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Landscape architects are part of a multi-disciplinary team working on a large-scale project funded by the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund and administered by UN-Habitat. The scientific team for the 'Climate Resilient Honiara' project, led by Professor Darryn McEvoy, involves RMIT teaching and research staff from six different disciplines. The aim is to reduce the vulnerability of those living in informal ...

This project restored a 1.5km long wetland on the eastern riparian edge of the largest lake of Yunnan Province–Dian Lake which has been heavily polluted for decades. After completion, the water discharged to Dian Lake was purified and pollutants were reduced to a larger extent.

City of Asahikawa is at the center of Hokkaido, Japan. The site is approximately 19 hectares located at the south side of the Asahikawa’s major station, adjacent to a beautiful river running through the city, Chubetsu River. Our design efforts were to tie the city and natural elements, with deep understanding its environment, land use methods, history, etc.

Liquids substances on Earth are naturally fall and flow to the lower grounds, forms an erosion landscape that human finds them beautiful. Our site locates at the intersection where the flow meets the ground and is surrounded by mountains. The process of erosion that inspired the shape of the landscape became features in our designs.

Dongshan River Forest Park aims at the three-dimensional experience, interweaving the land and water circulations of both human and non-human species. With the elevated railway and tunnels, the eighteen-acre rice field is transformed into a setting for environmental education as well as a place for everyday strolling. In the shaping of diverse experiences, the multitude of natural habitats from ...

The project educates visitors about waste and energy recycling through its own design: the farm recycles organic waste from restaurants in the building below to become fertilizer for plants. The design also introduces the concept of clean energy through solar cells placed at edges of planting areas, illuminating paths and visibly highlighting larger conceptual themes. Turning infrastructure into ...

Kopupaka Reserve is a locally responsive environmental design that integrates engineering, ecological, cultural and community outcomes. From an infrastructural need to attenuate and detain stormwater run-off from the streets and buildings of the town centre, Kopupaka challenges expectations around the design and use of stormwater reserves to intertwine culture and infrastructure with the creation ...