A new book by internationally famous Chinese landscape architect Dr Kongjian Yu An interesting look at the shifting focus towards landscape architecture and environmental sustainability in the world's fastest growing economy A timely study of environmental degradation caused by incorrect approaches to landscape architecture in China Contemporary solutions for a reformed, environmentally focused industrial power, capable of sustaining the world's largest population, its rapidly growing industrial economy, and support its vast infrastructure Many fascinating photographs complement essays and research articles demonstrating the environmental decline of China, as well as solutions to reverse damage Includes essays by notable academics and landscape architects For thousands of years, people have struggled with the forces of nature to survive. The result is a landscape that reflects the balanced relationship between humans and the world around them. Generation after generation has been sustained by the knowledge and skill required to maintain this relationship. This book features numerous award-winning landscaped planning and design projects. Beautifully photographed, it demonstrates that now, more than ever, landscape architecture should be practised as an art of survival. Dr Kongjian Yu is an internationally renowned Chinese landscape architect. Mary Padua is Assistant Professor at the Architecture Department, Hong Kong University.