IDC002 – Living Architecture & Green Infrastructure
Landscape Leadership, Biomimicry & Climate-Resilient Cities
As cities grapple with the escalating challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and rapid urbanization, the future of our built environments hinges on a pivotal shift: learning from nature rather than working against it. The International Design Conversation 002 (IDC002) serves as a platform for this transformative dialogue, uniting internationally recognized leaders in landscape architecture, biomimicry, green infrastructure, and urban ecology. Together, they will explore how nature-inspired thinking can shape cities that are not only healthier but also more resilient and regenerative.
Hosted by James Worth and convened by Professor Gini Lee, this 90-minute global conversation promises to be a rich tapestry of insights from experts hailing from diverse locales, including Singapore, Spain, Italy, Canada, and Australia. The panel will delve into the leadership necessary to weave living systems into the fabric of contemporary urban development. This exploration will span various domains, from policy and governance to landscape design, ecological restoration, and the implementation of nature-based infrastructure.
The conversation will feature a stellar lineup of contributors, including Amanda Sturgeon from the Biomimicry Institute, Ignacio Solano of Paisajismo Urbano, Dr. Claire Farrell from The University of Melbourne, Noel Corkery of Landscape Foundation Australia, and Yvonne Tan from the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects. Additional voices will include Laura Gatti from Stefano Boeri Architetti, Ali Katal of Planète GreenLeaves Inc, and Michael Casey from Evergreen Infrastructure. Drawing upon decades of international practice, research, and advocacy, these experts will discuss how biomimicry, living landscapes, and green infrastructure can enhance biodiversity, mitigate urban heat, manage stormwater, strengthen climate resilience, and ultimately improve human well-being.
IDC002 transcends a mere discussion of design; it embodies a broader paradigm shift in thinking—one that recognizes cities as living ecosystems. In this context, environmental performance, cultural identity, and human experience are not isolated elements but are intrinsically connected. Participants will engage with diverse international perspectives, considering how collaboration across disciplines can accelerate the transition toward regenerative, climate-positive cities. These cities will not only be healthier and more beautiful but also better equipped to face the challenges of the future.
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The session will be professionally recorded, with multilingual downloadable transcripts and distribution via YouTube, LinkedIn, podcast platforms, shared & stored to the Worth Design Co-Lab knowledge archive.
