Modern Landscape Design for Public Parks

Modern Landscape Design for Public Parks

Architects must balance the many needs of a local community when planning a public park design. There is much to consider when creating green spaces for individuals from multiple generations, diverse socioecono...
How Green Roofs Can Reduce the Heat Island Effect

How Green Roofs Can Reduce the Heat Island Effect

Cities often seem to be at higher temperatures than the suburbs. While it may seem like the sun and heat target major urban centers, that’s not quite the case.  Concrete, asphalt and other materials that so...
Green Roofs: A Growing Trend for Commercial Buildings

Green Roofs: A Growing Trend for Commercial Buildings

As concerns about climate change and dwindling natural resources grow, our endeavours are becoming more geared toward minimising our negative impact on the environment.  Due to increasing carbon emissions in ...
Beautiful Urban Landscape Designs Featuring Trees

Beautiful Urban Landscape Designs Featuring Trees

As important natural elements in urban design, trees beautify and purify any landscape. However, the U.S. is currently losing 36 million trees a year, CNN reports. Aside from improving aesthetics, trees redu...
nendo CoFuFun Plaza in Kyoto, Japan

nendo Unveils Its First Public Space CoFuFun in Kyoto

Japanese design studio Nendo has unveiled its first public space, a 6,000 square meter plaza christened CoFuFun that includes cafés, shops, meeting space, and play areas near Kyoto, Japan. The plaza – loca...