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Slube hospitality: Redefining sustainable stays along Germany’s scenic routes
Slube is Germany's smallest hotel. Beyond its thoughtful design, Slube Tiny Village thrives thanks to its picturesque natural surroundings, which reinforce its identity as a hub for sustainable and slow tourism. The village’s locations—such as Zehdenick, Neustrelitz, and Greifswald—offer a direct connection to Germany’s lush outdoors and popular eco-routes.

Román Hernández
Sep 23 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


Downsize to thrive: The appeal of tiny homes in a crowded world
As urban centers grow denser and housing costs soar, an alternative living movement has taken root across the globe: tiny homes. More than a passing architectural trend, these miniature dwellings represent a shift toward intentional living, environmental consciousness, and design innovation.

Román Hernández
Jun 203 min read


D·Origen Coffee Roasters in Barcelona: A sustainability-focused and flavorful oasis in a modernist landmark
More than places to enjoy coffee, these cafés have become hubs for designers, architects, and professionals seeking inspiration in spaces that value aesthetics and ecological awareness. Today, grabbing a cup of coffee in Barcelona can be a conscious act that reflects how we live, consume, and design the future.
Amid this transformation, D·Origen Coffee Roasters, located inside Antoni GaudÃ’s modernist Casa Calvet, stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability.

Román Hernández
May 53 min read


Bosco Verticale in Milan: The transformative power of vertical gardens
Amidst the concrete, traffic, and fast pace of major European cities, a new trend is literally climbing the walls — vertical gardens. This form of green architecture beautifies cities and radically transforms how we interact with the urban environment. Far from being a passing fad, vertical gardens offer a creative and sustainability-minded response to global warming, pollution, and growing urban density.

Román Hernández
Apr 243 min read
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