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MO.CA: The Future of Sustainable Living in a Mobile Home

the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has unveiled a groundbreaking project – MO.CA (MOBILE CATALYST). This modern mobile home, crafted from zero-kilometer natural materials and employing cutting-edge digital construction techniques, marks a new option for eco-friendly living.

Built entirely from sustainably harvested dowel-laminated wood sourced from IAAC’s Valldaura Labs in the Collserola Natural Park of Barcelona, MO.CA represents a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation. This self-sufficient dwelling is designed to accommodate two individuals comfortably while boasting essential domestic amenities, all while minimizing its environmental footprint.

Powered entirely by solar energy, MO.CA can sustain 24 hours of continuous use without the need for recharging, making it truly self-sufficient. A set of three light-flexible monocrystalline solar panels connected to a MultiPlus inverter live on the roof, along with a backup battery, to keep unit up and running with power.

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Exploring Stone Age BCN: Unveiling Barcelona's Ancient Past

Barcelona, a city pulsating with modernity, is also a treasure trove of history, with roots reaching back to ancient times. Amidst the vibrant streets and bustling plazas lie remnants of its Stone Age past, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its earliest inhabitants. Join us on a journey through the Stone Age BCN, where the echoes of antiquity still resonate.

Unveiling Barcelona's Prehistoric Heritage:

Nestled amidst the modern skyline of Barcelona lies a hidden world waiting to be discovered—the Stone Age BCN. Stone Age artifacts have been unearthed across the city, providing invaluable insights into the lives of its ancient inhabitants. From primitive tools to ceremonial objects, each discovery adds another piece to the puzzle of Barcelona's prehistoric past.

Exploring Archaeological Sites:

One of the most significant Stone Age sites in Barcelona is the Can Sadurn￭ Cave, located in the Collserola Natural Park. Here, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of human occupation dating back thousands of years. Excavations have revealed stone tools, animal bones, and traces of early human habitation, painting a vivid picture of life in ancient Barcelona.

Another notable site is the Montserrat Cave, where cave paintings depicting scenes of hunting and gathering offer a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural practices of Barcelona's ancient inhabitants. These remarkable artworks provide a window into a world long vanished, where humans lived in harmony with nature, relying on primitive tools and ingenuity to survive.

Preserving Barcelona's Heritage:

As Barcelona continues to evolve, preserving its rich archaeological heritage becomes increasingly important. Efforts to protect Stone Age sites and artifacts are underway, ensuring that future generations can continue to explore and appreciate the city's ancient past. Through education and conservation initiatives, Barcelona aims to safeguard its prehistoric legacy for years to come.

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la conversación, el eje civilizador.

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Benedetta Craveri ofrece en este libro, tan riguroso y sugerente como ameno y erudito, un periplo literario apasionante en el que da voz a figuras femeninas emblemáticas que hicieron posible una cultura basada en el poder de la palabra, germen de la sociedad civil moderna y de la opinión pública.

Antes de la Revolución de 1789, Francia conoció dos siglos convulsos. Este largo periodo de transformaciones tiene como hilo conductor el salón literario, donde la mujer es la figura central y la conversación, el eje civilizador.

El arte de la conversación, que en principio era un juego destinado al placer y a la distracción, se nutrió de la literatura para dar lugar a la introspección, a la historia, a la reflexión científica, filosófica y política. En ese ambiente estrictamente laico las mujeres de la época, carentes de derechos civiles y jurídicos, establecieron las reglas del juego: rechazaron las injerencias del poder en la vida privada para crear y fomentar así un espacio de libertad que se les negaba en el exterior.  

A través de anécdotas, de dichos memorables, de retratos, de descripciones de ambientes y lugares, la autora reconstruye un mundo en el que términos como sociabilidad, ingenio o gracia expresan un ideal de civilización que pretende plasmarse a través de la palabra, una palabra que Benedetta Craveri analiza y recrea de una manera magistral.

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El programa de Manifesta 15 s'estructura mitjançant tres clústers que uneixen projectes al voltant de tres temes principals: “Imaginant futurs”, “Cuidar i ser cuidats” i “Equilibrant conflictes”.

