stirworld: In Conversation with Kongjian Yu on the Spongy Future of Urban Landscapes
This paper features a conversation with Kongjian Yu, renowned landscape architect, on the role of Sponge Cities in addressing climate change. Yu discusses how nature-based solutions, particularly green infrastructure, can restore water cycles, mitigate flooding, and enhance urban resilience. Drawing from his work on award-winning projects, he highlights the potential of AI in landscape architecture and advocates for a Sponge Planet approach to sustainable urban development. The discussion underscores the need for ecological restoration and innovative design to tackle global environmental challenges.
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