Design technology for a better urban living environment

You are cordially invited to attend the Research Seminar: Design technology for a better urban living environment by Jinda Qi

Date: 23 January 2024 (Tues)
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: SDE 3 Level 4, LT 427

Abstract
Design technology is not a novel concept; it has a history of addressing a variety of design challenges, from analysis to actualization; visualizations to valuations; and mapping to modelling. Although it greatly aids decision-makers in gaining a more profound insight into design, it should transcend beyond merely a visualization or assessment tool and instead become an essential component of the design thinking processes.

This talk will showcase the integration of cutting-edge technology into design across two research projects: an artificial intelligence (AI)-based decision-making framework for urban heat mitigation and a novel method of quantitative landscape design focused on mental health promotion. The talk also examines how design technology can automate the design process, incorporating and complementing rather than replacing the designer, in order to ultimately create a better urban living environment for all.

About the speaker
Dr Jinda Qi is a landscape architect and holds a PhD in Built Environment at The University of New South Wales, Sydney. He has extensive working experience in both academic and industry settings across different countries, like Australia, China, and Singapore. His work tackles fundamental questions about using design technology to create a better urban living environment, like urban heat mitigation and mental health promotion. He is (co-)author of over 30 publications in prestigious journals such as Landscape and Urban Planning, Sustainable Cities and Society, and Water Research, and 5 highly cited papers.

He has also taken academic roles as a Co-Principal Investigator on funded projects, grant reviewer of national funding, international design competition panels, editorial boards for five SCI journals, and guest editors of multiple research topics.