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Rafael González-Palencia

Rafael is a journalist and editorial expert with +20 years experience in news operations and digital content development. He's author of the 'Marca Style Book' (2012) and has worked for Unidad Editorial, the Global Media Group and the Axel Springer Group before joining dormakaba as Digital Editor.

Articles

Architecture

Trailblazing Women Architects: Mariam Issoufou Kamara

“By sustaining people you are alike to sustain the environment as well." - these words perfectly summarize Issoufou's architectural approach.....

Security

7 Lessons Football Stadiums Can Teach About Crowd Access Management

Football stadiums across the globe welcome thousands of fans on a weekly basis. When it comes to best practice for....

Society

How Oslo Emerged As the “Capital of Electric Cars”

Cars and vehicles are responsible for almost 15 percent of global CO2 emissions, accelerating climate change, air pollution, and respiratory....

Society

How Community Policing Transforms Neighborhoods

As security is increasingly understood as a holistic process, a new philosophy is gaining ground: Community policing. But please, do....

Architecture

Skeletons of Ambition: 5 Abandoned Construction Projects From Around the World

The five following abandoned construction sites from around the world stand as stark reminders of the challenges that can plague....

Architecture

Architectural Epic Fails: 5 Most Famous Mistakes in Architecture

Just like the rest of us, architects and engineers also blunder. Nevertheless, in many cases, these oversights can linger around....