Challenging the greenery facade - Leonard Ng, Henning Larsen
Ecogradia Podcast – Series 4 Episode 5
Last updated: March 26, 2024 Singapore
Explore the reality of greenery in architecture – pragmatic sustainability or mere aesthetics? Leonard Ng navigates the fine line, urging honesty in distinguishing between environmental impact and visual appeal in our urban landscapes.
Leonard is an award-winning landscape architect and the Country Market Director, APAC, at Henning Larsen’s Singapore studio. He seeks to establish a harmonious balance between urban environments, people, and nature for more sustainable cities.
In this podcast, he discusses various ways to integrate greenery with built form, as well as the associated benefits and pitfalls. Reflecting on his experience in Singapore, he urges us to consider what integrated greenery can and should achieve.
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