Nature-based solutions (NbS) continue to demonstrate their power in reshaping urban environments and tackling pressing environmental challenges. This potential was on full display at Climathon Lund 2024 (5-6 november 2024), where the City of Malmö posed a compelling question:
How can nature-based solutions be integrated into industrial or post-industrial areas?
The responses were nothing short of inspiring, but one idea stood out among the rest:
The Green Caterpillar by Ludwig Bengtsson Sonesson and team.
Their visionary concept focuses on transforming Nyhamnen, a post-industrial area, into a green architectural marvel. By weaving natural elements into the existing infrastructure, the team presented a solution that does more than beautify—it actively combats carbon emissions and reuses water. The result? A design that is as functional as it is sustainable and as innovative as it is visually striking.
At ARCADIA, we believe in the power of projects like The Green Caterpillar to redefine what cities can achieve through NbS. These initiatives align perfectly with our mission to foster cross-sector collaboration, driving climate adaptation and sustainable urban development.