Houssam Elokda

Houssam Elokda, an urban planner with Happy Cities, discusses how the design of our cities impacts both mental health and the climate. He highlights that our urban spaces can be optimized to lower stress and reduce emissions. Car-centric travel increases stress, while walking and cycling foster social interactions. Houssam introduces innovative techniques like passive cooling found in medieval Cairo to create sustainable, comfortable environments. He emphasizes the need for systemic changes to make eco-friendly living the norm.