Public squares, secret gardens and offbeat cafes can offer respite and a sense of community connection, which contribute to happiness.
A process called “exaptation” places repurposing resources and adaptations at the heart of evolution; what if our homes were designed on the same basis?
Low-income neighborhoods have the hardest time recovering from disasters without help. FEMA used to require cities to pay attention to them, but that’s changing.
Cats aren’t the only bird hazard around your home. More than 1 billion birds die each year from hitting windows, often during migration.
Engineers use giant fans in the Wall of Wind test facility to study the destructive ways these powerful winds can interact with tall buildings.
Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.
Billboard ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuel companies are now prohibited in cities like Edinburgh, Sheffield, Stockholm and Toronto.
As summer temperatures rise, finding ways to build cities that don’t hold in the heat and can provide some cooling is increasingly important.
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