It sometimes seems that the built environment, and the adjustments to achieve a sustainable society, are of the same nature everywhere. But that is by no means the case when we zoom out, to Europe for example. There should be… Continue Reading
Since it looks as if we are going to introduce the climate measures for buildings mainly via municipalities or cities, I have recovered some of my older research material about urban sustainability, developed when I worked at Wageningen University. The… Continue Reading
One of the most authentic squares I have ever ‘occupied’ , and one that I consider the best when it comes to symbolizing sustainable living, is in … ..: Well, I’m not going to tell where exactly, otherwise it might… Continue Reading
There are some strange excesses in the need for more sustainability, and especially with regard to the undefined “greening” of things. One of these, and you notice it more and more, is the tendency to plant trees on buildings. Not… Continue Reading
Many solutions are ‘invented’, to improve our resource consumption patterns, and reduce climate change. And we are very creative. One of the solutions is the ‘Sharing economy’. But does this have a real effect, is what I wonder? I came… Continue Reading
I love to be in cities. The bustling life, the choice in restaurants, the observing of people from a terrace with a special beer in front of me… I mean, I discovered that the cities most lovely attractions are mobile… Continue Reading