Best practicesCreated on: 2 April 2026

A Coruña (Spain): The Port of is monitoring coal dust levels

Goal 9.1

Allowing independent, transparent measurement of air quality, water quality, sound levels, and light pollution in the City Port territory.

Challenge(s)

How can the port’s environmental impacts be reduced through architectural design?

Best Practice

Port and industrial activities are one of the main sources of air pollution in port cities. For this reason, it is important to reconcile port functions and environmental concerns to improve air quality. Architects can use innovative designs to reduce this pollution and transform environmental restrictions into sources of inspiration. Another effective solution involves combining the use of groundbreaking technologies and cooperation with stakeholders. In Spain, the A Coruña Port built a structure that solved the coal dust problem and became a city landmark.

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