When we understand the conditions where we live, we can identify opportunities and challenges for growing in a particular space. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering ...

BackgroundWater scarcity, declining water quality, and increasing climate variability are imposing unprecedented constraints on global food production, ...

Microclimates are created by every landscape that is created and house built. As soon as the house is built the microclimate of its landscape is created. The landscape enhances this created ...

In a city characterized by iconic skyscrapers and commerce, the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi is highlighting nature with a new urban biodiversity park in the heart of downtown. At 27,500 ...

Traditional desert architecture often utilizes passive design elements such as wind towers and earthen walls to minimize solar heat gain. PostlerFerguson’s microclimate pods offer another approach ...

The lack of cooling in large open areas inevitably sends people scurrying for air-conditioned buildings on hot days. Taking a leaf from traditional Islamic architecture that dealt with the harsh ...