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Design

The Circular Cities Network (CCN) leaders met in Slovenia from June 24-26 to refine their strategic vision and enhance collaboration across regions and professions. They announced the CCN Academy to develop future leaders in circular city practices and that the Circular Cities Summit 2.0 will be held in Dubai on September 11, 2024, featuring global experts and policymakers.

Design

Shma showcased their projects, demonstrating meaningful and thoughtful designs that address growing environmental challenges.

Climate Change
Design
Planning

In this article, Dr. Mimi Tsai shares the work of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), currently led by Rohan Buckley and CEO Ben Stockwin. AILA champions sustainable environments through initiatives like UNFCCC proposals, state-level advocacy, and the Urban Green Infrastructure Handbook. Their strategic manifesto emphasizes climate-positive design, gender equity, and First ...

Climate Change
Planning

This article written by Assoc. Prof. Mike Barthelmeh emphasizes landscape architects' roles in climate action by endorsing whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diets. It points out WFPB's environmental benefits over meat-centric diets, urging professionals to champion WFPB choices as a tangible way to mitigate climate change.

Management

IFLA APR President Chris Tidswell highlights the importance of well-planned emergency preparedness polices and shares his recent role as a Juror for the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects' awards. He also provided updates on recent IFLA APR activities, including university accreditations, support for the 2024 Strategic World Summit in Singapore, and the launch of the IFLA 2024 Student ...

Management

In his first President's Message as the new IFLA APR President, Chris Tidswell expresses his gratitude for the support from IFLA APR, and highlights his qualifications, experience, and agenda to promote landscape architecture, enhance collaboration, and lead various strategic objectives within the Asia Pacific Region.

Management

In his first President's Message as the new IFLA APR President, Chris Tidswell expresses his gratitude for the support from IFLA APR, and highlights his qualifications, experience, and agenda to promote landscape architecture, enhance collaboration, and lead various strategic objectives within the Asia Pacific Region.

Climate Change
Conferences
Design
Planning

From December 1st to 3rd,2023, the 4th International Conference on Brownfield Regeneration and Ecological Restoration was successfully held in Hangzhou, China. It is co-organized by the Center for Brownfields Research at the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University, the School of Architecture at China Academy of Art, and the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning. The event is supported by ...

Climate Change
Design
Planning

In this article, Li Xiong presents his team's landscape architecture projects in China, which focus mostly on urban and rural green space planning and design, as well as the development of Chinese garden cities and park cities.

Climate Change
Design
Opinion

In this article, we had the opportunity to interview Pamela Sarunya Pagana, Professional Practice and Policy Committee Chair of IFLA Asia Pacific Region, on her thoughts about the landscape architecture profession, as well as reflections on the role of women, young architects, and future challenges.