Edinburgh is striving for sustainable building, seeking a balance between preserving its historic heritage and achieving climate goals. Key strategies include retrofitting old buildings, circular design using local materials, adaptive reuse, and community participation. These approaches address challenges such as high costs and equitable access, positioning Edinburgh as a model for sustainable cities across Europe.
December 28, 2025
An article from Holcim on the future of sustainable building design and moving beyond mere sustainability to a nature-positive approach. It introduces solutions such as low-carbon ECOPact concrete, ECOCycle® circular technology, efficient insulation, green roofs, and permeable concrete to create resilient, green cities in harmony with natural ecosystems.
December 25, 2025
Rising temperatures in modern cities threaten public health. Low-energy radiant technologies can act as an innovative solution for urban cooling, reducing the effects of heat, protecting vulnerable populations, and alleviating the health burdens of the climate crisis.
October 3, 2025
Neuroaesthetics and neuroarchitecture are two emerging interdisciplinary approaches in design that, by drawing on neuroscience, explore how physical environments influence human emotions, behavior, and mental well-being. Focusing on sensory experience, aesthetics, and emotional comfort, these concepts demonstrate that spatial design can go beyond form and function to play a vital role in reducing stress, enhancing focus, boosting creativity, and improving quality of life. From biophilic design and emotional ergonomics to therapeutic and educational spaces, neuroarchitecture—guided by scientific evidence—opens a new path toward creating environments that are responsive to human needs.
June 6, 2025
Biophilic architecture, even without the use of plants, enhances human psychological and physiological well-being by focusing on invisible principles such as prospect, refuge, mystery, and risk. Rooted in our evolutionary connection to nature, this approach relies on intelligent spatial design to reduce stress, improve focus, and strengthen spatial belonging — even in environments that lack actual natural elements.
May 3, 2025
The Priesteregg Premium Eco Resort in Leogang, Austria, situated at an altitude of 1,100 meters, is a fusion of nature, sustainable architecture, and luxurious design. This retreat features 15 chalets and three unique villas, each embracing a distinctive approach to integrating nature with architecture. The villas utilize natural materials, organic design, and artistic details to offer a unique experience of tranquility and luxury. Additionally, a wellness retreat, harmoniously designed within the mountainous landscape, enhances the guests' experience with hydrotherapy technologies, providing a revitalizing and rejuvenating stay.
March 17, 2025