factory in the nation’s smoggy capital into a public park, Bangkok-based landscape architect Chatchanin Sung saw an ...

We look out for the oldest – and youngest – residents of our cities as we explore how design can combat loneliness among the elderly, and how children in Helsinki can learn while enjoying public ...

Are these ‘eco-cities’ the future of sustainable design? Cities are like gigantic babies, according to architect Daniel Sundlin. Which is to say our most essential needs–food, water, energy, and ...

The “sponge city” The sponge city design is arguably one of the more practical and proven urban design solutions. Coined by Chinese architect Yu Kongjian, the term “sponge city” refers to a ...