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Nine ways design can forge a circular economy in cities
Circular Development

Nine ways design can forge a circular economy in cities

ByYing-Chih Deng September 5, 2023July 29, 2024

Ecodesign and the circular economy are interconnected concepts that share the common objective of addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable…

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LFM30: a climate-neutral construction sector in Malmö by 2030
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LFM30: a climate-neutral construction sector in Malmö by 2030

ByElisabet Fornander December 6, 2021June 26, 2025

The construction sector accounts for more than 20% of Sweden’s total environmental impact. With the goal of being climate-neutral by…

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Listen to the people: Addressing inequality in Glasgow from the ground up
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Listen to the people: Addressing inequality in Glasgow from the ground up

ByMatteo Bizzotto February 22, 2021June 26, 2025

What if Glasgow had less puddles?  Imagine being a child living in a rainy city and you only have two…

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Africa leads the way in green buildings – a key enabler for renewables on the continent
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Africa leads the way in green buildings – a key enabler for renewables on the continent

ByAdel Strydom February 5, 2020June 26, 2025

Passive design and insulation can reduce a building’s energy demand and the city’s overall demand for energy, making renewables a…

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Focus on Tokyo, Japan

ByDominic Kotas December 6, 2014June 3, 2025

Tokyo is the world’s most populous urban agglomeration. As the capital city of Japan, it is the country’s political, economic…

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