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Rethinking Placemaking: An Ecosystem Approach Centering Non-Human Stakeholders
Rethinking placemaking through an ecosystem lens - designing urban spaces that prioritize non-human stakeholders

afkar collective
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Unleashing Innovation in the Middle East: Confronting the Paradox of Risk Aversion
Middle East's innovation held back by risk aversion. Overcoming cultural, regulatory barriers critical to unleash entrepreneurship.

afkar collective
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Emerging Innovation Frontiers: Reimagining Progress in a Post-Growth World
Innovation's new frontiers circular economy, biomimicry, social innovation, regenerative design, decentralized & wellbeing-focused approach

afkar collective
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Bits, Atoms, SynBio, and the Future of Cities
SynBio merges bits and atoms, transforming cities with sustainable materials and living infrastructure.

afkar collective
Aug 29, 20243 min read


The Digital-Physical Divide: Urban Technology's Struggle to Keep Pace with Climate Change's
Cities race ahead digitally but lag physically. Climate change exposes risks of outdated infrastructure. We must innovate in atoms.

afkar collective
Aug 26, 20243 min read


The Crucial Role of Autoconsistency in Deploying AI Systems
Ensuring autoconsistency in AI is crucial for reliability, fairness, and user trust.

afkar collective
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Digital Architecture Infrastructure Design for Future-Ready Cities
Incorporate Digital Architecture Infrastructure Design in city planning to boost connectivity, economic growth, and sustainability.

afkar collective
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Knowledge Curation in the Digital Age: Navigating Data Swamps, Illuminating Dark Data, and Mitigating Its Impacts
The digital age has ushered in an era of unprecedented information abundance. But how can we manage it?

afkar collective
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Breaking the Mold: Embracing Ecosystemic Business Models for True Innovation
Shift from traditional innovation labs to ecosystemic models using SPVs for deeper collaboration & scalable impact. #Innovation #Ecosystems

afkar collective
Jun 25, 20244 min read


The Epistemological Limits of Urban Digital Twins
Unlocking urban equity requires parallel development of epistemological approaches & knowledge curation practices in digital twins.

afkar collective
Jun 8, 20243 min read


Beyond the Hype: Unpacking the True Impact of "Smart Cities"
"Smart Cities" promise efficiency but often prioritize profit over solving real urban challenges.

afkar collective
Apr 30, 20249 min read


Reassessing Carbon Credits: A Double-Edged Sword for Urban Climate Strategy?
Carbon credits fund emission reductions but require scrutiny. Transparency and assessments are critical for genuine environmental impact.

afkar collective
Apr 25, 20244 min read


Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Transformation of Bangkok through its Linear Park
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, Bangkok is setting a new benchmark with its ambitious linear park project. This...

afkar collective
Mar 30, 20242 min read


Nurturing Nature’s Lifeline: Unveiling the Economic Advantages of Soil Regeneration in Urban Developments
In the face of escalating soil degradation impacting 33% of the world's soils due to erosive practices, pollution, and unsustainable land...

afkar collective
Mar 25, 20244 min read


Embracing Green Innovation: Bangkok's Benchakitti Park as a Model for Sustainable Urban Living
In the heart of Bangkok, amidst the swirling rhythms of city life, lie hidden gems of sustainability that are not just transforming the...

afkar collective
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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