First Nations knowledge in Australian urban planning has moved from the margins of professional debate into the centre of climate adaptation research. Yet the practice has not kept pace with the evidence. First Nations Australians have actively managed this continent ...
Why Kids Need to Play in Nature and What Most Playgrounds Get Completely Wrong There’s a certain kind of silence that settles over a child when they’re truly absorbed in something. Head down. Fingers working. Completely gone from the world of adults,...
Introduction: Designing for Uncertainty In an era defined by climate crisis, population changes, environmental breakdown, and political instability, the traditional urban “masterplan” feels outdated (Marshall & Caliskan, 2011; UN-Habitat, 2020). Cities...
Topic 1. Financial Sustainability in Future Cemeteries Part 1. From Burial Plots to Mixed-Use Memorial Parks: Welcome to Episode 1.1 of Cemeteries of the Future, where we explore new directions for financially sustainable, multifunctional cemeteries. Cemeteries are...
Public Art in Landscape Architecture IntroductionPublic art and installations have emerged as vital elements in contemporary landscape architecture, transcending decoration to become powerful tools for storytelling, social engagement, and place-making. Whether it’s a...
IntroductionWaterside design in landscape architecture blends functionality, ecology, and aesthetics to transform riverbanks, lakeshores, canals, and waterfronts into vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable public spaces. With growing urban populations and increasing...
