Restore Ecosystems by Rethinking Cemeteries
To preserve species, increase biodiversity, and restore ecosystems, cemeteries may be our safest bet. It’s time to reconsider the role they can play.Continue Reading
2022-08-04
5 Ways to Reduce Carbon with Permaculture
In the quest to find ways to reduce carbon, permaculture provides nature-based methods of storing carbon in the earth and reducing the consumption of carbon-producing products.Continue Reading
2022-07-15
3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Permaculture Designer
Growing fresh food. Creating natural, calming environments. Reducing carbon and restoring nature. There are many reasons why you should hire a permaculture designer. Continue Reading
2022-03-21
Are Moths Important? What you Need to Know About a Critical Pollinator
Moths are key pollinators and play a vital role in most of the world’s ecosystems.Continue Reading
2022-03-12
What Good are Wasps? Learning to Love a Natural Pest Control and Pollinator
Wasps are one of nature’s finest forms of natural pest control and a drastically underrated pollinator.Continue Reading
2022-03-04
Habitat Preservation: Floating Breeding Grounds for Terns
When a waterfront area was being developed, the Netherlands prioritized habitat preservation with floating breeding grounds.Continue Reading
2021-11-17
Habitat Panels: “Fish Apartments” for Sydney Harbor
Reef Design Lab’s Habitat Panels are living seawalls to restore the aquatic ecosystem of Sydney Harbor.Continue Reading
2021-11-09
Foundations for Restoring Ecosystems
BESE-elements is a biodegradable structure that provides a foundation for restoring ecosystems for seagrass, mangroves, and other aquatic species. Sea levels are rising and the intensity of tidal waves are increasing—a combination of factors that have a devastating impact on estuary habitats and waterfront ecosystems. Near-shore habitats are also beingContinue Reading
2021-10-26
Repairing Coral Reefs with Modular Structures
“Coral reefs are some of the most bio-diverse and uniquely fragile ecosystems on the planet,” explains Reef Design Lab, “and are consequently suffering most drastically and quickly from human expansion.” Modular Artificial Reef Structure (MARS) is a system designed by Reef Design Lab industrial designer Alex Goad. MARS is aContinue Reading
2021-10-23
Sidewalks that Mitigate Climate Change
Third Nature wants to enlist the sidewalks and surfaces of the city to mitigate the impact of climate change and efficiently handle rain water. The firm has developed the Climate Tile, a modular tile system that enables sidewalks and urban spaces to handle increasing rainfall. The tiles can channel 30Continue Reading
2021-10-18