Sant Cugat del Vallès: Monestir de Sant Cugat 

Clúster: Cuidar i ser cuidats

El Monestir de Sant Cugat és una abadia benedictina fundada el segle IX. Acabat al segle XIV, el monestir, un dels més importants de la regió, té elements gòtics, renaixentistes i barrocs. El Monestir de Sant Cugat està ubicat a la serra de Collserola. L’espiritualitat del monestir és un reflex del tema Cuidar i ser cuidats, que aborda la importància de cuidar-nos a nosaltres mateixos, els uns als altres i el medi natural.

El colectivo radio SLUMBER explorará actividades participativas para ayudar a las generaciones más jóvenes en cuanto a bienestar y atención plena.

En relación al tema de la curación y el cuidado, se pondrán en contacto con la diáspora asiática de la zona del Besòs. 

radio SLUMBER: Zoénie Liwen Deng (NL/CN), Elaine W. Ho (HK/EE.UU.), Clara Jo (EE.UU./DE/KR), Amy Suo Wu (AU/NL/CN) y Hui Ye (CN/AT)

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Top Adventure Activities to do in Your Barcelona Tour

Barcelona, the vivacious capital of Catalonia, is well known for more than simply its fascinating past and beautiful architecture. It also provides a wide range of exhilarating adventure activities for thrill seekers. Look no further if you want to add some adventure to your Barcelona tour. In this post, we'll focus on a few of the best adventure sports that will make your heart race and provide you life-changing experiences.

1) Paragliding over the Mediterranean:

Paragliding over the Mediterranean Sea is a must-try activity in Barcelona for an amazing airborne adventure. Take in stunning views of the city's shoreline and the azure oceans below as you feel the rush of flying through the air. As you set out on this heart-pounding adventure, reputable paragliding schools and qualified instructors guarantee your safety. Montserrat, a nearby town, also provides paragliding chances with breathtaking mountain views. This sport ensures an amazing experience and a distinctive perspective of Barcelona, whether you are a seasoned paraglider or a beginner.

2) Jet Skiing along the Coastline:

The stunning coastline of Barcelona makes the ideal playground for those who enjoy jet skiing. Hire a jet ski and zoom through the Mediterranean waters while feeling the thrill of adrenaline. Discover the city's beaches, see the recognizable skyline, and take in the cooling sea breeze. Jet skiing is an exhilarating activity that provides an unparalleled view of Barcelona's coastline by fusing adventure and the beauty of nature. Both novice and expert riders can participate in this sport thanks to the safety advice and variety of rental alternatives offered.

3) Rock Climbing in Montserrat:

The Montserrat mountain range, only a short drive from Barcelona, offers rock climbers a magnificent playground. Montserrat provides a variety of climbing routes appropriate for climbers of all levels, from beginners to advanced climbers, with its distinctive rock formations and breathtaking vistas. For those who wish to experience the rush of mounting the cliffs while assuring safety and learning suitable methods, guided excursions and climbing schools are offered. In addition to being a physically demanding adventure, rock climbing in Montserrat offers the ability to fully appreciate the natural splendour of Catalonia's surroundings.

4) Biking in Collserola Natural Park:

By riding a mountain bike through the Collserola Natural Park, you may escape the busy metropolis and completely immerse yourself in nature. Adventure seekers who enjoy biking will have a great time in Collserola thanks to its vast network of paths and stunning views. Take to the off-road routes that wind through the park's hills and woodlands by renting a mountain bike. Take in the tranquil settings, interact with local wildlife, enjoy Barcelona's panoramic views from numerous vantage points. Biking in Collserola is a thrilling and energising experience, regardless of your level of experience.

5) Scuba Diving in Costa Brava:

If you enjoy exploring the underwater world, think about taking a day trip to Costa Brava, which is renowned for its pristine seas and a variety of marine life. Encounter colourful fish, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other underwater wildlife while discovering the delights of scuba diving in the Mediterranean Sea. All levels of divers can take advantage of guided dives and certification courses offered by dive centres and qualified instructors, which guarantees a memorable and safe dive. Scuba diving in Costa Brava is an exhilarating experience not to be missed and offers a singular perspective of the area's natural beauty.

Conclusion:

Barcelona offers a wide variety of exhilarating adventure activities in addition to being a cultural and architectural gem. These adventurous sports will give your trip to Barcelona a thrilling new dimension, whether you choose to soar through the air while paragliding, race down the coast on a jet ski, or explore the undersea world while scuba diving. So get ready to embrace your sense of adventure and make priceless experiences in this enchanting city.

