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Passive Cooling with Breeze Blocks: A Sustainable Design Solution for Hot Climates

July 29, 2026

Inspired by traditional cooling strategies used across cultures for centuries, designer Rachel Farrington and architecture intern Maylis Vasseur looked to architectural traditions from India, Africa, ancient Persia, and South and…

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Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be

April 16, 2024

As relentless rains pounded LA, the city’s “sponge” infrastructure helped gather 8.6 billion gallons of water—enough to sustain over 100,000 households for a year.