WELL Building Standard, the first architectural benchmark focused on well-being
The WELL Building Standard is the world’s first architectural benchmark focused exclusively on human health and wellness to improve sustainability.
Morocco, the empowerment of Berber women starts from a rose
A project aimed to rediscover the importance of roses in Morocco created an opportunity for development and women’s empowerment, and repopulated a valley that would otherwise be abandoned.
Solar energy in Africa will meet the needs of 600 million people
Solar energy in Africa meets the annual electricity needs of off-grid households for as little as 56 dollars per year, thanks to cost reduction and technology improvements.
Pacific island nations are planning to phase out fossil fuels
Addio al carbone e stop ai sussidi ai combustibili fossili per gli stati isola del Pacifico, ma l’Australia fa resistenza.
Citi Bike, New York’s bike sharing grows in the name of sustainability
Like every new trend in New York City, bike sharing has its advocates and critics. Yet Citi Bike is an important step towards transformation and sustainability.
This pink cycling lane in New Zealand amazed the world
The Nelson Street Cycleway in Auckland: its glass walls, LED mood lighting system and bright colours make this pink cycling lane visible at a great distance…and all over the world.
Oslo will be the first city to ban cars by 2019
Oslo has planned to drastically reduce parking lots in order to ban cars from the city centre. Public transportation and cycling lanes will be enhanced to provide for the residents’ needs.
Hydrogen-powered trains are a reality. Here is the new Coradia iLint
Unveiled in Berlin by Alstom, this sustainable hydrogen-powered train that produces zero emissions will replace diesel-burning ones.
Balinese massage, the technique and benefits of a relaxing treatment
The Balinese massage is the perfect treatment to regain harmony between body and mind. Let’s discover the technique, its benefits and characteristics.
Corn ethanol, how it harms the climate and destroys the American Great Plains
While still endorsed by the US government, scientists blame corn ethanol for higher food prices, increased CO2 emissions and deterioration of the Great Plains.