About
Li Huanyang is a designer who studied visual communication and landscape design in Shanghai and Hong Kong, focusing on the experience of living environments and landscape architecture
He has a strong interest in heritage conservation and rural revitalization During his undergraduate studies, he frequently participated in field investigations with many teams during breaks, contributing design insights His work has taken him to regions such as Hainan, Yunnan, Gansu, , and Yangtze River Delta. They are recognized for their work with several awards.
Li is also one of the co-founders of AA META Studio, a team dedicated to virtual and digital construction projects They explore the possibilities of remote social interactions and the boundaries between the virtual and the real.
He is set to receive his Master ’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Hong Kong in 2025
His research primarily focuses on the interaction between digitalization and the built environment He believes that both digital and spatial constructions fundamentally relate to the exercise of power Designers, when utilizing "virtual environments," "data and algorithms," and "landscape modules" as intervention tools, should delve deeper into their political implications
Open Source
The Digital Botanical Garden
It is a publicly accessible database of common plants from Zhoushan and Hong Kong, created through my personal collection of photographic data It is organized with a practical focus for landscape architects. Users can manually filter and sort the database content as needed.
See in Personal Homepage (in database format): [Click here to access]
See in Little Red Book (as independent posts): @林木长青MT｜每日植物
Tutorials Series
Based on my master's studies and teaching assistant experience at HKU, I have created a technical introductory tutorial for students in the department, focusing primarily on GIS and Grasshopper
See in Personal Homepage: [Click here to access]
AA META Studio
Instagram ：@aa meta studio
Personal Homepage
https://mutsingspace notion site/
P4 CV
P8 Research
1 Wenchang Modern Overseas Chinese Housing
2. A Study on Employment and Livability Satisfaction in Expanding and Shrinking Cities
3. Analysis of Tourists' Preferences for Traditional Garden Elements Based on Social Media Data
4. A Critical Study of the Paper (Luo.2020)
5 Enhancing Public Education of Water Resource Conservation Through Urban Landscape:
P20 Teaching
1 MLA Boot Camp “Surface Narratives: Topographical Expressions”
2 Common Core “Nature in the City” (CCHU9058)
3. DigitalFUTURES 2022 Workshop
4 HK Landscape Plants
5. Introduction and Tutorial to Applied SVG on Wechat
P26 Design
1. Conservation as Place-making: Site-based Approaches to Environmental Enhancement and Socioeconomic Empowerment Along the Mae Kha Canal
2. The Second End of the Game: Public Goods Between Technopole and Villages 石园
3. Casting Ecological Reefs
4 Beneath the Boughs
5. Bamboo Veil of Vistas
6 Wooden Pavilion
Resume Email:u3604025@connect.hku.hk
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art Graphic Design (Environmental Art Orientation) Sep.2018 - Jun.2024
School of Design, SJTU Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Outstanding Graduate of The University 2022
PDLA Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture Sep.2022 - Jun.2023
MLA Master of Landscape Architecture Sep.2023 - Jun.2025
FoA Faculty of Architecture，HKU The University of Hong Kong
First Class Honors (PDLA) 2023
DLA Yearbook 2023, 2024
Public Review and Degree Show 2023, 2024
Major Courses: Landscape History and Theory (A), Landscape Technology (A), Design Studio (Average A-), History of Western Landscape(A), History of Chinese Architecture (A), Classical Chinese Literature
Academic
Research Assistant, Center for Timber Architecture Research and Design, SJTU
Assisted in field investigations and document organization for the project monograph Modern Overseas Chinese Residences in Wenchang, Hainan, 2020-2023
Project Title: Investigation and Research on research project Wenchang Modern Overseas Chinese Housing (LiuJie. 2023) in Wenchang, Hainan, China
Project Nature: Corporate commissioned horizontal research project.
Responsibilities: Participated in the surveying and reconstruction modeling of 10 overseas Chinese residences, conducted investigations of over 30 notable residences of prominent overseas Chinese leaders, and contributed to manuscript writing.
Technological Tools: Drone-based oblique photography reconstruction.
Participated in the translation and proofreading of the monographs Chinese Covered Bridges (LiuJie. 2023) and Roman Woodworking(Ulrich. 2013), 2019-2023.
