Food insecurity, defined as the lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food, remains a pressing global issue. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 690 million people were undernourished in 2019, with projections indicating that the COVID-19 pandemic could increase this figure dramatically (FAO, 2020). Food insecurity is often driven […]
A cutting-edge AI tool unveiled in March 2025 is pulling back the curtain on a hidden urban divide: access to green spaces. Developed by researchers featured in ScienceDaily, this system maps city parks, trees, and gardens with pinpoint precision, exposing a tale of two cities within places like New York, Mumbai, and beyond. Affluent neighborhoods […]
Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a pioneering urban planner and sociologist, profoundly influenced the way cities are conceptualized and designed. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern urban planning by emphasizing a holistic and ecological approach to urban development. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Geddes viewed cities as dynamic, living organisms, advocating for planning strategies that were […]
As urbanization continues to refine the landscapes in which we live, the role of urban design in public health, particularly regarding physical activity, becomes increasingly prominent. With over half of the global population residing in urban areas, the design of these environments heavily influences their health outcomes. In 2022, statistics revealed that 1 in 8 […]
In the quest for a sustainable planet, the integration of environmental consciousness with informed education and communication strategies is important. Human behaviour towards the environment must undergo a transformative shift, rooted in awareness and understanding of ecological systems. This article explores how promoting environmental consciousness through education and communication can guide human behaviour towards sustainability. […]
Identifying Human Emotion Through Neuroarchitecture and Neuro-Urbanism: Emerging Frontiers in Design
The intricate relationship between built environments and human responses has given rise to the fields of neuroarchitecture and neuro-urbanism. As emerging interdisciplinary domains, they seek to understand how architectural and urban spaces can influence emotional well-being and cognitive function. By merging neuroscience with design principles, these fields strive to create environments that promote mental health, […]
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is on the cusp of a significant urban transformation, with visionary developers, architects, and planners collaborating to reshape its landscape over the next three decades. The city’s future blueprint emphasizes sustainability, vertical expansion, and community-centric spaces, aiming to enhance livability and economic vitality. Jamie McClurg of Commercial & […]