In a revolutionary study published in the journal Environmental Research, researchers discovered a substantial link between living on green streets and having better sleep quality. With sleep deficiency being a major public health concern, this study highlights the critical … [Read more...] about New study reveals the link between green streets and quality sleep
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Sewage heat: Vancouver’s steamy and sustainable energy source
Since 2010, an innovative energy program in Vancouver's False Creek has quietly transformed the city's energy landscape. This novel technology harnesses the latent heat in sewage effluent, converting it into a renewable heat source for nearly 6,000 apartments. Derek Pope, … [Read more...] about Sewage heat: Vancouver’s steamy and sustainable energy source
How slum residents in India are redesigning their future homes
How do you successfully help residents of a slum move into housing that improves their quality of life while maintaining a strong sense of community? You let them in on the design process and hear them out. At least that is what is happening in an informal settlement in the … [Read more...] about How slum residents in India are redesigning their future homes
Why we need more rooftop gardens in a changing climate
As you may know from personal experience, summers tend to be much hotter in the city than in the countryside. This phenomenon is called the “urban heat island” effect. This difference in temperature happens in large part because urbanized areas have a greater concentration of … [Read more...] about Why we need more rooftop gardens in a changing climate
These urban playgrounds might be why Scandinavians are so happy
We’ve written a good deal about “what makes people the happiest” at The Optimist Daily. We’ve enjoyed examining the lifestyle aspects of the Blue Zone countries or the joyous aspects of Finnish culture. While looking into Scandinavia, though, it’s important to check out their … [Read more...] about These urban playgrounds might be why Scandinavians are so happy