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CYCLE TERRE, Factory for transforming urban earth waste in raw earth and ecological construction materials

The project promoted human psychophysical health through the contact with nature and through the promotion of local, healthy and organic food. The aim was pursued through a multilevel intervention, not only directed to healthy people and those with diseases, but also to university students. The content of the intervention includes both the dissemination of scientific information, and guided personal involvement which encourages experiencing firsthand the psychophysical effects of nature.

In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, the "Circular Living" hotel rooms stand as living testaments to the power and potential of the circular economy. These rooms are intricately designed using materials from the esteemed Circular Material Lab by RITTWEGER und TEAM, which boasts an extensive library of over 400 materials suitable for the circular economy. The materials used in the rooms are selected based on a stringent set of criteria.

Greendet´s Plastic Free Line (GsPFL) is a holistic green project that is disrupting detergents market and consumption, by diminishing the use of single use plastic, along with the carbon footprint associated with packaging, transportation and storage that common detergents bear. GsPFL is based on the premisse that sustainability must be accessible FOR ALL and represents an important and necessary step towards Society 5.0 and the fulfillment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Transformation of a 20km2 car dealership complex into a hub for innovation, circular & productive economy, well anchored into the neighborhood life. Incarnating the shift to the new economy, the site both captures inspiration & (waste) flows from the city and returns maximal added value with circular products & exemplary services. By upgrading the existing infrastructure in thought-full & circular ways, synergies and cross-pollination are stimulated between site occupants & different players.

The Cycle Station is a space located in Porta Nuova railway station, dedicated to: 1. Bike storage 2. Rental 3. Repair 4. Delivery of scrap (to be reused) 5. Sale 6. CARGO service: luggage transport for residents or hotel users 7. Promotion of the initiatives and projects of the Municipality of Pescara 8. Promotion and tourist enhancement of municipal and regional sites, with particular pay attention to cycle tourism 9. Promotion of association initiatives.

A temporary urban transformation project, in collaboration with Il Margine Cooperative, aims to provide an accessible outdoor activity space for both vulnerable users and local residents. Engaging in a participatory process, we crafted messages and slogans that resonate with users' voices and propose a new approach to utilizing the area. The goal is to host exhibitions, workshops, and public events and introducing new plant species to attract pollinating insects, contributing to green corridors.

The Children's World Lounge is an innovative, new entertainment and educational concept space in the island of Crete in Greece. Housed in an inviting setting for all, with a mission to help children discover more about the natural and cultural richness of Europe and the rest of the earth, it acts as their hub to our planet. Since 2022, there is a new craftsmanship and it is making nature and culture the favorite subject for many, because every child deserves to learn more about our world.

When designed well, green walls enhance sustainability and climate adaptability. The Plant Pixel - a nature-designed green wall - is a modular, low-embodied carbon and cost-effective prototype developed within a circular economy framework. The prototype can help reduce summer temperatures, improving outdoor thermal comfort. Our design provides a sustainable solution for climate adaptation and urban restoration.

WERKstattPALAST: A 10-week festival uniting Science, Art, and Society and transformed the industrial harbor in a multidirectional platform, that shattered disciplinary boundaries, fueled discourse, and paved the way for sustainable infrastructures. This event unlocked new dimensions of communication and explored (Infra)STRUCTURE from diverse angles. Coordinated by KIT Innovation Hub and ato, it established a unique space where culture, science, and industry converged.