LU YIN

SOLARSCAPE 1

— Solar plays a role in shaping the regenerative landscape

This project aims to explore the implementation of future energy landscapes that prioritize regeneration over depletion. By utilizing solar energy, the project seeks to reimagine its potential beyond simply powering cities, but also restoring endangered and threatened landscapes. As urbanization and population growth continue, endemic landscapes have suffered loss and fragmentation due to spatial requirements of expanding cities. The effects of climate change further threaten these fragile landscapes, increasing the risk of fragmentation. While the Australian Government aims to transition to renewable energy by 2050, this project questions if we can reimagine future energy landscapes to not only halt decline, but recover fragmented landscapes.

This project explores the implementation of future energy landscapes that encompass strategies for regeneration, rather than depletion. Utilising the power of solar energy this project looks to reimagine the potential of solar energy, not just as a way to power a city but as a way to also restore endemic and under threat landscapes. The effects of urbanisation and growing populations has resulted in the loss and fragmentation of endemic landscapes that fall victim to the spatial requirements of expanding cities. The effects of climate change on these already fragile landscapes are rising and the risk of further fragmentation is great. The Australian Government’s vision to transition from non-renewable energy to renewable energy by 2050 will hopefully halt the decline, however, in this moment of transition is there a way to reimagine the future energy landscape to not only halt but to recover these fragmented landscapes? The projects key area of focus is the Victoria Volcanic Plains which is the location of one of Victoria’s most critically endangered native grasslands. The suburb of Wyndham which sits atop of these plains, is a key growth area for future urban expansion and therefore, becomes the site for intervention and reimagination of a future energy scape. Through a series of microclimates defined by differing application of solar, this project seeks to explore the future potential of renewable energy beyond the supply of power.

The project's primary focus is on the Victoria Volcanic Plains, home to one of Victoria’s most critically endangered native grasslands. The suburb of Wyndham, located on these plains, is a key growth area for future urban expansion and thus becomes the site for intervention and reimagination of a future energy scape. By creating microclimates defined by differing applications of solar energy, the project aims to explore the future potential of renewable energy beyond the supply of power, make full use of the environmental advantages of solar photovoltaics, and balance the relationship between urban development and ecological habitat, while reducing the destruction and interference of urban development on grasslands. Moreover, the project will utilize solar photovoltaics to manage and restore native grasslands, create microclimates, reduce patch distances between native grasslands, protect biodiversity, and achieve both environmental and economic benefits. The ultimate goal is to explore the effectiveness and possibilities of solar farms in addressing energy depletion and climate change from a landscape perspective, in order to improve urban resilience for present and future generations.

This project make full use of the environmental advantages of solar photovoltaics, reduce the destruction and interference of urban development on grasslands, balance the relationship between urban development and ecological habitat. At the same time, the use of solar photovoltaics to manage and restore native grasslands the native grassland, to create microclimates, reduce the patches distance between native grasslands, protect biodiversity, in order to achieve environmental and economic benefits. The ultimate goal is to explore the effectiveness and possibilities of solar farms in addressing energy depletion and climate change from a landscape perspective in order to improve urban resilience for present and future generations.

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WATER CITY 2

— Resilient eco-city under water crisis

The rising demand for water due to rapid population growth, accelerated urbanisation, and economic development, coupled with climate change-related problems such as water scarcity and flooding, present significant challenges for cities. The question arises: how can landscape and architecture help cities tackle these water challenges in the future?

demand rising growth,

led to problems such as water scarcity and flooding. What will landscape and architecture can provide for the city when it faces a variety of water challenges in future?

To address this question, this project presents a resilient urban water system for the Chinese city of Xiongan. This system

Water demand is rising due to rapid population growth, accelerated urbanisation and rapid economic development. At the same time, climate change has also led to problems such as water scarcity and flooding. What will landscape and architecture can provide for the city when it faces a variety of water challenges in the future?

while also preparing for future water challenges. Integrating landscape and architecture, the project leverages the unique terrain and landscape characteristics of the area to build a sustainable eco-city capable of withstanding ordinary and extreme water challenges, providing shelter for local plants and organisms. Moreover, the system provides local residents with easy access to water from anywhere, making water distribution more equitable and accessible.

In response to the question, this project has created a resilient urban water for Xiongan to address and various be with making full use of the different terrain and landscape characteristics to build a in extreme of

In summary, this project offers an innovative approach to urban water management that considers the challenges posed by population growth, urbanisation, economic development, and climate change. By creating a resilient urban water system for Xiongan, landscape and architecture work together to create sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the environment.

to from more accessible.

In response to the question, this project has created a resilient urban water system for the Chinese city of Xiongan that facilitates water collection and water circulation to address a range of issues such as uneven water distribution, drought and flooding, and prepared for the various water challenges that may be faced in the future. This project integrated landscape with architecture water use, making full use of the different terrain and landscape characteristics to build a sustainable eco-city in both ordinary and extreme situations of water challenges, providing shelter for local plants and organisms. Local residents have close access to water from anywhere, making water distribution more equitable and accessible.

ARE WHALES NO LONGER ENDANGERED?

ARE WHALES NO LONGER ENDANGERED? 3

— Should we redefine the scope and methods of protection for whales?

— Should we redefine the scope and methods of protection for whales?

