House Douro Wood / MJARC Arquitectos

Douro Wood House is a small vacation home located in the heart of the Douro River valley in Portugal. Developed with a conscious and sustainable approach, this modular wooden residence reflects a strong commitment to good practices in green architecture. From the initial design, the project aimed to minimize its impact on the surrounding landscape as much as possible. The choice of structure and cladding made from wood sourced from certified and sustainably managed forests was central, promoting low environmental impact construction and a reduced carbon footprint. The inclusion of openings in the roof allowed for the complete preservation of the existing trees on the site, reinforcing respect for the local ecosystem.

Exhibition Hall Kassel / Innauer-Matt Architekten

The new exhibition hall is the latest addition to the richly diverse world of high-quality art and cultural architecture in Kassel, home of the documenta. On the edge of the baroque park Karlsaue lies the Art Academy, a building designed by Paul Friedrich Posenenske in 1962. The new hall was erected in the inner courtyard of the historically protected building, thus drawing on a site that Posenenske had originally conceived for a possible expansion.

Rice Museum: Architecture Rooted in Rural Memory and Ecology

Located on a farm in southern India, the Rice Museum occupies the upper floor of Syed Ghani's home, nestled in the verdant agricultural landscape of Mandya — a region shaped by brick structures, expansive greenery, and ancestral farming knowledge. Syed Ghani, a farmer, historian, and museologist, has dedicated himself to preserving indigenous rice varieties through seed conservation, proliferation, and educational initiatives. With the support of local farmers, he has helped recover more than 1,000 native paddy (rice) varieties, safeguarding an essential part of India's agricultural heritage.

The World's Largest Cities in 2025 by Population

Every year, World Population Day is observed on July 11th, aiming to increase people's awareness of various population issues, such as the importance of urbanization, gender equality, poverty, health, and human rights. In 2025, under the theme "Empowering Youth to Build the Families They Want," the United Nations draws attention to the largest generation of young people in history, many of whom are coming of age in rapidly urbanizing contexts. Urban centers remain key to understanding these demographic patterns, as cities continue to attract populations seeking opportunity, stability, and access to essential services. Today, more than half of the global population resides in urban areas, a share projected to increase to 66% by 2050.

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