Design Principles Sustainable urban development integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations to create livable cities for current and future generations. Transit-oriented development clusters housing and commercial activities around public transportation hubs, reducing car dependency while creating walkable neighborhoods. Green inf

Ecological Understanding Indigenous knowledge systems represent sophisticated environmental understanding developed through generations of close observation and relationship with specific landscapes. Traditional ecological knowledge includes detailed awareness of plant properties, animal behavior patterns, weather indicators, and ecosystem relation

Irrigation Innovation Water conservation technologies revolutionize agricultural practices, which consume 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. Precision irrigation systems including drip and micro-sprinklers deliver water directly to plant roots, reducing consumption by up to 60% compared to conventional flood irrigation. Soil moisture sensors and

Knowledge Systems Traditional medicine encompasses diverse healing approaches developed over centuries within specific cultural contexts. Chinese medicine employs herbal formulations, acupuncture, and qigong based on energy flow concepts dating back over 2,500 years. Ayurvedic traditions from India classify individuals into constitutional types (do