Building with purpose: Honest conversations on sustainability in architecture & design
Emerging designers are entering the field at a critical moment. The advice shared by experienced professionals is clear: learn the fundamentals of sustainability, stay curious, and don’t be afraid to question traditional practices. It’s important to remember that sustainability is not about achieving perfection. It’s about honesty, transparency, and a willingness to evolve. Companies and brands must be allowed space to experiment, to fail, and to learn.
Sibela Hyseni
Aug 144 min read
Nishiawakura: The Japanese village reborn through its forest
Faced with a shrinking and aging population, the
village crafted this strategy in collaboration with forestry experts and rural development
planners. The goal? To revitalize the local economy by sustainably managing the forest that covers 95% of its land.
Román Hernández
Jul 292 min read
Lessons from the past, solutions for the future: Designing low-impact buildings
The transition to sustainable design does not mean starting from scratch. It builds on principles that are not new in human history. Many cultures already applied passive strategies to adapt to their environment without the need for mechanical energy.
Melanie Quesada
Jun 53 min read
Wander with purpose: Discovering sustainable design through global journeys
In the quiet corners of a desert village, in the shadow of an alpine roof, or beneath the filtered sunlight of a bamboo canopy, a traveler may find not just shelter, but a revelation. To travel is to learn. In particular, for designers and architects seeking to create a more sustainable built world, traveling is far more than an escape; it is a form of research, empathy, and reawakening. It offers various valuable insights that inform and enrich their design approach.
Sibela Hyseni
May 295 min read
