The Dugong Aqua Highway is a two-part system that reconnects fragmented dugong habitats by (1) installing a series of floating platforms to act as a shortcut between natural seagrass beds, and (2) by “gamifying” the dugong’s experience to elicit people’s sympathy for these endangered marine mammals. Continue reading Dugong Aqua Highway: Reconnecting a Fragmented Seascape
The history of landscape architecture is the history of how humanity managed their fear of nature itself, and fear of losing nature. Continue reading Ecophobia: the Fear of (Losing) Nature
Part 2 of this two-part guide shows how we can “maximize sequestration, minimize emissions” to create a carbon-neutral landscape. Continue reading How to Design Carbon-Neutral Landscapes: Apply the Concepts (Part 2 of 2)
Like ecosystems, Filipinos are resilient. They can take a beating. But at some point, too much is just too much. Continue reading The Filipino’s Resilience, in the Context of Ecosystems
Not too much. Not too little. Just right.
Like Goldilocks with her porridge, nature works best when disturbance is “just right”. Continue reading The Burning Goldilocks Zone (Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis)
Part 1 of this two-part guide discusses carbon neutrality, related concepts, and why landscape architects should strive for carbon-neutral landscape design. Continue reading How to Design Carbon-Neutral Landscapes: Learn the Basics (Part 1 of 2)
Fresh out of a 6-week hiatus, I am now officially a master of environmental science. Continue reading I’m Officially a Master of Environmental Science
Environmental urban problems will disappear if a city prioritizes building infrastructure for pedestrians (including bikers) over private car owners. Continue reading Environmental Benefits of Pedestrianization: A Causal Loop Diagram
Landscape architects can promote higher biodiversity through planting design. Continue reading 3 Ways Landscape Architects can Increase Biodiversity in Planting Design
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