Exploring the Isuskitza Food Forest: A Project for Ecological Restoration and Community Engagement

The CAVIAR research group continues to strengthen its collaboration with initiatives that promote sustainability, the restoration of natural heritage and community engagement. On 9 July, members of the group took part in a visit to the project led by the Plentziako Herri Lurrak association to…

The KALELAGUN project continues to strengthen its international and social impact through collaborative initiatives

Over the past few weeks, the CAVIAR Research Group has continued to disseminate the outcomes of the KALELAGUN project across academic, professional and social settings. Participation in an international congress, a research stay in Japan, and involvement in a public event on unwanted…

An overview of scientific research published during the first half of 2026 by the CAVIAR research group

During the first half of 2026, the CAVIAR Research Group continued to contribute to advances in knowledge in architecture, urban planning, sustainability and building refurbishment through five new scientific publications. These works address a wide range of topics, including public…

New soil sampling and biodiversity monitoring activities at the Artajona Food Forest within the European FOOD FOREST project

From 9 to 12 June, fieldwork activities resumed at the Artajona Food Forest within the framework of the European project FOOD FOREST. The sessions focused on soil sampling, plant collection and identification, and the preparation of herbarium specimens…

A member of CAVIAR participated in an international meeting on green infrastructure and climate change adaptation at Uppsala University

CAVIAR participated in an international meeting on green infrastructure and climate change adaptation at Uppsala University. Last week, the University of Uppsala hosted an international event bringing together students, academic…

The “ChrYsalis” pavilion explored architecture between the physical and the immaterial at the Mugak/ Bienal 2025 in Donostia-San Sebastián

The installation “ChrYsalis Pavilion”, by architects Francisco González Quintial, José Real and Álvaro López, formed part of the programme of the Mugak/ Bienal 2025, held last December in Donostia-San Sebastián. The proposal was…

Practical guide for after home renovation: new information brochures now available with updated guidance and resources

Brochures with information on what to do after renovating your home are now available. This new publication is part of the Opengela – Urban Regeneration Offices programme, an initiative promoted by the…

Educational Centres in Navarre begin visits to the Artajona Food Forest as part of the FOOD FOREST project

The FOOD FOREST project has entered a new phase in Navarre with the launch of educational visits to the Artajona Food Forest. This initiative involves various educational centres and aims to promote hands-on learning around…

The CAVIAR Research Group addresses the vitality of public space and women’s night-time mobility at Tabakalera

PLANETAFARIA is a series of participatory gatherings at Tabakalera (Medialab, San Sebastián) that combine talks on ecology, sustainable urbanism and science with an informal picnic-style format and open dialogue. It is an open space…

ETXELAGUN I presents its progress alongside 11 other Gipuzkoa projects at the HARIAK-KORALE 2026 event

The ETXELAGUN I project presents its results at the HARIAK-KORALE 2026 event, held on 26 March in Donostia/San Sebastián. The initiative, focused on improving well-being and reducing unwanted loneliness among older…

The Rochapea neighbourhood moves forward with its final two collaborative murals in schools and community spaces

The Rochapea neighbourhood continues to promote community art with the launch of its final two collaborative murals, currently being developed on the façades of Patxi Larrainzar school and the Landare association. These…

Women+ in oPEN Lab: highlighting the female and gender-diverse talent driving social innovation and transformation

oPEN Lab continues to strengthen its commitment to equality, diversity and participation through the Women+ initiative, a campaign that highlights the role of women and gender-diverse people who actively contribute to the project and…

Bolzano hosts the second General Assembly of the European FOOD FOREST project, bringing together representatives from across Europe

On 12 and 13 February, Bolzano became the meeting point for the European partner organisations of the FOOD FOREST project, with the aim of consolidating progress in the development of viable business models for Food Forests…

Three new studies by the CAVIAR research group pave the way for more sustainable and safer construction

The CAVIAR research group has recently published three articles exploring how innovation and science can transform the construction sector and improve the health and safety of homes. From low-impact building materials to thermal risk…

We end 2025 at the CAVIAR Research Group, a year full of projects, publications, and exciting activities across different research areas

2025 has been an intense and highly productive year for the CAVIAR research group. We have concluded projects, launched new initiatives, published articles and books, participated in conferences, and organised numerous…