From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

As extreme weather events and record-breaking heat become the norm, climate change has moved beyond future fears and become a present-day reality. On average, 57% of people worldwide report that climate change has already severely impacted where they live. Permanently changed, erratic weather patterns are col...

Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

The Architectural Uprising movement is pushing back against Scandinavian design trends – forcing some architects back to the drawing board. The movement signals that people want to be part of designing the spaces within which they will live, with the democratisation of space becoming vital.

The city of Milan has invited students to redesign public spaces in an effort to restore the urban fabric and spotlight sustainability. As post-pandemic community sentiments grow among young people, the way people use and move through spaces is shifting to focus on shared values.

Sweden's capital is set to host the largest wooden 'city' in the world. Boasting a 'forest atmosphere', the development aims to demonstrate how urban hubs can reduce their carbon footprint, providing a macro-scale solution to go alongside individuals' eco-conscious efforts.