6 days agoSao Paulo’s Bicycle Schools — Escolas de BicicletaAfter all these years, this is still one of the most rewarding projects I’ve worked on, even though it has now ended. I was invited to speak in Sao Paulo, Brazil by the City and had the opportunity to meet with the then Secretary of Education for the city —…Urban Planning13 min readUrban Planning13 min read
May 27Member-onlyNavigating the Wild West of the Emerging AI Art WorldSo I fell down the rabbit hole. Headfirst. As a creator and a photographer, I have been following the emerging progress of AI art creation through articles on the internet with interest and my curiosity got the better of me. I’m cautious about the impact this will have on creative…AI15 min readAI15 min read
Apr 17The Story of Slavutych — the last city built by the Soviet UnionThe story of Slavutych, Ukraine — the last city built by the Soviet Union to house employees of ChernobylArchitecture11 min readArchitecture11 min read
Feb 24Member-only4 Sustainable Luggage Brands for Eco-Friendly TravelMy luggage is an important part of my life and I spend far too much time thinking about it. And then I started thinking “I wonder what the most sustainable luggage brands are?” And here we are. When you travel as much as I do, it’s hard to get around plastic when looking for durability in my choice of luggage. Over the past decade I have had a number of luggage sets. I like my suitcases to be sleek and stylish but also just non-descript and functional.Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Feb 24Five Eco-Friendly, Reef Friendly Sunscreens from Credible BrandsIf navigating the growing market for sustainable products seems sometimes daunting, then the massive sunscreen market can feel like a confusing minefield peppered with glossy marketing and greenwashing. Let me just get this out there: every year, 14,000 tons of sunscreen ends up in the world’s oceans. You rub it on to protect your skin and then you take a swim — or have a shower later — and wash it all off. Far too many sunscreens contain…Environment7 min readEnvironment7 min read
Feb 20Behomm: The Coolest Home Exchange Community You Need To TryWhat is a home exchange? Before I tell you about Behomm — the coolest home exchange community I know, let’s just cover the concept. It’s refreshingly simple. You stay at my place for free and I stay at yours for free. It’s a non-commercial transaction where two parties essentially barter with their homes. The cost…Design6 min readDesign6 min read
Feb 20Member-onlyWill Overtourism Return And How Can It Be Avoided? — Life-Sized TravelThe conversation about the destructive nature of overtourism had been increasing steadily — and then the pandemic hit. Cities emptied around the world. The citizens who had been fighting against overtourism could all of a sudden see what victory might look like. …Tourism10 min readTourism10 min read
Feb 19Member-onlyThree Cool Global Design Hotel Chains — A Design and Sustainability ComparisonHow do three modern hotel brands — 25hours , CitizenM and RoomMate — measure up? If I go to a resort, I might have an inherent desire to immerse myself in luxury. When I travel to cities, I am less inclined to choose the Usual Luxury Suspects and instead go for cool design hotels in varying price classes. Design is deeply rooted in Danish culture…Design8 min readDesign8 min read
Feb 9The Five Best Cargobike Cities in Europe — and some Honorable MentionsThe return of the bicycle to urban landscapes across the world continues unabated. I have previously described the armadas of bicycles in our cities as an orchestra composed of beautiful wind and string instruments providing the soundtrack for the future — and past — of our cities. …Urban Planning21 min readUrban Planning21 min read
Feb 9Rio de Janeiro — Cargo Bike CapitalCopenhagen, of course, is a benchmark city regarding use of cargo bikes. With around 50,000 cargo bikes in use in Greater Copenhagen each day, it’s safe to say that cargo transport is mainstream in the Danish capital. …Cycling5 min readCycling5 min read
