Plant-covered walls can combat urban heat and help biodiversity
Plant-covered facades help cool urban areas and provide habitats for plants, birds, insects and other organisms. An ...
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Green walls cool cities and create urban habitats
Beyond cooling, green walls also enhance urban biodiversity. The researchers found that plant-covered facades hosted over 100 ...
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Paris is one of many cities around the world grappling with how to adapt and design urban areas as climate change drives more ...
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Architects bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan
More architects are using biophilic design — the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to nature.
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The Great Nicobar Project: A costly miscalculation?
The proposed container port at Great Nicobar lacks commercial viability, and its strategic benefits remain unclear. So why is ...
After the cold weather in Laos, heatwaves expected to threaten agriculture and public health
Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the past years of ...
Economic Survey offers the Singapore solution for India's cities
Economic Survey 2024-25 underscores the role of vertical gardens in urban sustainability efforts. These green facades can reduce pollution and combat heat, drawing inspiration from Singapore's success ...
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Singapore’s hottest new hotels for the perfect staycation
Set to open later this year in April, the highly anticipated nature-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree will be the luxury hospitality ... for a refreshing respite from Singapore ...