Urban Planning

In the face of escalating climate crises, traditional sustainable development strategies are proving insufficient. A new approach is emerging, one that could redefine urban planning and have significant implications for the energy sector. Duncan Crow

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart cities, a groundbreaking study is shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of urban planning: neurodiversity. Published in the journal ‘Cidades, Comunidades e Território’ (Cities, Communities and Territo

In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, the role of the urban planner is undergoing a profound transformation. As cities grapple with the complexities of sustainability, infrastructure, and social dynamics, a recent study sheds light on

Nestled in the Himalayan mountains, Shimla, a Smart City in India, is grappling with a modern-day plague: traffic congestion. As the city rapidly urbanizes, the gridlock is not just a nuisance but a significant socio-economic burden, impacting everyt

In the heart of Beijing, a groundbreaking approach to urban landscape design is emerging, one that could revolutionize how we plan and build our cities. Led by Huizi Kong from the School of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University, this

In the heart of China’s urban landscapes, a green revolution is underway, one that promises to reshape not just the physical environment, but the very social fabric of communities. At the forefront of this transformation is Lin Ye, a researcher from

In the heart of bustling cities, a silent revolution is brewing. Urban green spaces, long cherished for their aesthetic and ecological benefits, are now poised to become powerhouses of renewable energy. This shift, driven by the urgent need for carbo

In the heart of Xi’an, a city that has seen rapid urban growth, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of how to combat the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Led by Weiying Kong from the College of Landscape Architecture at Northeast For

In the heart of China’s historic cities, a silent struggle is unfolding between the past and the present. As urbanization marches forward, the preservation of architectural heritage often takes a backseat to commercial interests. However, a groundbre

In the heart of Istanbul, Nazire Papatya Seçkin, a professor at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, is delving into the past to shape the future of urban drainage systems. Her recent research, published in the Journal of Technology in Architecture, Des