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The Serra de Collserola,

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PATH OF THE FOREST 

Roques Blanques, el papiol, Barcelona

By Batlleiroig

Photos by Jordi Surroca

"...The interest in respect for the environment and nature, have allowed us to propose a vanguard proposal in the new forms of burial, ecological and 100% biodegradable.

The Krainer wall is proposed, an innovative system based on bioengineering applied to the landscape to create ‘the Path of the Forest’: a technology that combines dead and living materials, which evolves over time, relating the degradation of the dead elements (the trunks) with the roots and the growth of living elements (plants with bright chromatic blooms), in a natural dynamic that evokes the intrinsic life cycle in the idiosyncrasy of a cemetery, as a meeting point between people and their ancestors, over time. The organic urns for the ashes of the graves are also made of chestnut wood, and are located in the spaces of the framework, forming a construction with materials from the place that becomes part of the natural biodynamics of the forest where it is located.

This new burial space is planted with specific plant species to create an aromatic environment enhancing biodiversity that revitalizes the spaces of use of the Collserola Park, col·labors in the sensitization of citizens and brings them closer to nature."

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 Paseos pandémicos 

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 Caminar de día es una de las pocas cosas que hemos podido hacer durante este último año nefasto. Nos hemos dado cuenta de que en tiempos de confinamiento el ser humano necesita y busca desesperadamente el contacto con un entorno natural, una vía de escape de la jaula de cemento de la ciudad. Mientras pensaba en esto he recordado que un amigo, justo poco antes de la pandemia, me regaló un libro de Henry David Thoureau que se llama “Caminar”. Me lo regaló porque me conoce bien y sabe que tengo un largo historial de paseos por el mundo, sola o en compañía. Sabe que para mi, caminar, al igual que nadar, siempre ha sido una forma de relajación mental y conexión conmigo misma. Aunque podemos decir que en este último año caminar ha sido más bien una forma de sobrevivencia, de seguir sintiéndome las piernas, sentir que voy a algún lado, pero.. ¿adónde? En este libro (versión en catalán) Thoureau dice:

“Què fa que sigui tan dificil , a vegades, decidir cap a on caminarem? Crec que hi ha un magnetisme subtil a la Natura, el qual, si ens hi dirigim de manera inconscient, ens guiarà de manera correcta. No ens és indiferent la direcció en la qual caminem. N’hi ha una de bona; però som molt propensos, perquè perdem el cap o perquè som estúpids, a agafar la dolenta. Ja ens agradaria agafar aquell camí que no hem agafat mai encara en aquest món, que simbolitza de manera exacta el camí que ens agradaria fer en el nostre món interior i ideal; però moltes vegades, sense dubte, ens costa molt triar l’orientació, perquè encara no existeix de manera clara dins del cap.”

Thoureau nos recuerda entonces que no sabemos cuál es el camino correcto, tan solo procedemos por intentos, a menudo fallando. Pero lo importante es, al menos, no dejar nunca de caminar.

Estas fotos son de un paseo que hicimos mi amiga Txus y yo a finales de noviembre 2020 por el parque de Collserola. En el camino de bajada seguimos un cartelito de madera que indicaba un atajo hacia la ciudad y nos metimos por un sendero que se adentraba cada vez más en la maleza. Nos reímos un montón por la situación: dos urbanitas pixapins medio perdidas por las montañas del extrarradio de la Ciutat Comtal. Parecía una de esas pelis en las que las dos protagonistas cándidas y un poco bobas se tropiezan con un cadáver entre la hierba. Pero por suerte llegamos vivas, sanas y alegres a la civilización, sin tropezar con nada y nadie.  Un poco para demostrarle a Henry Thoureau que quizá no exista un camino correcto o incorrecto, sino tan solo muchas maneras diferentes de tomárselo.

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-de Tibidabo is, at 512 meters above sea level, the highest peak in the Collserola mountain range, in the municipality of...

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Can Cerdà un barri de Cerdanyola del Vallès

Benvinguts a la nostra web,

Can Cerdà es un barri de Cerdanyola del Vallès, fora del nucli urbà, més conegut a Viquipèdia  per la masia, però també som un barri de Cerdanyola, on convivim dins el Parc Natural de Collserola 

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Please allow me a paragraph or two or a few to vent.