Living on the fringes of a massive island continent, Australians rely heavily on sea transport for the imports and exports that sustain their economy. Therefore, the development of the Australia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is integral to the development of the country. The Australia Ocean Current provides abundant fishery resources and supports the formation of fishing grounds, as well as a vast marine habitat around Australia. This has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, creating significant economic value. Moreover, the presence of the current has drawn many whales to breed in these areas, adding to the allure of the region. However, the rapid increase of marine activities, cargo ships, and urban ports, combined with climate change, poses a significant threat to whales. Vessel strikes are one of the primary dangers to whale populations worldwide, and human marine activities continue to exacerbate the situation.

Living largely on the fringes of a giant island continent, Australians rely on sea transport for the exports and imports that sustain their economy and lifestyle, so the development of the Australia EEZ is inseparable from the development of this country. The Australia Ocean Current bring abundant fishery resources and promote the formation of fishing grounds as well as a vast marine habitat around Australia. Attracting most whales to breed in those area. it has brought a large number of domestic and foreign tourists and created huge economic value. However, with the development of society and the increase of marine activities, cargo ships and urban ports have also gradually increased. A large number of human marine activities pose a huge threat to whales. Death or injury to whales from vessel strike is one of the primary threats to whales populations worldwide.

Living largely on the fringes of a giant island continent, Australians rely on sea transport for the exports and imports that sustain their economy and lifestyle, so the development of the Australia EEZ is inseparable from the development of this country. The Australia Ocean Current bring abundant fishery resources and promote the formation of fishing grounds as well as a vast marine habitat around Australia. Attracting most whales to breed in those area. it has brought a large number of domestic and foreign tourists and created huge economic value. However, with the development of society and the increase of marine activities, cargo ships and urban ports have also gradually increased. A large number of human marine activities pose a huge threat to whales. Death or injury to whales from vessel strike is one of the primary threats to whales populations worldwide.

Most of the whales that migrate on the eastern coast are humpback whales. Unfortunately, climate change has adversely affected their reproduction. Rising seawater temperatures due to global warming have bleached the coral reefs in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef, damaging marine ecosystems and destroying humpback whales' habitats. As a result, humpback whales can only breed in the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, where coral bleaching is lighter. However, the whales' movements in this region are irregular, and this may be related to underwater noise pollution. Sound is crucial for marine animals, especially whales, for communication, locating specific features, prey, and peers, and short-range and long-range navigation. However, 30% of the carbon dioxide from human activities is discharged into the sea, rapidly acidifying the ocean. As the ocean becomes more acidic, sound absorption at low frequencies decreases, and this can prevent sound from being absorbed by seawater. Whales are highly sensitive to noise pollution, and a noisy ocean background may cause them to become deaf. Underwater noise pollution, coupled with ocean acidification, harms whales in more serious ways.

Most of the whales that migrate on the eastern coast are humpback whales. However, in recent years, due to climate change, the reproduction of humpback whales has been affected. Global warming has caused seawater temperatures to rise, coral reefs in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef have been bleached a lot, marine ecosystems have been destroyed, and humpback whales have lost their habitat. They can only breed in the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, where the bleaching of coral is lighter, but the humpback whale’s tracks of action is very irregular. The reason may be related to underwater noise pollution. For most marine animals especially whales, sound is important for communication; for locating particular features, prey and peers; and for short-range and long-range navigation. But due to 30% of the carbon dioxide of human activities is discharged into the sea, the ocean is rapidly acidified. As the ocean becomes more acidic, sound absorption at low frequencies decreases, which means acidity may prevent sound from being absorbed by seawater. The whale is extremely sensitive to noise pollution, noisy ocean background may the whale to be deaf. Underwater noise pollution after ocean acidification harms whale in more serious ways.

Most of the whales that migrate on the eastern coast are humpback whales. However, in recent years, due to climate change, the reproduction of humpback whales has been affected. Global warming has caused seawater temperatures to rise, coral reefs in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef have been bleached a lot, marine ecosystems have been destroyed, and humpback whales have lost their habitat. They can only breed in the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, where the bleaching of coral is lighter, but the humpback whale’s tracks of action is very irregular. The reason may be related to underwater noise pollution. For most marine animals especially whales, sound is important for communication; for locating particular features, prey and peers; and for short-range and long-range navigation. But due to 30% of the carbon dioxide of human activities is discharged into the sea, the ocean is rapidly acidified. As the ocean becomes more acidic, sound absorption at low frequencies decreases, which means acidity may prevent sound from being absorbed by seawater. The whale is extremely sensitive to noise pollution, noisy ocean background may the whale to be deaf. Underwater noise pollution after ocean acidification harms whale in more serious ways.

Given the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems, should we redefine the scope and methods of protecting whales? As a part of the marine ecosystem, whales are not immune to the frequent marine activities within the EEZ and the effects of climate change. It is crucial to consider the broader implications of marine activities on the environment to prevent further harm to marine life.

Should we redefine the scope and methods of protection for whales? Whales are a part of marine ecosystem, will human frequent marine activities within EEZ and climate change have a further impact on marine ecology？

Should we redefine the scope and methods of protection for whales? Whales are a part of marine ecosystem, will human frequent marine activities within EEZ and climate change have a further impact on marine ecology？

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