Springzaad.be is een open netwerk, waarin iedereen welkom is die meer ruimte wil scheppen voor natuur, kinderen en jongeren.

People, place, and nature come together in this vision for the future of Downsview in Toronto. Jointly led by Northcrest Developments and Canada Lands Company and with design partners SLA and KPMB Architects, Henning Larsen has reimagined the future of the expansive, 520-acre former airfield as a green-minded, human-scale and people-first community.

As Copenhagen’s Refshaleøen district evolves into a dynamic cultural hub, a critical question arises: How can Henning Larsen propel development without compromising the area's distinctive creative spirit?

The practice of building with straw has been around for thousands of years. As modern, industrialized approaches have proven their devastating impacts on our planet we are increasingly wondering; can straw be a feasible, biogenic alternative to current construction materials? In this Q&A, architect Magnus Reffs Kramhøft dismantles some of the myths about designing with straw.

Northern European climates pose a big challenge to integrating green facades in architecture. Life leaves ‘living’ walls as temperatures drop; we see green facades change from green to brown, taking away the beauty of a ‘green wall’ and its effect on local flora and fauna.

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‘This is a blockbuster book for the future of urban green spaces. An inspiring overview of the opportunities and challenges in green space development, with innovative answers to timely challenges in a changing world. Konijnendijk's personal perspective as a world-leading expert makes the book incredibly worth reading. A must-read for anyone professionally involved with or interested in urban green spaces.’ – Ingo Kowarik, Technical University Berlin, Germany

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