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The Danish studio Bjarke Ingels Group won the international architectural competition
The promise is that it will save between 30% and 50% on users’ energy bills
For the first time there, financial backing is forthcoming
ViennaUP’22 will bring people from over 40 countries to the Austrian capital in a business festival fuelled by the unique local atmosphere
The local community welcomed Ukrainians fleeing war with outstanding support
Belgium will now join a small club of countries empowering youth political participation – Austria, Greece and Malta
Student teams will have 24 hours to come up with solutions for that issue
The new Walking and Cycling Index shows that an overwhelming majority want to live in 20-minute neighbourhoods
Part of an ongoing trend among these institutions to increase convenience for users
The city also added a new bathing area
The plan calls for accelerating green energy developments in the EU, with 2027 as a supposed cut-off deadline for Russian energy imports
As the EU Commission is about to vote on REPowerEU, a bill to fund alternative natural gas suppliers, Breakthrough Energy claims that the bloc needs more battery storage capacity
The cities met last week in Katowice to draft a plan on how to facilitate cycling between their territories
The REPowerEU 200 billion-euro plan calls for a gradual reduction of Russian fuel imports
These special zones were created last year with the aim of boosting biodiversity in the city
The building has been undergoing a major renovation since the start of 2021
It is renewing and introducing direct flight connections to attract visitors from the US, Middle East and Europe
The installation of the sensors is part of its “Smart Museum” project
Authorities want to do away with the passive status of nature in the city
The programme targets young children whose parents cannot afford to stay home while school is closed
The Finnish capital will hold ‘Entrepreneur Day for Women’ next month
The city also added a new bathing area
A woman using a VR headset
Brejlando allows spectators to view their favourite plays from the comfort of their homes
Cultural institutions have suffered greatly over the past year as theatres, galleries, cinemas, etc. were forced to shut due to the outbreak of COVID. The closure of cultural events has not only resulted in unemployment but also deeply affected those who frequently attend them.
Taking this further, it has been proven that cultural activities positively impact our mental health as they stimulate one’s mind whilst also relieving stress and anxiety. As such, the closure of cultural institutions has affected both those who are employed in the arts as well as spectators and audiences.
Understanding this, Czech visionaries from Brainz Studios have worked with the City of Prague to create a “take-away theatre” called Brejlando; that is, a theatrical experience using virtual reality. This innovation will allow people to, once again, take part in cultural activities whilst staying safe in the comfort of their homes.
“When the spectator cannot go to the theatre, the theatre will go to the spectator,” film producer and councillor Hana Třeštíková was quoted on Brejlando’s website.
According to its website, the “take-away theatre” offers an experimental experience in virtual reality. Moreover, it allows spectators to view the play of their choice in 3D and with a 360-degree-view.
To book this experience, one must first select their preferred date and play. After this, a courier will deliver VR glasses and information on how they should be used. On the following day, the courier will return to collect the glasses.
In this way, Brejlando offers theatregoers a unique, safe, and simple solution during these difficult times. More importantly, it supports cultural institutions by allowing the operation of such events.
It must be noted that Brejlando further assures its clients that the glasses will be disinfected and sterilised before being delivered as it notes that “hygiene is a priority”. As such, the VR glasses go through various stages of disinfection, one of which includes the use of a certified UV sterilisation box.
Thus, Brejlando ensures the safety of its users whilst offering them a unique and innovative theatrical experience during challenging times.
The local community welcomed Ukrainians fleeing war with outstanding support
Belgium will now join a small club of countries empowering youth political participation – Austria, Greece and Malta
The REPowerEU 200 billion-euro plan calls for a gradual reduction of Russian fuel imports
The Smart City Alliance has been quietly building functional tools for both citizens and authorities since 2016
Part of an ongoing trend among these institutions to increase convenience for users
Student teams will have 24 hours to come up with solutions for that issue
The Smart City Alliance has been quietly building functional tools for both citizens and authorities since 2016
The cities met last week in Katowice to draft a plan on how to facilitate cycling between their territories
The REPowerEU 200 billion-euro plan calls for a gradual reduction of Russian fuel imports
It is renewing and introducing direct flight connections to attract visitors from the US, Middle East and Europe
The Catalonian capital’s society and the trajectory of its attitudes have been studied since 1998
The Finnish capital will hold ‘Entrepreneur Day for Women’ next month
These will be spread across 11 EU countries and will serve to support the EU Missions
The European Commission has accepted to develop the idea
An interview about AYR, one of the 2021 New European Bauhaus Prize winners
An interview with Nigel Jollands and Sue Goeransson from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
An interview with the President of the City of Athens Reception & Solidarity Centre
A talk with the Mayor of Malmö on the occasion of the city’s UN Resilience Hub status
