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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?

Linescapes wrote a new post, How to Draw Landscapes (Like a Landscape Architect) 1 year, 5 months ago

There is a big difference between taking a snapshot with your smartphone or taking time to draw something: the former you will likely forget, and the latter you will remember. Why is that? Drawing forces you to […]

Tim Daugherty replied 1 year, 5 months ago

Great tutorial and I love the video.
- Linescapes replied 1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Hey Tim,
  I’m glad you like it!
  – Gasper
Kristin Faurest replied 1 year, 4 months ago

We use Linescapes as preparatory material for our intensive seminar in Japanese garden arts here at Portland Japanese Garden. Because our program attracts landscape practitioners of all types — some are contractors or horticulturalists, for example, and not all of them draw — it’s great preparation and really helps reduce the phobia of doing the drawing assignments we give them! We’re fans.
- Linescapes replied 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Dear Kristin,
  this is amazing and flattering to hear! It would be great to see the work you do there.
  Best,
  Gasper

Linescapes wrote a new post, Improve Your Drawing Skills: Perspective and Proportions 1 year, 9 months ago

CAD has been a standard in the profession for decades, planing in virtual reality is around the corner and everyone can take snapshots of views they want to remember with their smartphones. But we want to talk to […]

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