Are paper Straws really Eco-friendly? Nowadays, you may find Paper straws everywhere, like iced lattes, clinging to smoothie cups, and they are offered like a badge of eco-conscious honor. In just a few years it has gone from Novelty to…
Greenwashing in city park designs: Hidden truth Let’s understand Greenwashing before discovering why some urban parks reduce biodiversity. Greenwashing is when something is marketed as environmentally friendly but offers little or no ecological benefit. It looks green, but it’s not…
Why native plants for urban cooling are Trending You have noticed that cities are getting hotter and faster. Urban areas are experiencing the urban heat Island effect due to concrete, glass and Asphalt that trap heat all day and radiate…
When “green” goes wrong Urban Green projects give us a future of cooler cities, cleaner air and vibrant public spaces. But what happens when they collapse into costly and abandoned failures ? From China’s futuristic Eco-cities to green parks, the…
Green parking lots as future Over many years parking lots have been one of the most ignored and environmentally damaging parts of urban infrastructure. They are often made with impermeable Asphalt or concrete and these materials absorb heat, causing flooding…
What is the Importance of Urban wildflower meadow biodiversity Almost every cityrisilled with concrete, noise and monotony and now a quiet revolution is taking root. Urban wildflower meadow biodiversity has become more than just an aesthetic experiment. For decades city…
What are sponge city rooftop systems ? So straight to the point, Sponge City rooftop systems are an innovative urban solution designed to absorb, store and slowly release rainwater using the sponge city concept. It is inspired by the broader…
Urban bee hotels in public spaces In this rapid urbanization and technical Era we see that cities around the world are discovering innovative solutions, one of which is- urban bee hotels in public spaces. They are small but impactful structures…
Why native tree underplanting is important? You have noticed that in many cities Street trees are treated like stand-alone structures that are planted in pits and surrounded by concrete. They are barely allowed to interact with the soil or ecosystem…
What are urban constructed wetlands for stormwater management ? When cities expand concrete replaces natural landscapes which creates several problems like flooding, water pollution and loss of urban biodiversity. So in response many urban planners and environmental engineers introduce a…
