
Rafael Gónzalez-Palencia
Rafael is a journalist and editorial expert with over 20 years of experience in news operations and digital content development. He is the 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.
Artigos
Sociedade
5 Iconic Roles of Doors in Science Fiction
Doors serve a dual purpose in architecture, blending function and form. But in literature—and particularly in science fiction—they take on deeper symbolic meaning.
Arquitetura
Balkrishna Doshi and Le Corbusier: A collaboration that changed architecture.
When Balkrishna Doshi collaborated with Le Corbusier, they built a bridge between Eastern traditions and Western modernity.
Segurança
Biometrics on Europe’s AI Act: Balancing Ease, Security and Civil Rights
Artificial Intelligence casts a much bigger shadow than any other potentially disruptive innovation in the early 21st century.
Segurança
Creating Inclusive Security: Designing Airports for All Passengers
With more people than ever flying, the needs of travelers and the demands of airport security are evolving in tandem.
Arquitetura
Falhas Arquitetônicas Épicas: Os 5 Erros Mais Famosos da Arquitetura
Desde projetos ambiciosos com consequências imprevistas a falhas aparentemente pequenas com resultados desastrosos.
Arquitetura
Skeletons of Ambition: 5 Abandoned Construction Projects From Around the World
Creativity and ambition drive architects, but unforeseen problems often threaten their projects - and cause some to fail.
Sociedade
How Community Policing Transforms Neighborhoods
As security is increasingly understood as a holistic process, a new philosophy is gaining ground: Community policing.
Sociedade
How Oslo Emerged As the “Capital of Electric Cars”
Cars contribute 15% to global CO2; health and climate suffer. Rich countries adopt EV, with Norway as a prime example.
Segurança
7 Lições que os Estádios podem Ensinar sobre Gerenciamento de Acesso
Estratégias que envolvem tecnologia são essenciais para o gerenciamento de espaços públicos, como: shows, shoppings e eventos esportivos.
Arquitetura
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.
Sociedade
Como essas 5 Cidades Administram o Excesso de Turismo
Embora o turismo traga vida econômica para uma cidade, um fluxo além da sua capacidade pode criar uma série de problemas.
Arquitetura
A Sagrada Família de Gaudí Finalmente será Concluída em 2026?
A icônica basílica de Barcelona está se aproximando do seu 144º ano de construção. Sua conclusão é esperada para 2026, coincidindo com o centenário da morte de Gaudí.
Urbanização
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 climate change.
Sociedade
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 construction.
Urbanização
Burden of Buildings: How New York is Sinking Under its Own Weight
New York City’s built environment is causing it to sink by one to two millimeters a year, according to a research published last year
Segurança
Projetando Espaços: A Ligação entre Arquitetura e Saúde Mental
Um número cada vez maior de pesquisas recentes sugere que há uma forte ligação entre a arquitetura e a saúde mental.
Urbanização
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.
Arquitetura
The Role of Color in Sustainable Architecture Beyond Aesthetics
There's evidence that color plays a powerful role in our lives, affecting our moods, feelings, how we work, and how we act.
Sociedade
How TV Shows Altered Our Homes
TV remains dominant, drawing 3 hours of daily viewing time and subtly influencing society with hit sitcoms and series.
Tecnologia
How 3D-printed Schools Can Revolutionize Global Education
Millions of children remain without education due to a lack of schools. 3D printing enables quick and cost-effective construction, creating accessible infrastructure.
Arquitetura
Trailblazing Women Architects: Lina Bo Bardi (1914 – 1992)
A remarkable career, marked by resilience, reinvention, pivoting, and a profound impact on the architectural landscape of Brazil and beyond.