Architectural Record: Kongjian Yu Says Landscape is a Matter of Survival
Kongjian Yu, founder of Turenscape and dean at College of Architecture and Landscape of Peking University, is a leading landscape architect known for his "sponge cities" concept, which uses nature-based solutions to manage water and combat climate change. Growing up in a rural village in Zhejiang Province, his experiences shaped his understanding of landscape as a means of survival. He blends ancient Chinese agricultural practices with modern science. His work focuses on sustainable urban and rural development to address climate challenges.
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