Study on Resident Employment/Living Satisfaction in Expanding and Shrinking Cities
Team Research, 2024
Summary: We investigated resident satisfaction and related factors in shrinking cities (population decline) and expanding cities. Utilizing a dataset of 7,895 valid long-form questionnaire responses, this study introduces the employment-living dimension into the analysis of resident satisfaction in shrinking cities, providing insights for further research. Moreover, we processed the data using chi-square tests, forward regression, and VIF tests, and employed a logistic regression model to identify significant factors affecting satisfaction, offering policy recommendations for the government.
Team Members: Tan Cuiping (PhD)*, Li Huanyang, Song Xiaotong, Zhang Yuhang
Supervisor: Yang Tianren (DUP, HKU)
Technological Tools: R programming and logistic regression
Analysis of Visitor Preferences for Traditional Garden Elements Based on Social Media Data: A Case Study of Suzhou Lingering Garden Independent Research, 2023
Summary: This study reinterprets modern visitors' preferences for elements of traditional gardens from the perspective of social media data. Using Python for web scraping and data processing tools, we collected, categorized, and analyzed metadata from user tweets related to specific keywords on Weibo. We evaluated user preferences based on content, timing, and dissemination, addressing the disconnect between traditional garden tourism planning and modern visitor preferences.
Technological Tools: Python web scraping and data processing tools
Critical Study of the Paper "Using Stepping-Stone Theory to Evaluate the Maintenance of Landscape Connectivity Under China’s Ecological Control Line Policy"
Course Assignment, 2024
Summary: This research first replicated all the work of the target paper using ArcGIS Pro, particularly circuit theory simulations to practically understand the computational processes involved. Secondly, it raised questions regarding the delineation of research boundaries, classification methods for remote sensing data, algorithm threshold settings, and the selection of raster data unit sizes. The study highlights the potential impacts of seemingly neutral rational choices on the conclusions and policy recommendations of the target paper.
Course: Landscape Theory and History, HKU, taught by Professor Ashley Kelly
Team Members: Li Huanyang*, Gehry, Nick
Technological Tools: ArcGIS Pro
Tutorial Reviewer, BSL Studio, The University of Hong Kong, 2023/2024
Evaluated the effectiveness of the AR/VR tutorial for architecture students (2023) and the machine learning tutorial (2024).
Research on the Current Living Environment and Future Development of Fishermen in the Yangtze River Delta (in Mandarin)
Team Research, 2021
Summary: This study addresses the transformation challenges faced by fishermen and fishing villages along the Yangtze River. We conducted in-depth surveys and field visits to fishing villages in Yucheng, Zhejiang; Dushanhu Village in Shanghai; and Yuhang Village in Jiangsu. Using drones and panoramic photography, we recorded material information about the sites and gathered extensive historical data and insights into residents' living conditions through interviews and questionnaires, creating profiles of typical residents. Within the conservation theoretical framework of "objects, places, people, and events," we provided policy and spatial recommendations from economic, living environment, and ecological perspectives.
Team and Awards: See below
Entrepreneurship and Internship
Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong, 2024
(Full-time in summer, part-time during semester) Responsible for tutorials and lectures assistant in: CCHU9058 Nature in The City; MLA Boot Camp; ARCH7131 MLA1 Studio I
Co-Founder, AA META Studio, 2022 - Present
An interdisciplinary team focused on the construction of online virtual art and architectural projects. [Click here to view the team page on LinkedIn] and [here to view the external account on Instagram], Invited Workshop Instructor and Jury Member, DigitalFUTURES 2022 Workshop, 2022 Collaborated with the Web3 community as part of the official SeeDAO construction team.
Landscape Intern, Greentown Ideal Town Construction Group Co. Ltd. (Zhoushan Branch), 2023
Responsibilities: Drafting part of the project drawings and assisting with on-site supervision for the Greentown Town project located in Zhoushan, Zhejiang.
Landscape Sub-consultant, AECOM (Hong Kong), 2023
Responsibilities: Plant selection for slopes and rooftop gardens, developing maintenance plans, and producing visual renderings for the TSTTS project in Hong Kong.
Landscape Intern, LIN Architecture, 2021
Responsibilities: Design and on-site construction of the project "堂" located in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu.
