In urban areas around the world, the consequences of climate change are particularly drastic. Adapting to and mitigating these impacts, in conjunction with environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable development, requires an overarching planning approach that prioritizes open space and water bodies, low-emission mobility, and the economical use of resources and energy. Green infrastructure is a strategy for such an open space-oriented development and means organising landscapes and urban open space in a multifunctional network.
Blue-green network developement
Concepts for versatile green-blue networked open spaces and landscapes serve to formulate long-term objectives and derive measures, develop funding opportunities and involve residents. Sustainably planned green infrastructure can be recognized in open spaces and landscapes that are multifunctional and easily accessible, that store and release rainwater, or that are rich in biodiversity. We aim to combine these functional goals with aesthetic design to create individual and atmospheric places.

Green motorway ring Prague
To alleviate traffic in Prague's city center and create a more livable urban space, the urban motorway ring (mestsky okruh) is set to be completed in the coming years. A multidisciplinary team has developed a concept aimed at minimizing urban and landscape disruptions while promoting long-term development with compensatory measures. Central to this plan are green connections integrated into the urban green infrastructure, designed to be multifunctional. These will include ecological and recreational functions, a network of fast cycle routes to enhance future-oriented mobility, and the development of biodiverse, drought-resistant vegetation and rainwater retention areas to adapt to climate change. The project was commissioned by the Prague Institute of Planning.
Development plan for Green infrastructure in Panyu district
In the southern Chinese district of Panyu, high-density urban development has replaced much of the traditional Pearl River Delta landscape. We were commissioned to develop a green infrastructure concept to integrate high-quality open space into the urbanization process, aiming to make Panyu a model for ecological urban development. Covering over 500 square kilometers, the concept includes various components and connections, such as forests, parks, agricultural areas, watercourses, wetlands, and pathways. Green-blue corridors provide the framework, serving natural and transport functions. With increasing densification reducing open space, multifunctional use is emphasized. Principles and guidelines set target qualities for the network, and an indicator system and roadmap of measures have been developed to monitor and implement the concept.

Nature-based solutions
To sustainably enhance living conditions in both urban and rural areas, we rely on nature-based solutions that harness the properties of water, soil, plants, and microbes. These solutions are especially valuable in areas where natural systems have been disrupted, such as former industrial sites. They include replacing gray infrastructure with nature-oriented systems, like rainwater drainage and storage, and using vegetated areas for cooling through high evaporation rates. Trees and façade greening also provide shade and stabilize surfaces with deep-rooted plants, while improving air and water quality. Nature-based solutions are cost-effective over time due to low maintenance needs. As they require a comprehensive planning approach, We handle everything from initial concepts to detailed construction details.
Revitalization of rivers and watercourses
Watercourses are vital resources in a city's green-blue system, forming ecological corridors that improve the urban climate and provide recreational areas for residents. They can also serve as alternative routes for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting green spaces, the city, and the countryside. In planning, it's essential to consider entire watercourse systems and leverage the broad impacts of interventions. Engineering-biological construction methods are cost-effective, durable, self-stabilizing, and adaptable to varying water levels. Revitalizing water bodies involves restoring near-natural banks, creating habitats, and using natural construction techniques to manage water flow and retention.


“sponge city” and water sensitive urban design
The natural use of rainwater is becoming increasingly important, especially in regions experiencing longer periods of heat and drought. In humid areas, managing rainwater volume and dynamics is crucial to prevent flooding. The concept of the "sponge city" integrates the natural water cycle of precipitation, infiltration, vaporization, and evaporation into urban design, enabling cities to store water like a sponge. Rainwater concepts help manage infiltration and storage potential in urban areas, combining water supply and storage with vegetated areas to form a sponge system. By making urban surfaces permeable and porous, water storage volumes are created, allowing water to seep into the groundwater, be available to plants or people, or evaporate with heat consumption. Instead of directing rainwater into the sewer system, it is stored on-site, often combined with planting beds or trees, benefiting plants even in extremely dry locations.


