Tag: Urban
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Sustainable Mattresses That Support Healthier Urban Living
In today’s fast-paced urban environments, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity. From green buildings to energy-efficient appliances, eco-conscious choices are now shaping the way we live. But one area often overlooked in the conversation about sustainable urban living is where we spend nearly a third of our lives: our beds. Choosing the…
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Azure Printed Homes Wins SXSW 2025 Urban Experience Award
The new year is bringing new expansion and accomplishment for Azure Printed Homes, a growing pioneer in sustainable 3D-printed small dwellings. As a first time SWSX participant, Azure was chosen in February as one of 5 finalists in 11 categories to exhibit their projects at the seventh annual Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase during SXSW 2025. At the…
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THE UPDATE WE’VE WANTED: Lea Downsized To An Apartment And This Is How She’s Turning Their Rental Into Their Urban Oasis
Hey friends, it’s been a while since I last updated you with our downsizing journey. If you missed it, no worries, you can catch up here. We are going on a year probably by the time this is published, and I have to say, it’s been less challenging than expected, and we are loving it…
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Innovative Urban Mobility: Building Finland’s Tallest and Longest Bridge
The Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki is a beacon of innovative design and forward-thinking urban planning. Set to become Finland’s longest and tallest bridge, it is not merely a transportation structure but an emblem of Helsinki’s commitment to creating a pedestrian-friendly and sustainable urban environment. The Kruunuvuori Bridge is one of the three Crown Bridges, a…
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CoolCrete™ Tackles Urban Heat and Carbon Emissions
Carbon Limit, a climate tech company, has officially announced the launch of CoolCrete™, an innovative concrete additive. The new product mitigates rising temperatures and contributes to more energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. How CoolCrete™ Works CoolCrete™ is a Supplementary Cementitious Material. It replaces a portion of traditional cement, helping reduce concrete’s carbon footprint by up…
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Sonic Sculptures: Shaping the Urban Soundscape with Aki Päivärinne
In this special episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen’s guest is Aki Päivärinne, Sound Designer at OiOi. Aki is a versatile professional. He is a Sound Designer (TeM), Musician, Composer, UX-Sound Designer, and Taste-Sound Designer at OiOi. OiOi crafts meaningful, immersive, and interactive installations in the built environment by using the latest digital technology. In the…
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Productizing Sustainable Urban Housing with BJ Siegel
How do you take the learnings from Apple’s way of innovating products and apply them to housing? On WDBE Talks, you’ll hear how BJ Siegel pivoted from Apple to follow his passion at Juno, a proptech company. He will be a keynote speaker at WDBE 2023. In this episode, Aarni Heiskanen and his guest JB Siegel discuss:…
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Meet Ben Guy, CEO of Urban Circus
The evolution of digital 3D visualization is allowing everyone to experience and participate in urban planning in unprecedented ways. That’s the topic of Aarni Heiskanen’s interview with Dr. Ben Guy, head of Urban Circus and a keynote speaker at the WDBE. ”Communication is everything,” argues Ben. “Communication happens every day, and it can make or…
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The Urban Adaptation Competition Aims at Flexibility with Modular Wood Construction
Buildings are static. They serve the purpose they have been designed for. But when cities grow and the needs of the community change, this becomes a problem. Modular construction with engineered wood products like Kerto LVL are the solution, because they enable adaptable, sustainable, and cost-competitive designs. It is time to provide solutions to the…
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Embedding Better Urban Living – An Interview with Annalise Johns
We sat down with Annalise Johns, Housing Lead of Connected Places Catapult to find out a little more about her work in the built environment, health, and regeneration. We discussed the challenges facing those operating in the industry, and what COVID-19 has revealed about how the sector is structured. Can you tell us a bit…