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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

Urbanization

From Wasteland to Wonderland: Green Spaces Transformation of Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba, southern Brazil's largest city, transformed from a neglected wasteland to a model of urban sustainability starting in the 1960s.....

Security

Designing Secure Spaces with Mental Health in Mind

A growing body of recent research suggests that there is a powerful link between architecture and mental health.....

Sustainability Urbanization

Burden of Buildings: How New York is Sinking Under its Own Weight

New York's built environment is sinking the city – according to a research published last year by the US Geological Survey.....

Society

How Africa Embraced Gender Equality in Construction

Pioneering projects in Africa are poised to turn a potential crisis into an empowering opportunity, by hiring more women in....

Urbanization

6 Ways Urban Oases Can Improve Our Cities

An urban oasis is a nature-based solution designed to make cities cooler, cleaner, and more manageable in the face of....

Architecture

Will Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Finally Be Completed in 2026?

Barcelona’s iconic basilica is nearing its 144th year of construction. Its completion is awaited in 2026, coinciding with the centennial....