EcoBUILD Storytelling Blog
Welcome to the EcoBUILD Storytelling Blog – a multi-layered space where science, design, and human experience come together. Here, we explore how sustainable buildings and urban environments shape our lives, communities, and the ecosystems around us.
Our blog is a mix of:
User Stories & Case Studies
Real or realistic experiences from people interacting with eco-friendly buildings and urban spaces. These stories help us understand the human side of sustainability and show how design choices affect daily life.
Narrative Stories & Personas
Engaging, character-driven stories (like the one with Mara) that explore emotions, challenges, and opportunities in eco-conscious living. These stories connect scientific and design concepts to real human experiences.
Design & Technology Insights
Articles on specific building strategies, from indigenous architectural wisdom to cutting-edge technological innovations. We explain how these approaches work, their benefits, and how they can be applied in real-world projects.
Through this blog, we aim to create a rich, accessible dialogue between researchers, designers, and the broader community. We want contributions that inspire curiosity, spark ideas, and illustrate how thoughtful design can improve both human life and the environment.
Whether you’re a researcher, student, designer, or just curious about sustainable living, the EcoBuild Storytelling Blog invites you to explore, learn, and imagine the future of buildings and cities with us.
Latest Stories
When buildings become Naturescapes: How EcoBUILD can help bridge ecological knowledge and urban design
How buildings can become ecological actors in the urban naturescape - showing the links of EcoBUILD to the NATURESCAPES project.
But where are the numbers? Building the evidence bridge for ecological design
Buildings are already being designed with nature in mind. But without a shared knowledge infrastructure connecting design decisions to ecological outcomes, ambition and reality keep drifting apart.
Two Lives, Same Person
A narrative exploring the meaningful difference between living in a metabolically broken city and a city of ecosystem-generating buildings.