Simple, inexpensive urban design interventions can increase well-being and social connections among city residents, finds a new case study from the Urban Realities Lab at the University of Waterloo.
Environment
Mar 7, 2019
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According to Professor Kjetil Fallan, design is an inevitable part of the environmental problem, but also part of the solution. He believes that design history provides important insight on how to fight the environmental ...
Environment
Feb 20, 2023
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A multi-disciplinary team bringing together science, sustainable building design and architecture may soon develop the first living algae buildings in Australia. Their unique collaboration has seen a comprehensive feasibility ...
Biotechnology
Jun 6, 2016
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A circular bioeconomy can dramatically rein in the fast-growing plastic sector's climate, pollution, and resource consumption impacts. Under current policies, global plastic production will likely triple by the year 2100. ...
Environment
Dec 7, 2022
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If you work in an office building in Australia, particularly one rated 'green' for its energy efficiency, QUT researchers want your help.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 4, 2019
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Billions of people worldwide burn animal dung, crop residues, wood and charcoal to cook their meals. And the chemicals produced and inhaled sicken or kill millions. At particular risk are women who prepare their families' ...
Engineering
Apr 25, 2013
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Climate change took center stage at Australia's recent Federal election with many voters using their ballots to put the environment at the top of the political agenda.
Environment
Jun 2, 2022
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Could algae that feast on wastewater produce clean bio-fuels and a healthful supply of fish food? Can impoverished African community gardeners learn to use and maintain a simple, centuries-old, non-electric water pump to ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 17, 2013
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What does it take to be a happy and healthy city? In any city, myriad factors go into the mix – and of course we are not dealing with just one kind of city. But, due to the world history of colonisation, models are still ...
Environment
Mar 28, 2019
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