A few days ago we traveled to a hospital in Barcelona for Susan to receive some routine medical treatment. When we got there, I was horrified.

In front of the single open entrance to the hospital there was a guard checking passes and printed appointments. We hadn’t realized that we would need to print her appointment schedule, so that was a problem, but the far more serious problem was that there were hundreds of people passing in and out of one bottle-necked entrance. When you go to the supermarket, folks are spaced at least 2 meters apart, calmly and patiently waiting to enter. When you go to the hospital, on the other hand, WHERE THERE ARE A LOT OF FUCKING SICK PEOPLE, it’s a rugby scrum where no one, NO ONE, is separated at all. I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Needless to say, I was pretty upset by the time I and my immunocompromised wife got to oncology. We sat in the waiting room. Seats had been marked off so that there was an empty seat between each patient. Susan and I sat next to each other at the end of a row in two adjoining seats. A few minutes later, two doctors passing by stopped as though slapped and glared at us in horror and outrage, ordering us to separate immediately. So instead of sitting next to my wife, with whom I’d recently shared a bed, a car, a kiss, and whose ungloved hand I was at that very moment holding in my own ungloved hand, I moved from roughly 90 cm away from an elderly cancer patient, whose immune system was no doubt weakened, to about 45 cm from him. Made perfect sense.

Susan’s morning appointment wrapped up around  8:30, and her next appointment wasn’t until 12:30, so we got in the car and started heading up into the hills. Almost immediately a police car pulls up next to us and indicates that we should roll down our window.

“There are two people in your car,” the cop driving says to us. I immediately launch into an explanation of how we had gone to the hospital, and my wife can’t drive, and her appointments…. Until the passenger seat cop leans over and explains that if there are two people in the car, the passenger has to be in the back seat. And we should both be wearing masks. Oh, okay, no problem there officer. They glower at us and drive on.

We pull over so Susan can climb into the back seat. Now, I can understand (somewhat) the reasoning behind this, and for taxis and public transport and such, distancing makes good sense. But I might note again that my wife and I had recently shared a bed and a kiss, held hands, and were at that very moment in the enclosed confines of a car. How was moving her to the back seat going to protect either of us? Perhaps if she rode on top of the car…but hey, whatever, she can move out back if necessary.

Anyway, by this point I was feeling angry, sad, frustrated and, since my wife is in a lot of pain and the only thing I can do about it is go to the pharmacy to get her more meds, helpless. But since we had a lot of time on our hands, we drove through a gorgeous spring morning into the hills above Barcelona and parked at the Can Coll Center for Environmental Education, which has access to some really lovely walks.

Now, having to go to the hospital under lock down has advantages and disadvantages. On the minus side, it exposes you and your loved ones to the toxic cocktail of illnesses to be found in hospitals (1.7 million Americans develop hospital-acquired infections each year, and 99,000 die from them), you risk run-ins with police, and you have to leave your kids at home alone. Oh, and, you know, cancer.

On the plus side, you get to leave the house and go somewhere – anywhere, you can potentially find a place with no one around where you can sneak off into the forest, and you get to leave your kids at home alone.

While Susan sat in the car and had a snooze (windows open, a wildflower-scented breeze blowing through), I grabbed my binoculars and headed out on a trail. I can’t even begin to describe what that did for my physical and emotional well being. I’ve written quite a bit about the health benefits of being out in green spaces, but I believe those benefits have grown exponentially with each day I’ve spent indoors. (And we’ve all spent a lot of time recently learning about exponentiality.)

Iris, alyssum, cistus, wild garlic, cherry and dozens of other flowering plants dotted the fields and forests, and I followed a path that wound through meadows and mixed woodland, past a small pond, and along a tiny burbling stream in a spring-green valley. I surprised a little owl perched on a post, listened to a woodpecker drumming for a mate, heard a hawk keening above the trees, and stretched out in a meadow to revel in sunshine and birdsong.

I swear I could feel my cortisol (the “stress hormone��) levels dropping.  My frustration ebbed away. My NK cells (“natural killer” cells, crucial to the immune system) multiplied like mushrooms after rain, and I found I could concentrate on my immediate surroundings without worrying about what latest evils America’s orange monster was perpetrating, or how many new infections there had been in the state of Maine, where my 85 year-old mother lives, or whether at that moment curves were flattening around the world.

