Asianurbanist
AsianUrbanist.com aims to be a platform to advance the discourse on challenges facing urbanism, urban planning and urban policies in Asian cities.
Asia is home to some of the most rapidly expanding mega-cities of the world. Growing at the dawn of the era of smart sustainable economy, these cities offer opportunities to gather new understandings of urban form and, also, position themselves as suitable candidates for the test-bedding of new technologies and urban solutions.
AsianUrbanist.com observes and reviews emerging trends and ideas towards sustainable urban forms, green building design, efficient mobility systems, quality urban living and eco-sustainability. It keeps track of major innovations in research & development and their potential/subsequent impact to address the challenges facing developing Asian cities.
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AsianUrbanist.com aims to be a platform to advance the discourse on challenges facing urbanism, urban planning and urban policies in Asian cities.
Asia is home to some of the most rapidly expanding mega-cities of the world. Growing at the dawn of the era of smart sustainable economy, these cities offer opportunities to gather new understandings of urban form and, also, position themselves as suitable candidates for the test-bedding of new technologies and urban solutions.
AsianUrbanist.com observes and reviews emerging trends and ideas towards sustainable urban forms, green building design, efficient mobility systems, quality urban living and eco-sustainability. It keeps track of major innovations in research & development and their potential/subsequent impact to address the challenges facing developing Asian cities.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 14 )
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Selecting an Apartment, a HDB Flat Or a Condominium in Singapore (PART 2)
Buying a house is an exciting project. I remember spending time visiting HDB showrooms and countless show flats. The dreams are endless, within reach, an... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, GADGETS, TECH -
Selecting an Apartment, a HDB Flat Or a Condominium in Singapore (PART 1)
Whether you are buying an apartment, a condominium or selecting an HDB flat, the prospect is exciting and daunting, especially as a first time home owner. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2020 ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, GADGETS, TECH -
TF LEaRN PROGRAMME @ NUS
Temasek Foundation Leadership and Enrichment Regional Networking (TF LEaRN) is a prestigious scholarship programme under the International Relations Office at... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2015 ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, GADGETS, TECH -
Nus Steer Programme
Study Trip for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER) is a programme by the International Relations Office at the National University of Singapore (NUS). With NUS... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2015 ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, GADGETS, TECH -
Fernando Menis, Matthias Sauerbruch and Michael Sorkin : Public Forum Summary
Singapore’s national land use planning and conservation agency, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), organized an exclusive public forum featuring Fernando... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Inter-asia Roundtable 2011: Recycling Cities
Theme: Recycling Cities University Hall, National University of Singapore, Singapore Cities are at once generators of waste of various kinds and key sites for... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Electric Vehicles Concepts
If the cities of today are designed around the car, the cities of tomorrow will be designed around Electric Vehicles. This new paradigm of Electromobility... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Personal Electric Vehicles
The short range of current electric vehicles have prompted designers to turn towards an emerging market for Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) targeting the urba... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Electromobility in Megacities
The automobile industry is ramping up innovation towards cleaner and sustainable transportation methods. A promising solution is the development of Electric... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
High Density Compact Cities
High Density Compact City is touted as the model for sustainable living. Planners envisage smaller, high density cities that will reduce the spatial extension o... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Transforming Public Spaces in Asia
The text-book definition of a public space requires that three criteria are met. Firstly, a public space is of a physical nature, with a tangible existence. It... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Singapore International Energy Week | 31 Oct – 04 Nov
Theme: Securing our Energy Future Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore The 4th Annual SIEW 2011 is the foremost platform... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Uniqueness of Asian Streets
With all the benefits of compact cities being touted, emerging cities are engaging in higher density development. Urban designers and architects are facing a... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
UIA 2011 Tokyo | 25 SEP – 01 OCT
Theme: DESIGN 2050 Marunouchi District, Tokyo Described as the “Olympics of Architecture,” the UIA World Congress is a major international architectural event... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE