Topics/Questions

How do rapidly growing cities reduce their ecological footprint?

Rapidly growing cities can reduce their ecological footprint through accommodating self-sufficient living, regarding water, food, energy, and choice of materials.

How can densification be a driver for sustainable urban development?

Densification in urban areas requires comprehensive urban planning and architectural design in order to achieve efficient use of built spaces, natural resources and energy through integrated planning and design strategies.

How can settlement systems become more resilient?

Settlement can become more resilient when cities integrate ecosystem services in their plans.

How can cities contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation?

It is essential and critical to turn cities’ roles to an integral part to fight against climate change and to achieve sustainable development.

How does high-density urbanisation influence psychological comfort?

In high-density built environments, connecting with nature is one of the most effective means of physical, social and mental well-being

How is the energy transition impacting our cities and their hinterlands?

Accomplishing the energy transition is one of the great challenges of the 21st century.

How can data be leveraged to develop sustainable cyber-physical urban environments?

Data-driven approach flourishes our understanding towards urban development comprehensively.

What is the future of food production and supply in growing cities?

While conventional food production often occurs in the countryside, cities are now at the forefront of sustainable food production, consumption, and waste management.

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Material

Shard PV-Prototype

PV Panel incorporating production waste generated during the manufacture of PV cells.

Bagasse

Waste material from sugar cane juice extraction. In Thailand it is used as renewable fuel for energy production.

Structural Node

Element reclaimed from the disassembly of the Huber Pavillion at ETH Zurich, Campus Hönggerberg.

Spike Model of the City of Singapore

Consolidated renewable energy potential for Singapore. It considers solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal sources.

Display Stools

Elements produced with wood reclaimed from buildings during demolition. Designed and built by Anku & CEA lab

Engagement Platform

Cyber-physical space integrating FCL research efforts and enabling knowledge dissemination

PV Disassembly

Tentative of disassembling a laminated PV panel during a MAS workshop at ETH Zurich.

Future Cities Lab Indicia, Vol. 3

Publication series collecting the research outcomes of the FCL programme.