Other Practices and Awards
Golden Award “Internet +” Innovation Entrepreneurship Competition in Shanghai regional level, 2022
Team Members: Zhang Yuyan* and 12 others
Project Title: Intelligent Offshore Drone Platform.
Responsibilities: Branding and the artistic and visual style of the team.
Organized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, the Shanghai Development and Reform Commission, and others.
Gold Award Shanghai Jiao Tong University Campus Design Creative Invitation Competition, 2021
Team Members: Li Huanyang*, Wang Haozhe*, Gao Xing, Hu Xin, Wang Jiayun
Instructor: Yu Bingqin (Associate Professor, School of Design, SJTU)
Project Title: Rainwater Garden. The research focused on designing small-scale rainwater gardens on campus to address specific pollutants.
Organized by the Campus Management and Services Committee and the Youth League Committee of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
First Prize in the Shanghai regional level; Golden Award in the university level; Outstanding Individual Contribution Award; “知行杯” (Largest social practice com petition, aiming at encouraging university students to engage with impoverished and rural areas and contribute ideas for lcoal developm ent), 2021
Team Members: Diao Jiahui* (PhD), Li Huanyang*, Wei Yiwen*, and 9 other students.
Instructor: Lu Shaoming (Professor, School of Design, SJTU), Tao Cong, Nie Chang
Project Title: Investigation into the Current Living Environment and Future Development of Fishermen in the Yangtze River Delta. This project created a detailed and innovative development framework for the living environment of fishing villages and provided policy recommendations to government departments regarding the basic livelihood issues of fishermen, encouraging their participation in village construction and guiding the government in supporting industrial upgrades.
Organized by the Education and Health Working Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Committee and other 7 organizations
First Prize “傲世杯儿童木家具设计竞赛” (Competition of Children's Wooden Furniture Design), 2020 Team Members: Li Huanyang*, Chen Zhe, Wu Yue
Project Title: "The Enchanted Journey of Little Monsters" Series of Children's Furniture. This furniture series was designed with careful consideration of children's ergonomic standards, using North American oak and ash wood as materials. It features mortise and tenon joints or insert connections to
encouragechildrenandparentstoactivelyassemblethefurnituretogether. OrganizedbytheShanghaiTimberIndustryAssociation'sBroadleafWoodProfessionalCommittee.
SecondPrize 3rdDaliEcologicalandEconomicalDevelopmentCreativeCamp, 2019
TeamMembers: WangJunzhen(PhD)*,LiHuanyang,ChenCaiwei,ZhengKeying,LeiWeiyi
ProjectTitle: BrandEnhancementandMarketingPlanfor"Yangbao"WalnutProducts.Thisplan includedproductselection,packagingdesign,pricingstrategy,andprofitmodelforthenewbrand. OrganizedbythePeople'sGovernmentofDaliBaiAutonomousPrefectureandShanghaiJiaoTong University.
SecondPrize “筑健未来”(universitystudentarchitecturaldesigncompetition);
GoldAward "ZhixingCup"inuniversitylevel, 2019
TeamMembers: GuJuan*and12others
Supervisors: ZhangJian(Professor,SchoolofDesign,SJTU),LiHuijun(AssociateProfessor)
ProjectTitle: RainbowConnection:DesignPracticeforEducationalBuildingsforLeft-BehindChildren inRuralHainan.
Exhibition Participation
“BIG FOREST, small forest”Horticulture exhibition, 2022
Venue: PMQ, Hong Kong.
“ “北京 国际 设计周 × SRC 街景 研究 中心 ”Design Exhibition, 2021
Venue: 751D-PARK, Peking
Light Asia 2019
Venue: Tong Ji University (Main Campus), Shanghai
Instructors: Xin Tian (Managing Director, BPI, China)
Student Work
Alumni Association Board Member, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2022 - Present
Class Representative , Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2018 - 2022
Head of Online Promotion Department, Art Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , 2019 - 2020
Achieved a maximum single post viewership of over 10k.
Team Member, SJMC team, Minecraft Club of SJTU 2022
Prepared the online synchronized venue setup for the 2022 graduation ceremony [Click this link to explore the Minecraft virtual cam pus space.]
