zerobeyond: Dr. Kongjian Yu’s Philosophy behind China’s Ecological Revolution
“Think like a King, act like a Peasant” encapsulates the ecological philosophy of Dr. Kongjian Yu, a visionary landscape architect whose work has reshaped the global discourse on ecological design and urban resilience. Grounded in traditional agrarian wisdom and informed by cutting-edge nature-based solutions, Yu’s approach transforms flood-prone landscapes into vibrant ecological corridors, exemplified by the award-winning Xinjiang River Ecological Corridor. His philosophy emphasizes working with water and ecology as dynamic forces, restoring native habitats, and creating resilient public spaces that harmonize human life with natural systems. Yu’s legacy bridges ancient peasant wisdom with contemporary ecological imperatives, offering scalable models for sustainable cities and ecological civilization worldwide.
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