Jolma Architects

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Is Biodiversity in Cities Important? 1 week, 6 days ago

We all know biodiversity is important. Much has been written about it in both scientific literature and public media. But how important is it? What role does biodiversity have to play in our cities?

To answer […]

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid Social Segregation in Play Spaces 3 months, 1 week ago

Built environment professionals have an opportunity to influence not only the physical environment but also the societies that use the spaces we create. Much has been written in recent popular media regarding […]

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Gentrification 11 months, 1 week ago

Gentrification is a term that emerged in the mid-1960s to explain the demographic and social changes that some neighborhoods in the London were experiencing. Since then, a vast number of articles and essays on […]

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 1 year, 1 month ago

Public open spaces are vital for understanding cities. They are the main environments for citizens’ interaction and stimulation. While cities create the physical environment for social life, public spaces work as […]

Angus Bruce replied 1 year ago

Some very simple research and understanding of the project will answer your question – rather than follow the norm and preconceived ideas of ‘right and wrong’ the designers engaged directly with the community and THEY defined what went where, how and why. The designers took the approach of facilitating the outcome the neighbourhood wanted.

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Circular Economy Can Build Sustainability 1 year, 3 months ago

The circular economy seeks to move beyond traditional manufacture, use, and dispose culture to build resilience into systems, products and services throughout their lifecycle and beyond. In this article, we look […]

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Tampere: The Most Exciting City You've Never Heard Of 1 year, 4 months ago

Tampere (Finland’s second city) is the largest inland city in the Nordic region, serving an area containing over 505,000 inhabitants. With a long and productive industrial heritage, Tampere is the fastest growing […]

Jolma Architects replied 1 year, 3 months ago

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comment. The investment has come from a mixture of local and international business and the local city council, so not directly national. We’re not economists, so we cannot comment directly on foreign aid, but some quick googling found that as a % of GDP the US gives a large amount (total as GDP 1.67% in 2013). As a percentage of gros national income, Finland gives 0.55% and the US 0.19% of their respective incomes (OECD, 2013: https://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/documentupload/ODA%202013%20Tables%20and%20Charts%20En.pdf).
Edward Gates replied 1 year, 3 months ago

And who’s paying for this – China?

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Can Reduce Crime 1 year, 10 months ago

Crime is a perennial problem facing many inner-city areas. Antisocial behaviour and crime are major factors affecting urban decay, property prices, and quality of life. In this article, we investigate how […]

Tim Daugherty replied 1 year, 10 months ago

Great summary, and this is an excellent topic for LA’s to be engaged in. With licensure constantly under attack right now anything that focuses on Health, Welfare, and Safety is huge. Good stuff.
- Jolma Architects replied 1 year, 9 months ago
  
  Thank you for your comments, Tim. We agree entirely.

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Future Housing Solutions for Evolving Cities 1 year, 12 months ago

In an increasingly technological age, we are seeing many high-tech innovations invade our homes. Devices are becoming more and more intelligent, allowing us to alter the temperature, humidity, and lighting of our […]

Jolma Architects replied 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Bob,

Thank you for your comments. When it comes to costs it can be very difficult to compare true like for like internationally, not to mention the issue of the projects representing different types of future housing from block design to residential and mixed-use building right down to single-family dwellings. I’m not sure what value costs would really add to the article.

Perhaps you could write that article about a conservative approach to design solutions that has a positive impact on the issues raised. I would be interested in reading it.

Best regards,
Ashley

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Why Use Empathic Design in Landscape Architecture? 2 years ago

Empathic design in landscape architecture
In this article, we look at what empathic design is, and how this approach can lead to better design solutions. We are joined by international architect Moshe Katz, who […]

Jolma Architects replied 1 year, 11 months ago

Thanks for your comments Bob. I shall pass them on to Moshe.

BR
Ashley
Moshe Katz Architect replied 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Robert,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very happy to read, that we share the same values, same approach to design.
I am sure it will lead to better spaces, better experiences, a better world!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Moshe katz

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Pocket Parks as Urban Acupuncture 2 years, 2 months ago

In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture refers to the insertion of fine needles into specific parts of the human body with the aim of treating a range of symptoms. In a similar way, urban acupuncture refers […]

Arnaud Van Blommen replied 2 years, 1 month ago

Thank you for this very interesting article.
Although they are useful, I see Pocket Parks more as a cruel defect of public authorities (and private) investment in large public spaces.
Better Pocket Parks than nothing at all but let’s not forget that it’s a patch on a lack of commitment and decision-making.
- Jolma Architects replied 2 years, 1 month ago
  
  Hi Armaud,
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read out article and comment. Whilst it can be frustrating when public bodies don’t invest in large public open spaces, for me, it is not an ‘either/or’ situation. I think we should be campaigning for both. I believe pocket parks have a vital role to play in the city.
  - Arnaud Van Blommen replied 2 years, 1 month ago
    
    I agree but i hope too to have yet large public parks / open spaces (and investment) for people 🙂

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Landscape Architecture Mitigates the Urban Heat Island Effect 2 years, 4 months ago

Global temperatures are rising. This is especially felt in urban areas due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect, where temperatures can be 10oF (5.5oC) higher than the surrounding countryside. This phenomenon is […]