BASTA urbanism provides urban design solutions that address the challenges of cities of today. The ultimate goal is to make regenerative cities: urban developments that actively restore ecological and social systems.
Urban design for sustainable communities
NDSM Docklands Amsterdam - Mix to the max! Urban planning framework, architectural code and 3D virtual reality experience for one of the most vibrant cultural hotspots in the Netherlands
Creating net-positive neighbourhoods
Interview with knowledge institute Duurzaam Gebouwd. Through upscaling biobased building the City of Amsterdam aims to create net-positive neighbourhoods: urban developments that actually store more CO2 in their material components than is emitted during the production and construction phase.
Making cities green and healthy
Utrecht 2040 - Research and design study for the east side of Dutch city Utrecht to create a city edge that is green, healthy and future-proof. The project researches crossovers between healthy urban living and topics like new mobility, food production and climate adaptation
Circular strategies for temporary use
Plug-In City Eindhoven - Pop-up and plug-in framework, inspired by the visionary architects of Archigram, to facilitate start-ups and experimental urban initiatives
Embracing new urban mobility
Crowdus Street Dallas - Replacing cars and introducing shared space for pedestrians, bicycles and small electric vehicles