Research
Wenchang Modern Overseas Chinese Housing
This book is the result of the project “Investigation and Research on Modern Overseas Chinese Residential Architecture in Wenchang, Hainan ” conducted by the Research and Design Center for Wood Architecture at Shanghai Jiao Tong University I participated in the writing of the manuscript, which included the measurement and reconstruction modeling of over a dozen overseas Chinese residences, as well as the investigation of more than thirty notable expatriate leader residences.
From the Opium War (1841) to the liberation of Hainan (1950), the people of northeastern Hainan, particularly in Wenchang, began migrating to Southeast Asia for livelihoods, a phenomenon known as "going to the South Sea." This migration peaked during significant historical events, such as the Qing Dynasty's opening of the seas and the establishment of the Republic of China It displayed a bidirectional nature, as migrants thrived economically abroad while sending remittances, investing in real estate, and supporting local schools and residences The new style of overseas Chinese residences built during this period exemplifies this process and holds significant historical value. Their structures, forms, and decorative styles reflect varying degrees of Sino-Western fusion, showcasing the diverse exchanges of ideas and materials at the time. These residences also influenced local architecture, as they were imitated by other residents in Wenchang
Most of these overseas Chinese residences are uninhabited and poorly maintained, leading to a decline in their numbers due to frequent typhoons in Hainan. Commissioned by local cultural enterprises, our team conducted emergency surveys of modern overseas Chinese residences in Wenchang We surveyed 58 cases and detailed 32 significant examples in the book. Using drone photogrammetry and laser surveying, we also interviewed homeowners (when available) and local master carpenters to document building techniques and timelines
These residences reflect the dynamic interplay between traditional Chinese architecture from regions like Leizhou Peninsula and Putian and Western influences from Southeast Asia. They illustrate the relationship between geography, technology, materials, and socio-cultural factors in architectural choices, such as climate adaptability, diversification through new materials, and the blending of Feng Shui with Western layouts.
(Translated) Table of Contents Overview
Introduction
Chapter 1: Site Selection, Planning Layout, and Spatial Characteristics of Villages
Chapter 2: Traditional Residential Frameworks, Structural Elements, and Construction Techniques
Chapter 3: Hall Decoration and Architectural Decorative Arts
Chapter 4: Emerging Building Materials, Structural Forms, and Technical Facilities
Chapter 5: Stylistic Features and Their Cultural Origins
Chapter 6: Analysis of Typical Cases (32 Cases)
A Study on Employment and Livability Satisfaction
in Expanding and Shrinking Cities
Over the past forty years, we have grown accustomed to the idea that urban populations are always increasing However, some medium and small cities in China, as well as larger northern cities, have recently experienced ongoing population decline. In 2019, the State Council officially introduced the concept of "shrinking cities," posing new challenges for local governments Resident satisfaction is a key indicator of the quality of public services. This study aims to investigate:
Q1: Which cities in China are classified as shrinking, and what is their distribution?
Q2: How do residents in shrinking and expanding cities perceive their satisfaction with urban services?
Q3: What factors most influence individuals' willingness to move into or out of cities from the perspectives of employment and livability?
Q4: What policy and urban planning recommendations can be proposed based on our findings? We collected high-quality survey data from 7,895 urban residents, providing a comprehensive profile of their employment and living conditions Using quantitative analysis, we identified the driving factors behind migration between cities, offering insights for governments, particularly in shrinking cities, as they develop new urban policies This paper introduces the "employment-livability" dimension into the study of resident satisfaction in shrinking cities, providing a framework for future research.
