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Currently, more than 50% of the global population lives in cities. In Central America, this figure rises to 80%. While cities generate more than 90% of the global Gross Domestic Product, they are also responsible for 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. The mission of the ÖMINA Foundation is to amplify and disseminate the work of global innovators and visionary entrepreneurs who are building a more socially and environmentally just future.

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PLEA 2026 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) is one of the world's most important international conferences on sustainable architecture, bioclimatic design, building science, energy efficiency, and urban resilience. The 2026 edition will take place from July 27 to 31, 2026, in San José, Costa Rica, marking the first time this prestigious gathering is held in Central America.

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Costa Rica will host a session of the Chilean project #XFORMAS (X Ways of Doing Architecture) for the first time this Wednesday, April 10, at Universidad Veritas.

Organized by the research platform Justicia Espacial, the studio Teddy Cruz + Fonna Forman shares its experience with Participatory Action Research (PAR) processes within their architectural and political practice in San Diego.

In this upcoming discussion organized by the research platform Justicia Espacial, Mexican architect Axel Becerra discusses the environmental, technical, economic, and social principles involved in spatial justice projects.

Organized by the research platform Justicia Espacial, this discussion features Mexican architect and urbanist Surella Segu, co-founder of El Cielo Arquitectos, who will share her experiences with engagement in a practice focused on urban renewal and comprehensive solutions for housing deficits.

Organized by the research platform Justicia Espacial, this upcoming discussion features the team from AGA Estudio, Caracas, and their experience in programming for social impact projects.