OUR HOME, PEDRA BRANCA | MARIAH’S DOCUMENTARY
Tempo estimado: < 1 minuto There is no safer space than our home, and the current moment has reinforced this idea. Family at home, work at home, school close by, more bikes and fewer cars on the streets, urban kindness, opting for local services: at Pedra Branca this has been the reality for two decades. Through a sensitive and inspiring […]
CHARACTERISTICS OF A 15-MINUTE CITY
Tempo estimado: 2 minutos The concept of a 15-minute city is characterized by access to essential services at a comfortable distance to be covered on foot or by means of active modes, such as bicycle and scooter, for example. Experts in sustainable urban planning defend the concept of a 15-minute city because this development format allows people to approach […]
LEADER OR BOSS: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AND WHY WORRY ABOUT IT
Tempo estimado: 3 minutos The fame of a bossy boss, who causes fear and imposes orders on his collaborators is a paradigm that has been declining over the years. In modern, technological and innovative companies, the role of the leader started to gain prominence. Nobody wants to take orders, but be understood and respected. With major changes in the […]
TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN A MORE CONNECTED COUNTRY ARE TOPICS OF THE 2020 INNOVATION EXPERIENCE CONFERENCE
Tempo estimado: 3 minutos Free and interactive online event brings together the new economy most innovative minds For the second consecutive year, the meeting of the largest digital platforms in the country will be held, the Innovation Experience Conference. The project – which, in this edition, has the official support of ABO2O – Brazilian Online to Offline Association, FECOMERCIOSP […]
URBAN MOBILITY PLANNING IN SMART CITIES
Tempo estimado: 2 minutos Urban mobility is one of the main challenges for cities. The urbanization process requires a sustainable urban planning to minimize the negative impacts of disorderly growth in large urban centers. A smart city seeks to solve the main urban infrastructure challenges by designing a planned urban environment capable of providing well-being and quality of life […]
REDISCOVERY OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT IN THE POST-PANDEMIC
Tempo estimado: 2 minutos Large urban centers were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had profound impacts on health, the economy and changes in consumption habits. The need for social distancing and isolation to contain the proliferation of the virus accelerated the changes that were already in progress, such as digital transformation and remote work. It is evident […]
WHY YOU SHOULD PRACTICE SPORTS
Tempo estimado: 3 minutos In March 2020, the IBGE released data showing that 47% of Brazilians are sedentary, that is, they don’t practice any type of sport or physical activity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), among young people this number reaches 84%. With the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil, the level of inactivity has been […]
USTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING IN CIDADE PEDRA BRANCA IS INSPIRED IN THE NEW URBANISM
Tempo estimado: 3 minutos Cidade Pedra Branca, a neighborhood-city created 20 years ago in Greater Florianópolis, is an international reference in sustainable urban planning. The neighborhood adopts the concept of new urbanism, receiving numerous awards for innovative practices that provide greater quality of life to residents, visitors and the community in general. The creation of the neighborhood in a […]
ESSENTIALISM: A LIFESTYLE
Tempo estimado: 3 minutos If you have only one minute to read what Essentialism is, here you go: The author Greg McKeown, writer of the book ‘Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less’, says the most appropriate definition of essentialism is “less but better“. The basic value proposition of Essentialism is: “Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying […]
BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Tempo estimado: 3 minutos Society is increasingly aware of the need to reduce environmental impact, investing in the use of renewable energy sources and adopting sustainable measures on a daily basis. In this context, sustainable architecture becomes a competitive differential in the real estate market and many architectural projects have adopted this concept in the construction of residential and […]