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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 ...

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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.

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The article explores the first Global Job Task Analysis, a systematic research initiative and survey which aims to define the global landscape architecture practice.

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In this article, IFLA Asia Pacific Advisory Board Chairman Damian Tang highlights the importance, benefits and influence of global collaborations and opportunities for national associations.

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On this 75th anniversary, it is more important than ever to consolidate partnerships to help us face the challenges we encounter in the present and in the future. The future of the landscape architecture is in our hands, and remembering the efforts of our predecessors is the first step to renewing the ambition to carry on with foresight and vision.

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In an era where urbanization and sustainability converge, landscape architects hold a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cities. Drawing from my experience as the former President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia Pacific Region and my current role as the Organizing Chair of the Circular Cities Summit, I am profoundly convinced of the transformative ...

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Since the beginning of human civilisation, landscapes have been admired, planned, and designed to accommodate human population growth and needs. Landscapes had evolved to be very important spaces such as gardens, plazas, parks, housing areas, industrial lands and many more. These landscape spaces are very important for aesthetic, environment, health, and economic growth and often they are ...

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Bandar Hilir Melaka is an indulging location for those with a strong passion for cultural and historical richness. With more than 400 years of colonial history, one can experience unique architectural typologies and landscapes that have evolved since the Portuguese occupation. These extraordinary cultural and natural attractions revolved around the beauty of the historic buildings, remnants of old ...

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In 1880, Taiping Lake Gardens was brimming with anticipation. It was the first public park ever established in Malaysia. Local commoners saw this as one of the profound times in their lives especially when socially segregated scenes were a common sight. Green backdrops and green carpets laid as far as the eyes can see – those were sights dedicated only to the British, Royals, capitans and the ...

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Malaysia is home to a stunning array of ecosystems, including natural rainforests. However, the country is currently at risk of losing this unique natural resource if economic expansion is pursued without proper conservation initiatives to protect them. These rainforests hold a treasure trove of fauna, where their habitat is unique and delicate. One example of a unique insect that can be found ...