Tools: R / Stata
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附录二 问卷展示（部分）
本研究将对采集的原始 数据采取密码保护以确保保密性 且被密码保护的数据会被存储于香港大学城市规划及设计系的服务器中（只 有本研究团队有访问权限） 就潜在利益与潜在风险而言 研究将帮助受访者思考居住偏好 远程办公和出行行为变化 而数据聚合后的研 究成果将被公开发表 并上传于网络 供对后疫情时期 中国城市居民住房和出行情况感兴趣的非专业人士查询
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Analysis of Tourists' Preferences for Traditional Garden Elements
Based on Social Media Data:
A Case Study of Suzhou's Lingering Garden
During my undergraduate course in Environmental Psychology, I recognized that traditional design workflows and knowledge often lead to a misalignment between designers' assumptions and tourists' actual experiences and preferences My team and I conducted field interviews, observations, and counts of individual behaviors in our case study of Xuhui Riverside Park, resulting in a visitor preference map that required significant time and effort
Social media is an emerging field in landscape and urban studies, aimed at understanding public opinions and spatial usage without the need for large-scale surveys. This research represents an experimental effort to explore site-scale landscape preferences using social media data Focusing on the Lingering Garden, one of Suzhou's four major gardens with high online visibility and suitable spatial scale, we collected 864 posts from Weibo that matched the search term "Lingering Garden," published in 2019 These posts contained a total of 86,315 Chinese characters and 4,183 images, allowing us to address the following questions: 1) What elements of the Lingering Garden do users pay more attention to, and what activities do they engage in there? 2) How do these preferences change over time? 3) What types of posts are more likely to be shared?
By interpreting users' online and offline preferences, this study provides designers with new perspectives. Additionally, we developed an analytical program that utilized Python web scraping and data processing tools (Numpy and Pandas) to collect, categorize, and analyze the metadata of the posts, which is valuable for landscape management and knowledge expansion.
Using Social Media Data to Understand
A Typical Post on Weibo
Text Frequency
Images Catagory
Frequency of Verbs >=30
Sub-catagory of Surroundings
Sub-catagory
A Critical Study of the Paper
"Using Stepping-stone Theory to Evaluate the Maintenance of Landscape
Connectivity Under China’s Ecological Control Line Policy"
This paper, published by Luo and his team in 2020, aims to assess the effectiveness of Shenzhen's Ecological Control Line (ECL) in promoting ecological connectivity and to provide spatial recommendations for its further expansion
Since the 1980s, Shenzhen has undergone rapid urbanization, prompting the local government to implement a natural boundary protection policy in 2005 to prevent the fragmentation of green spaces, which established the ECL The authors argue that linear green spaces are difficult to maintain in modern urban environments, and that "stepping stones" offer a more pragmatic approach to ensuring ecological connectivity. However, the question remains: does the ECL protect all critical "stepping stones"? If a stepping stone is not protected by the ECL, what is the ecological value loss associated with its disappearance?
Using circuit theory as a foundation, the authors draw an analogy between well-preserved ecological sources and power sources, and the movement of organisms at the interface between landscape patches and the urban matrix is compared to the movement of electrons through resistive surfaces. This approach aims to assess the ecological value of specific stepping stones by measuring the "current" they carry, which represents their ecological significance. This is a notable technical highlight of the paper.
After reproducing the entire process using ArcGIS Pro, we find the study meaningful; however, the rationale behind some of its technical details warrants reflection.
1. Most importantly, the authors treat water bodies, forests, and farmlands as homogeneous "ecological lands," failing to account for the distinctly different movement preferences of mammals and birds This represents a simplification of the complexities of nature.
2 Additionally, the study's spatial scope is strictly confined within administrative boundaries, which do not accurately represent ecosystem boundaries. If we were to extend the range just 5 kilometers to the north, the flow maps could differ significantly
3. It is debatable that, since "stepping stones" are determined by the extent of the "ecological corridor boundaries," the authors subjectively set thresholds to align the "ecological corridor boundaries" more closely with the ECL boundaries. We tested two thresholds and observed that many new common nodes (from which stepping stones were filtered) were excluded, but this approach lacks scientific rigor Many similar issues persist.
4 The authors indeed provide well-founded recommendations to support the spatial expansion of the ECL, thereby enhancing ecological connectivity in Shenzhen. However, we also note that the sources, classification methods, raster sizes, and methodological preferences of their data can lead to varied results. They evaluate large areas from a bird’s-eye view, which, according to Chowdhury's criteria, can be described as "seeking generality and precision, with realism a secondary focus." We believe that a more detailed classification discussion should be conducted at a smaller scale
Enhancing Public Education of Water Resource Conservation Through Urban Landscape:
A Case Study of Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park in
Singapore
Water resources and infrastructure are crucial for modern cities, especially in densely populated developing countries facing flood risks. However, a lack of public engagement can diminish the effectiveness of these initiatives and lead to higher maintenance costs Therefore, effective management requires integrating urban water landscape planning with social policies, particularly public education, to enhance long-term awareness of water resource protection
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (BAP), located along the Kallang River, has historical ties to the sugar industry and agriculture. In the early 20th century, the river was channelized for flood control and suffered severe pollution and neglect until Lee Kuan Yew proposed the cleanup of the Singapore River Today, the Kallang River has successfully transformed, and BAP has evolved into a flood-adaptive landscape that offers recreational functions This project embodies the "Active, Beautiful and Clean (ABC) Waters Initiative" launched by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), highlighting the Singapore government's efforts in public education and spatial development As a flagship project in the field, BAP has received numerous technical analyses of its design, but there is a lack of studies examining its impact on public education. Therefore, the key question of our research is: How does BAP enhance public awareness of water resources through policy and design?
