Archyde: How Sponge Cities Provide a Sustainable Solution to Rising Sea Levels and Climate Resilience
Kongjian Yu, a visionary landscape architect and global advocate for sustainable urban design, pioneered the "Sponge Planet" philosophy, transforming water from a threat into a resource. His nature-based solutions harness water's flow to create resilient, eco-friendly cities. Yu's work, recognized with the Oberlander Prize, inspires worldwide adoption of innovative water management. Collaborating with Boston's Stone Living Lab, he proposed sustainable strategies for sea-level rise and wetland loss. By turning urban spaces into sponges, Yu demonstrates how cost-effective design can tackle climate change and urbanization, bringing his Sponge Planet vision closer to reality.
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