But of course at the time I wasn’t thinking about cortisol, or NK cells or “mindfulness” (And let me digress slightly here. You tell me you’re going on a ‘mindfulness walk.’ I’m not sure how to feel about that, but if you have to consciously bring your attention to your present surroundings and situation, if you have to focus your attention on being conscious of your consciousness, you’re maybe not doing it right. I don’t know. Look around you. Turn over logs and stones to see what’s under them. Smell stuff. Feel stuff. Eat stuff, if you know it’s safe. Check shit out without being mindful of your own mindfulness. But hey, that’s just me going off on one.), I was just hanging out in the woods. And it made me feel a lot better.

Which brings me, I suppose, to the whole point of this bramble of a ramble. At some unknown point in a truly unknown future, all of us are going to go outside again. It is my dearest, most fervent and heartfelt desire that when we do so, we choose not to flock back to the shopping malls, to the MegaMarts, to line up for hours in front of the sleek minimalist wonder of an iStore for the latest iDevice. That we don’t purge our weeks or months of isolation with an orgy of consumption. That we don’t heed our leaders who tell us the best way to get back to ‘normal’ is to go shopping. What we’re going to need most, at the end of all of this, are open green spaces, trees, flowers, plants, clear-flowing rivers and clean seas. We will need to reconnect not only with the people we love and have missed but with the natural world around us.

Here in Spain children have not been allowed to leave their homes for over 5 weeks. I think that has been a grave mistake on the part of the government. Everyone needs to get outside, needs to feel a connection with the natural world – even if it’s only on tree-lined city streets or in public parks – for their mental and physical well-being. I feel that sensible measures could have been taken to allow this to happen. But what’s past is past. What we need in the short term is to get out into nature, hopefully with new-found affection and appreciation. What we need in the long term is only to change the entire way humans think about, use (and abuse), and interact with the our planet, its resources, and our fellow inhabitants. That’s a pretty tall order, I know. So let’s just start with a walk in the woods.

Cancer Tourism in Corona Times Please allow me a paragraph or two or a few to vent. A few days ago we traveled to a hospital in Barcelona for Susan to receive some routine medical treatment.

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Illustrated some of the birds that surround Collserola, the mountain near Barcelona, and turned them into cute necklaces. Find them here : )

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Con 512 m sobre el nivel del mar, el Tibidabo es el pico más alto de la sierra de Collserola, y por ende, el punto más alto de la Barcelona, ofreciendo unas impresionantes vistas de la ciudad, además del verdor y la naturaleza que caracteriza a esta zona, haciéndola propicia para practicar deportes o llevar a cabo actividades recreativas. Además de la estación del funicular que llega hasta lo alto del Tibidabo y de la Torre de Collserola, una moderna antena de telecomunicaciones diseñada por Norman Foster e inaugurada en 1992 con motivo de los Juegos Olímpicos de Barcelona, se pueden visitar el Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazón, el blanquecino Hotel Florida, o disfrutar de los juegos mecánicos del parque de atracciones. He aquí unas imágenes del parque de atracciones, la estación del funicular, en cuya parte superior hay un restaurante, y detrás de ella puede observarse la Torre de Collserola. ... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At 512 m above sea level, Tibidabo is the highest peak in the Collserola mountain range, and therefore the highest point in Barcelona, ​​offering impressive views of the city, as well as the greenery and nature that characterize to this area, making it conducive to practicing sports or carrying out recreational activities. In addition to the funicular station that reaches the top of Tibidabo and the Collserola Tower, a modern telecommunications antenna designed by Norman Foster and inaugurated in 1992 for the Barcelona Olympic Games, you can visit the Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Corazón, the whitish Florida Hotel, or enjoy the rides at the amusement park. Here are some images of the amusement park, the funicular station, at the top of which there is a restaurant, and behind it you can see the Torre de Collserola. ... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #turismo #turisme #tourism #turismourbano #urbantourism #tourismeurbain #tibidado #collserola #parque #parquedeatracciones #ParquedeAtraccionesTibidabo #ParcdatraccionsTibidabo #igbarcelona #igersbarcelona #instabarcelona #bcn #ciudadcondal #barcelona #cataluña #catalunya #españa #spain (at Tibidabo · Barcelona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CifutUgLR3S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=