Insights

Car parks take up a large amount of the urban footprint, and often sit empty. Can we move beyond this type of static infrastructure to design spaces that will work for our future cities?

Across Southeast Asia, the allure of smart cities has often been accompanied by a top-down implementation strategy. But one-size-fits-all solutions can miss opportunities for genuine urban improvement

An increasing number of artists are using their work to tell stories about the environment, with many drawing on their Asian roots

An increasing number of cities are being threatened by rising sea levels. If it’s too late to turn back the tide, is it possible to live in harmony with the sea?

Heritage preservation must encompass more than the physical environment. The case of Dakota Crescent in Singapore provides a strong example of how stakeholders can work to preserve tangible and intangible heritage while allowing space for development

Transit-Oriented Development has shown success in some countries. Can it work in cultural centre Yogyakarta?

The 1 Hotel Haitang Bay's design blends sustainability and hospitality for a unique, home-like experience.

The Oval Partnership’s three generations of engineered bamboo and timber projects have shown the extensive possibilities of sustainable materials. By embracing bamboo and timber, architects pave the way for a greener and brighter future for the coming generations.

From its awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors to its Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City, Xian offers a captivating journey of cultural tourism and showcases a plethora of exceptional elements that define a sustainable cultural hub.

How can we embrace radical urban greening in the urban metropolis?

Why is biodiversity the key to sustaining our life on earth and why might rewilding provide the best rescue remedy?

How did we end up here? The rising tide that led us to biodiversity loss and the climate emergency.

Minimalism at its core is beautiful because it reduces everything down to the basics of what life is all about. Nearly a century post Mies, it may be the path towards a more sustainable way of living.