2024-12-22T04:20:30-05:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150263246/smog-city-the-fight-against-urban-air-pollution Niall Patrick Walsh 2021-05-13T12:00:00-04:00 >2022-04-22T10:46:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/63/63a2a3e6ba2b9673816f8e2cb45a575e.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Around the world, cities and citizens continue to suffer from the effects of air pollution. While the COVID-19 pandemic ironically led to a temporary improvement in urban air quality, the status quo for the air we breathe in cities is bleak. In this article, we examine the prevalence, causes, and effects of air pollution in urban environments. In a concluding note of optimism, we also highlight examples of architects using their skills to enhance air quality in cities and improve the health of both humans and nature.&nbsp;</p>