This study aims to explore the policy and design tools for educating the public about water resource protection using BAP as a case study. The goal is to propose methods for social groups to raise awareness about water conservation We employed three research methods: a literature review to trace the history of water resource management in Singapore; a questionnaire survey to gather evaluations from social groups regarding their awareness of water protection; and a case study for an in-depth analysis of BAP, integrating findings from the literature review and surveys to discuss effective strategies for raising awareness.
Our research found that the Singapore government not only involves the public in water resource protection to foster a culture of responsibility but also encourages BAP to adopt a cooperative management model, uniting public agencies, industries, and communities in decision-making. Additionally, in terms of design, BAP incorporates nature-based solutions (NbS) that address flood risks while promoting recreational opportunities, making water resource protection visible and accessible. Through these strategies, the BAP project enhances awareness of the importance of water resources among visitors and the community
This paper is included in the proceedings of the conference International Conference on Art, Design and Social Sciences (ICADSS 2024)
Pictures on the right page are cited from 2016 ASLA Professional Awards https://www asla org/2016awards/169669 html
Teaching
MLA Boot Camp "Surface
Narratives:
Topographical Expressions"
Instructors: Tony, Tat, Huanyang(me) Period:
28 Aug - 30 Aug 2024
"This three-day intensive workshop is designed to explore the relationship between visual imagery, abstraction, and physical model-making in landscape architecture. Students will engage in a creative process that begins with generating AI images based on descriptive prompts and culminates in the development of abstract surface models. " from Brief
Assignment 1.1 and 1,2:
Generate AI images from a written prompt using your ice-breaking activity description. Experiment with different prompts and parameters based on Mathew’s lecture on landscape reading. Choose the image that best fits your design intentions.
Create two distinct surface models based on the selected image, each reflecting different aspects or interpretations. Use natural materials and color tones to convey the essence of the visual elements. Select a verb from Richard Serra’s list to guide the design of each model, influencing its form, texture, and expression.
Assignment 2:
Analyze previous physical models to identify key qualities like texture or form. Reinterpret these in Rhino for a digital model that evolves the original idea. Consider scale for human-scale, largescale, or in between, guiding detailing and proportion for the next phase.
Produce: 1 plan, 2 sections, 1 isometric
CCHU9058
"Nature in the City"
Instructor: Gavin Coates
Teaching Assistants: Eddie, Huanyang(me), Pengtao
Period: 21 June - 5 Aug 2024
"Nature and the city are frequently, but not always, in conflict. This course explores our relationship with the natural environment using the urban built infrastructure, cultural habits and traditions, and the creative arts to provide a framework for the students’ exploration of the intersection between the natural world and our urban environment." from Brief
Assignment 1:
Write a reflective piece for a newsletter edition on nature in cities for HKU readers. Share your views on the relationship between nature, cities, and humanity.
Assignmet 2:
Students will work in groups to create a video showcasing a natural element's adaptation to the city or the city's adaptation to a natural element. The aim is to explore the relationship between nature and humans in urban settings through interactions and interviews with people.
Assignment 3:
Students will create posters for an organization of their choice using the theme "THE TREE OF ___? ___ IN THE CITY OF ___? ___". The posters should explain the organization's subject area, its connections to other disciplines, and its importance using the imagery of a tree in the city. Students will showcase their research and understanding of the human relationship with nature in urban environments.
