urban design

‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings

September 5, 2025 · Gadgets

“In the old days, it was more like a luxury project,” says Deo de Klerk, team lead for heating and cooling solutions at the Dutch energy firm Eneco.…

The Designer Who’s Trying to Transform Your City Into a Sponge

March 14, 2024 · Gadgets

Your city isn’t prepared for what’s coming. The classical method for dealing with stormwater is to get it out of town as quickly as possible, with gutters and…