Living Seawalls: An Innovative Solution for Marine Restoration
To restore and preserve marine ecosystems, Australia is leading the charge with living seawalls. Continue Reading
2023-06-15
Research Summary: Using Plastics in Ecosystem Restoration
The troubling use of plastic habitat structures in freshwater ecosystems – or when restoration is just littering.Continue Reading
2023-06-02
Reducing Light Pollution Damage by Replacing Street Lights with Nature-Friendly Bulbs
Replacing Urban Street Lights with Insect and Bat Friendly Light Bulbs is a key step in reducing light pollution damage.Continue Reading
2023-04-25
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
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
A Bridge Designed for Bats
The Vlotwateringbrug, often referred to as “the bat bridge,” by NEXT Architects is a piece of nature-centric infrastructure designed to create a habitat and safe space for bats. Designed for both local residents and the region’s bat population. Located along the flight route of several bat species, NEXT Architects placedContinue Reading
2021-07-09