DigitalFUTURES 2022 Workshop
"Voxel Metaverse Exhibition Space Design"
Partners:
Fab-Union, AA META Studio, Period:
26 June - 3 July 2022
AA META Studio, the hobby group I cofounded, was invited to be the the tutor and judge in this workshop (2022). The Events was in Mandarin.
"How to break through the physical constraints in the voxelized meta-universe world to create an experiential and immersive exhibition space? This is the core concern of this camp. we will join hands with creative pioneers to discover new possibilities in the metaverse, and design two metaverse exhibition halls for this DigitalFUTURES 2022 event, exploring new ways of creating architectural computational design in the voxelized world based on blockchain, and ultimately providing a showcase for the results of the DigitalFUTURES event."
Day 1:
Introduction of the workshop (@Fab-Union) and Lecture Overview of Current Metaverse Platforms (@Metacat).
Day 2:
Tutorial to CryptoVoxels and Decentraland plantform (@AA META), Lecture Metaverse and Intelligent Construction (@Fab-Union)
Day 3:
Forum about DAO (@AA META Et al. )
Day 4:
Tutorial to Blender (@AA META)
Day 5:
Mid-term Review (@AA META, @ArchiUnion)
Day 6&7:
Workshop Progress
Day 8:
Final Review (@AA META, @Fab-Union, @ Archi-Union)
9 July:
Public Exhibition
HK Landscape Plants
(Public Lecture)
Venue: KB623, Knowles Building, HKU.
Period: 12 June 2024
This is a public lecture for students and local plant enthusiasts. The plant database “Digital Botanical Garden” has been opened to the public. It includes 157 plant species, most of which are located in Zhoushan, China and Hong Kong. The content of this talk focuses on common landscape plants and ways of using them in Hong Kong, based on Gavin Coates' plant list.
Visit public database through:
1. Scan QR code
2. visit link: https:// lnkd.in/gBvZ9WkT
Introduction and Tutorial to Applied SVG on Wechat
(Public Online Lecture)
Period: Apr 2020
This is an internal skills training tutorial or the Cyber Publicity Department of the student organization Art Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and also belongs to a series of public lectures during the epidemic.
Design
Conservation as Place-making: Site-based Approaches to Environmental Enhancement and Socioeconomic Empowerment Along the Mae Kha Canal
Chiang Mai, founded in 1296, benefits from a strategic location and rich resources, establishing it as an agricultural hub The inner city, encompassing about three square miles, is surrounded by a moat and walls, with the Mae Ka River historically serving as a flood control and irrigation system However, pollution has increased since 1950 due to population growth and poor waste management In 2015, Chiang Mai was added to UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List
My project addresses three conservation challenges facing the canal: water purification, community relocation, and river beautification, identified through field studies These challenges reveal significant limitations, yet the government continues to replicate this model along the Mae Ka River.
My strategy diverges from one-size-fits-all approaches, focusing on the unique characteristics and histories of each site along the canal Each selected location has distinct historical and socio-ecological features By intervening in four specific sites, I advocate for conservation as a means of local development, emphasizing the value of historical landscapes and proposing an alternative model that meets the region’s needs
Site A, previously a lily pond, has been converted into a parking lot, wasting its potential I propose transforming it into a river purification system using flowering plants to cleanse pollutants, seeking investment from market operators and creating local employment
Site B consists of a narrow riverside strip that serves as an ecological haven for birds I plan to breach the embankment to create a space that accommodates both birds and pedestrians, allowing for wildlife observation without disturbance Site C is in a low-income area suffering from pollution due to inadequate wastewater treatment I propose developing a community farm on vacant land to foster social ties and promote food production, focusing on crops used in traditional Chiang Mai cuisine and employing ecological indicators to monitor river water quality
Site D features historical houses and trees on the clay outer city wall. Despite being outside the conservation plan, its owner intends to restore it as a tourist attraction I advocate for a special exhibition to provide visitors with insight into the wall's history and involve them in its restoration using river clay.
Project and Course Description
This project is Project 3 of the MLA second semester course ARCH7132B Landscape Design Studio II, for which I received an A range rating.
