How to design landscapes that enhance natural sounds and minimise noise pollution
Paying attention to soundscapes within the landscape design process can create a stronger sense of place and reduce unwanted noise.
Usue Ruiz-Arana, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, Newcastle University •
conversation
June 5, 2025 • ~7 min
June 5, 2025 • ~7 min
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
Engineers use giant fans in the Wall of Wind test facility to study the destructive ways these powerful winds can interact with tall buildings.
Omar Metwally, Graduate Research Assistant, Extreme Events Institute, Florida International University •
conversation
April 30, 2025 • ~9 min
April 30, 2025 • ~9 min
Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
BIOCAP tiles reimagine seawalls as dynamic, ecologically active systems that have the potential to enhance coastal resilience.
Shahin Vassigh, Professor of Architecture, Florida International University •
conversation
April 16, 2025 • ~7 min
April 16, 2025 • ~7 min
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