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Thoughts on My Cycling Trip in China
by Amirah Shahid Dec 12, 2011 Leave a comment
I biked 1250 kilometers from Beijing to Shanghai in September, 2011. The objective of the ride was to gain a firsthand understanding of the role of the bicycle in China and to investigate how cycling culture and bike infrastructure can be integrated into efficient and sustainable transportation design.
The interview with Prof. Cordula Loidl-Reisch
by 郭湧 Nov 04, 2011 Leave a comment
Prof. Loidl-Reisch is Head of the Chair of Landscape Construction in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environment Planning, School of Planning Building Environment, Technical University of Berlin. On this July 1st, she accepted the interview of Youth Landscape Architecture. In the interview, Prof. Loidl-Reisch introduced the characteristic educating concepts of her department and shared her latest research achievement concerning sustainable construction with us. Hereby, we present her profound opinions on teaching and researching of landscape architectural construction, in the hope that a variety of viewpoints on landscape architecture could be introduced to the young generation of Chinese landscape architects.
City Regeneration Today
by 张帆, 何冠华 Oct 10, 2011 Leave a comment
City regeneration is not about building cities that look old. A new Renaissance to overcome the “dark ages” of modernism is no sufficient answer to today’s urban challenges. Planning must be informed by nature, evolution, history and a critical evaluation of existing patterns.
Bicycling, Beijing - Shanghai, part 4
by Amirah Shahid Sep 21, 2011 2 Comments
I made it to Shanghai! The cycling portion of this journey is complete. I can now focus my efforts on processing all of my observations and making some conclusions about the role of the bicycle in China over the next couple weeks.
Bicycling, Beijing - Shanghai, part 3
by Amirah Shahid Sep 16, 2011 2 Comments
I’m just wrapping up my second full week of cycling. At this point, I’m writing from Huian: More than half way to Shanghai! I have settled into the daily routine of getting up and riding all day. The days are going by much faster now that my mind and body know what to expect.
Bicycling, Beijing - Shanghai, part 2
by Amirah Shahid Sep 07, 2011 1 Comment
I landed in Beijing a week ago to embark on a cycling journey to Shanghai. Many weeks of planning and preparation is starting to come to life this past week. Over the past 5 day, I have made it from Beijing to the capital of Shandong Province-Jinan.
Bicycling, Beijing - Shanghai, part1
by Amirah Shahid Sep 02, 2011 7 Comments
With research questions and spirit of adventure, Amirah is starting her bicycling journey from Beijing to Shanghai, studying China's cycling culture and bike infrastructure. In the coming month, She will share her seeings and doings with all the YLAers.
Shichahai Lake in Beijing
by 风景园林新青年 Jun 14, 2011 1 Comment
Large landscapes and the city: at each historic stage, Shichahai Lake has been vital to the generation and regeneration of Beijing, as water supply, commercial dock, natural refuge and public park.
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