The mass spread of Covid-19 has influenced our lives quite substantially. Social distancing measures have made us rethink the way we travel, work, and communicate with each other. Digital technologies have come to support the difficult times, offering new ways of interaction, in schools and firms. From online exhibitions to crowd monitoring, find out more about how governments and their ...
Cities around the world are experiencing how easily the food supply chain can be disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers in countries that produce locally are destroying tons of perishable fresh foods due to a lack of demand; While countries that rely on imports are now scrambling to find new ways to manage their supply chains. This pandemic has got more people re-evaluating food ...
From Presidents of renowned associations to Professors of esteemed institutions, meet our international panel of jury for the second round of the 2020 AAPME Awards!
Just 20 minutes in a public park has been shown to effectively boost one’s overall health and mood. Generally, green spaces often provide momentary relief from the chaos of reality. However, in light of the recent pandemic, daily life, as we know it has changed. In this article, we look at how Singapore's NParks navigates the restrictions imposed while still promoting the benefits of being in ...
To support young Landscape Architects, the LA Future initiative in Singapore was kickstarted in 2016. The group - pioneered by SILA Council Member, Anna Yap - focuses on educating its youth, connecting them with mentors, and guiding them in their professional careers.
Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic, “Alice in Wonderland”, we take a look into how Playpoint integrates its whimsical themes with traditional elements of a playground to elevate the experience of play with its latest project at Dawson Vista.
Since the 1960s, the Singaporean Government has been on a mission to transform the country into a "city in nature". From restoring freshwater swamp habitats to implementing nature motifs into structural designs, we explore the different methods adopted by the National Parks Board (NParks) to expand their green initiative through their latest project in 2019: Jurong Lake Park West.
From Presidents of renowned associations to Professors of esteemed institutions, meet our international panel of jury for the upcoming 2020 AAPME Awards!
Tobiloba Akibo is a registered Landscape Architect and member of SLAN (Society of Landscape Architects in Nigeria). She is a graduate of the University of Lagos and is currently working as a freelance Landscape Architect while exploring Landscape Preservation and how Landscape Architecture styles evolved in post-colonial Nigeria.
In an urban context, built-up areas and paved surfaces greatly increase the amount of stormwater runoff to waterways and drainage ways. Excessive peak runoff can lead to serious flood risks to city dwellers and assets. You will understand that one of the key schemes for stormwater management is about how to increase evapotranspiration and infiltration through strategically placing softscape in ...
