In part 1 of this article, we tackle the subject of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and how they can play a main role in the success of Urban Development and in building livable and smart cities for the population. In the second part, we will mention the different types of PPPs and the challenges that might […]
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Cities are major centers of consumption and production and are great energy consumers, which means they are responsible for a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide and are a huge contributor to climate change. But cities also offer many opportunities to reduce these emissions and are now aware that time is of the essence. […]
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Playgrounds increase children’s desire to run and play. They support physical activity and contribute to healthier and stronger lives. They help grow children’s developmental, social, and interpersonal skills, as play allows them to engage with the environment and with other kids in the community. It also enables children to explore new ideas and different ways […]
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The fifth façade of each construction – or what we commonly call the roof – is no less important than any vertical façade of your building. But on the contrary, it plays a major role on several levels and especially in architecture, property investment and environment. Going through traditional and geometric, social and profitable, ecological […]
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Lebanon has a rich and diverse heritage inherited from many civilizations that existed on its territory. Lebanon, once home to the Phoenicians, has been colonized and conquered by many countries, all of which left a huge cultural heritage and traditions in the country. Lebanon’s heritage mostly dates back to the 19th century, and it has […]
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Urban sports playgrounds are major centers of social and economic importance across the world. Cities have long provided many ways for the community to enjoy physical activity, games, and sports. In fact, they have made determined efforts, over the past decade, for constructing major sport facilities and playgrounds in concentrated areas in order to create […]
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Following the international webinar – Unfold the Process of People Centric Design- that took place on the 28th of June 2020, organized by “Make Spaces”, moderated by Ebehi Ijewere, with panelists representing 100 architects, Incursiones, Noëlla Aoun Design Studio, Contorno Urbano, and Aakanksha Khatri, we, at Noëlla Aoun design Studio collected the questions we received […]
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With digital transformation accelerating around the world and affecting all aspects of our lives, the retail industry is experiencing a particularly large increase in online consumerism, especially in recent days, with the world being in the chokehold of Covid-19. The retail industry is now being dramatically transformed by technologies like the Internet of Things and […]
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Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities. Successful cities generate wealth, improve living standards, and provide the density, interaction, and networks that make humans more creative and productive. A city’s most important role is to provide a good quality of life for its residents through placemaking, and to promote their happiness […]
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Open space refers to a social place that is left open and accessible for the public. It can be of different nature and scale and include: parks, playgrounds, squares and gardens, used for walking, hiking, running, and other sports and recreational activities. Open spaces are important assets for cities as they provide many opportunities for […]
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