{"id":29004,"date":"2024-07-18T08:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T08:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=29004"},"modified":"2024-10-17T11:28:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T11:28:39","slug":"interview-with-yiru-zhang-titan-property-awards-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-yiru-zhang-titan-property-awards-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Yiru Zhang | A Dedicated Landscape Architect &#038; Urban Designer Dedicated to Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yiru Zhang is a landscape architect and urban designer dedicated to sustainability and the environment. She explores the relationship between people and nature to inspire innovative design ideas. With a Master of Landscape Architecture from Penn State University, she is an ASLA member and holds SITES and LEED certifications. Her career spans several renowned firms, making her a pioneer in sustainable development and environmental design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a landscape architect and urban designer. My experience includes design research in the United States, focusing on sustainable urban spaces and infrastructure. Now, I apply this knowledge in professional practice, creating designs that balance ecological sustainability with urban needs, from public parks to large development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a designer, I make key design decisions and translate creative ideas into practical implementation and construction drawings. 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Winning this award inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in future projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Root is a mixed-use residential community located in State College, Pennsylvania. The concept emphasizes inclusivity with three types of housing for various incomes, a dog park, playground, and affordable living options. It also fosters conviviality through features like a marketplace, greenhouse, community garden, and community center for events such as movie nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it promotes walkability with connections to nearby bus stops, designated bike lanes, and a walking boulevard. 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