Browse by Theme

Climate Change/Resilience

Ability to innovate and adapt to changing climates in resilient and sustainable ways to ensure protection of our cities and natural environments.

Economics

Addressing concerns of access to sustainable job creation and economic stimulation on micro and macro scales in urban and rural communities.

Environmental management

Maintaining and restoring the natural environment throughout development processes; regulated through EIAs and environmental policies.

Food security

A settlement has food security when all citizens are promised adequate access to food that is nutritious and safe.

Gender

Current gender inequalities are manifested through institutional and societal systems and may be aggravated or mitigated through built environment practices.

Governance

The manner in which authorities decide to plan, finance and manage urban areas in response to the needs of the citizens.

Innovative Technologies

Non-conventional technologies being developed for application in the built environment and that incorporate innovations to improve performance and affordability.

Law

The legal framework within which stakeholders in the built environment are required to operate, and the ability of the law to protect and serve citizen rights.

Livelihoods

The attempts of citizens to secure a means by which to survive in urban and rural contexts.