Noise pollution is more than just an annoyance; it’s a growing public health issue that’s affecting our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore what noise pollution is, how it impacts your health, and what we can do to reduce its effects. What is Noise pollution? Noise pollution is defined as sound, […]

White sandy beaches and tropical resorts are the two main things that most people imagine when it comes to Maldives. How about an island populated by tall buildings and scooter traffic? Malé is the capital city of The Republic of Maldives. Its land area is just a shy 1.95 km² where the population is most

To Jacobs, a well-functioning neighbourhood city street has a little of everything: shops, cafés, schools, libraries, recreation, and destinations that encourage walking day and night. Buildings hold apartments but also neighbourhood shops, doctors’ offices, and office space. Having well-balanced street-level design activates the sidewalks and invites residents outside with their all-important “eyes on the street,”

The capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, has undergone rapid urbanisation over the last 10 years and now houses over 2 million inhabitants[1].  Urbanisation is rapidly becoming one of the key challenges of the country’s development. Despite the opportunities presented by such growth, Phnom Penh faces multi-faceted threats from inadequate basic service provision: drainage wastewater treatment