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Fighting climate-despair with Hope

Architecture, Construction, Design, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability

Fighting climate-despair with Hope Introduction: Climate despair, also called Ecological grief is defined as “the grief reaction stemming from the environmental loss of ecosystems by natural and man-made events.”[4] Another definition is “the grief felt in relation to experienced or anticipated ecological losses, including the loss of species, ecosystems, and meaningful landscapes due to acute or chronic environmental change. […]

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Floating Cities: The future or just a passing fad

Architecture, Construction, Design, Sustainability, Town Planning

Floating Cities: The future or just a passing fad Throughout history, humanity’s most iconic cities have been situated along coastlines and waterways. From Venice’s winding canals to New York’s bustling harbors, these cities have thrived near the water. However, in an era of unprecedented environmental challenges, the rising sea levels and coastal erosion now pose

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Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability

Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability The world of construction has long been at odds with the environment. Traditional construction practices have often prioritized short-term gains and convenience over the long-term health of our planet. The consequences of this approach are now glaringly evident in the form of climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem

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Energy Audits; What is it, why it’s necessary and how can it save you money

Architecture, Sustainability

Introduction: All around the globe, Energy costs are rising. In South Africa, we also have to deal with an unstable energy grid and increasing blackouts impacting how we live and work. With added environmental concerns, understanding your energy usage and finding ways to reduce it has become more crucial than ever. One powerful tool in

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Building a Cob and Lime Pizza Oven and what we learned in the Process

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Design, Sustainability

What is Cob? Cob is an ancient building material that has been used for centuries worldwide. It is a natural and sustainable material made by mixing earth, sand, straw, and water. Cob has many advantages over other building materials; It is cheaper, more eco-friendly, and has excellent insulation properties. This blog post will discuss how

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Architecture and memory

Architecture, Construction, Design, Sustainability

Have you ever arrived or entered a building you had never visited, and it somehow felt familiar? Or revisited a childhood holiday destination and were somehow taken back to your youth? Almost like a memory triggered by a smell or Deja Vu, this undefined phenomenon could profoundly impact how we experience and live in our

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