Project 1 Contextualizing Inhabited Forests: Students read literature on territorial strategies in Southeast Asia's inhabited forests, understanding territorialization as a key process in resource management. This culminates in a presentation using landscape drawings
Project 2 Identifying Practical and Ideological Frictions: During Reading Week, students conducted a nine-day field study around Doi Suthep National Park in Chiang Mai, focusing on existing local projects The research emphasized stakeholder interactions and the practical and ideological frictions involved in regional planning
Project 3 Developing Alternative Territorial Strategies: Building on prior learning, students select a site to explore strategies, working in groups of three to foster dialogue in a similar context
The Second End of the Game:
Public Goods Between Technopole and
Villages
Hawan Village, a non-indigenous settlement located on the Hong Kong side of the Hong KongShenzhen border, has a history of over 90 years, primarily inhabited by mainland immigrants. Through hard work, residents transformed the original swamps into fish ponds, farmlands, and aquaculture, shifting food production from natural fishing to cultivation, particularly featuring saline grass The village culture is marked by two significant traditions: the flower cannon celebrations and a land deity altar under a large tree. During the "Land Birth" festival, villagers, even those abroad, return to reunite
However, since the 1980s, the influx of agricultural products from the Pearl River Delta has led to the decline of Hong Kong's local agriculture, affecting Hawan's fishing industry. Most young residents have moved to cities, leaving the elderly behind After the 1990s, land was gradually expropriated, and in July 2023, it was announced that the village would be fully acquired by San Tin Technopole by 2025, accompanied by a displacing relocation plan Negotiations with the government yielded no results, leaving only the elderly with a strong attachment to the land
This ineffective negotiation stems from the fact that residents, as 20th-century immigrants, lack "ding rights," which are land rights granted to indigenous households during the 1898 cession of the New Territories Therefore, the land legally belongs to the government
While the demolition seems inevitable, our course discussion explored a radical vision for coexistence between the science city and the village, advocating for the preservation of local customs and the transformation of fish ponds into ecological green spaces instead of creating new parks.
Project and Course Description
This project is Project 1 of the MLA summer elective course ARCH7307 Advanced Topics in Sustainability, for which I received an A range rating. The course aims to critically compare and analyze commonalities and future trends in rural revitalization across Asia
Project 1 Case Studies of Village Revitalisations in Asia: In this exercise, students work in groups (2 to 3 members) and individually to study exemplary projects and cases of rural revitalization in Asia My teammate Dave and I were assigned Hawan Village as a representative case of a non-indigenous settlement
Project 2 Fieldwork in a Local Village in Hong Kong: We conducted field studies in the border villages of Lychee Wok and Moi Tzs Lam to understand the cooperative mechanisms and processes of rural revitalization in Lychee Wok over the past decade, summarizing our findings in visual form and a brief report
Casting Ecological Reefs
This project is located in the intertidal zone next to the Kadoorie Pier in Castle Peak Bay, where I created ecological bricks to simulate the original rocky substrate, providing habitat for coastal organisms to compensate for the damage caused by pier construction The design explored various concrete shaping techniques, integrating visual art and technology, and proposed a CNC-based process for casting ecological reefs.
This project is Project 1 of the MLA first semester course ARCH7131 MLA Design Studio I, for which I received an A range rating.
Beneath the Boughs
This project is inspired by traditional Chinese bamboo weaving techniques Utilizing Grasshopper for parametric design and construction guidance, I created the installation Beneath the Boughs in the forest The work features a lightweight and ethereal form, intended to evoke the sensations of dappled light and gentle breezes.
This project is an assignment for Project 1 of the PDLA second semester course ARCH7182 Landscape Media II
Bamboo Veil of Vistas
This project is an interactive dynamic installation of bamboo structures.
In bamboo's gentle sway, A lever lifts the day Through curtains drawn aside, Nature's beauty wide
Team Members:
(Shanghai Jiao Tong University) Li Huanyang* (Donghua University)Dai Liyuan, Chen Yang, Chen Luyi, Ding Xinhe
Awards:
First Prize: Milan Design Week China Collegiate Design Competition & Exhibition (Shanghai Division)
Silver Award: WORLD HABITAT (23-24) Architecture & Environmental Design Competition
Wooden Pavilion
This project is the result of a workshop led by LIN architecture studio, focusing on design and construction We employed framing techniques to capture elements of the surrounding site and completed the entire process, from electronic modeling and site clearing to the construction of the pavilion.
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