A radical British politics rooted in nature is spreading – and the establishment doesn’t like it | John Harris

From right to roam to anger over polluted rivers, a new breed of activists is pushing back against environmental destruction, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Nokha Village Community Centre Is A Visionary Architectural Marvel in Rajasthan’s Bikaner District - Yanko Design

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Bikaner district lies the village of Nokha, a place where the scorching sun dominates the landscape for the better part of the year. Here, amid a landscape where shade is a precious commodity, a beacon of hope and innovation has emerged: the Nokha Village Community Centre completed in February 2024.

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Why has the ‘15-minute city’ taken off in Paris but become a controversial idea in the UK?

Urbanist Carlos Moreno on how his concept is transforming French life and what is hindering change across the Channel

This No AC Tiny Home Uses Nature To Regulate Temperatures & For Optimal Cooling - Yanko Design

Designed by Colombian architectural firm PAE, this beautiful open-air tiny house is called the Casa Caoba, and it is tucked away into the lush hillside of Anapoima, Colombia. The home is located in a pre-existing mango grove, and it beautifully merges with and accepts the lush natural setting. Featuring a minimalist design ethos, and perched

‘Planting a tree is hope in action’: the people regenerating urban habitats and growing community

Volunteer-led rewilding projects are helping restore degraded habitats in Australian cities, providing opportunities to connect with the planet and others

Innovation in the Demographic Challenge

Rural flight has been a persistent problem throughout history. In the case of Spain, we have documents dating back to the times of Philip II and Charles III, where policies and projects were rolled out to combat the phenomenon. These policies sought to promote settlement and development of the countryside by recognizing the importance of [...]Read More...

Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Prize

Riken Yamamoto has been awarded the 2024 Pritzker Prize for his ‘extraordinary’ architecture which ’‘brings dignity to everyday life’