Destino. Uma palavra que carrega um peso enorme. Pode ser aquilo que nos espera lá no fim, no final de tudo, ou simplesmente o lugar para onde vamos. Como quem está numa estação de comboios, a olhar para o horizonte, onde o trilho se perde no desconhecido. Parece fácil pensar…
Category: Pensamentos soltos

Returning to the Forest: Designing a Legacy of Life, Death, and Renewal
Returning to the Forest: Designing a Legacy of Life, Death, and Renewal Nuno Mamede Santos, 12/2024 [Versão Portuguesa abaixo] Death is a universal truth, a delicate transition that binds the threads of the past, present, and future. Yet, how we approach this inevitable moment shapes not only our culture but…

Regenerative Interventions in the Water Cycle: Strategies to Build Resilience in Landscapes and Ecosystems
Regenerative Interventions in the Water Cycle: Strategies to Build Resilience in Landscapes and Ecosystems Nuno Mamede Santos, 11/2024 [Versão Portuguesa abaixo] The water cycle is one of the most fundamental and dynamic forces that sustain life on Earth. From the moment water evaporates from oceans, rivers, lakes, and even the…

Regenerative Design: Thriving Futures
What is Regenerative Design? By Nuno Mamede Santos Regenerative design is not just about keeping things as they are. It’s about going a step further—actively restoring and improving the world around us. It’s about helping ecosystems, communities, and economies not just survive but thrive. At its heart, regenerative design is…

The Cycle of Electricity: A Conductor for Life
The Cycle of Electricity: A Conductor for Life By Nuno Mamede Santos Throughout history, humanity has sought to understand the forces that sustain life on Earth. We’re familiar with natural cycles like the water cycle, carbon, and nitrogen flows. But there’s another cycle that isn’t discussed as often—the “cycle of…