Exclusive interview with Sara Zewde
In this insightful interview, renowned landscape architect Sara Zewde discusses her inspirations, challenges, and experiences within the field of landscape architecture. From discovering her passion for the discipline after Hurricane Katrina to integrating storytelling and art into her designs, Sara delves deeply into her ideas and perspectives. She also sheds light on the evolving role of landscape architecture in addressing societal issues. Through her work, Sara continues to push the boundaries of what landscape architecture can achieve, making it a powerful tool for change and expression.
About Sara
Sara Zewde is founding principal of Studio Zewde, a design firm practicing landscape architecture, urbanism, and public art. Named to Time Magazine’s TIME 100 Next, Architectural Digest's AD100, and *Wallpaper’s 300 People Shaping Creative America, her practice is celebrated for its design methods that sync culture, ecology, and craft. In parallel to her design practice, Sara serves as Assistant Professor of Practice at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and is currently writing a book on her research retracing Frederick Law Olmsted's journeys through the Slave South. Sara holds a master’s of landscape architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, a master’s of city planning from MIT, and a BA in sociology and statistics from Boston University.
Read the full interview here: https://www.iflaworld.com/blogs/interview-with-sara-zwede
Landscape Architects Leading Climate Action: Nature-Based Solutions for a Regenerative Future
IFLA Webinar Series Kicks Off with a Powerful Start!
We kicked off our IFLA Webinar Series with a dynamic first session: "Landscape Architects Leading Climate Action: Nature-Based Solutions for a Regenerative Future." The webinar registered over 180 participants
This insightful session explored groundbreaking strategies for climate adaptation, mitigation, and restoration. It highlighted IFLA’s engagement at COP29 Azerbaijan and showcased how landscape architecture plays a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis.
Key discussions included:
- The innovative "Sponge City" concept
- How landscape architects can contribute to UNEP’s mission
- Collaborative efforts between IFLA & UN-Habitat for sustainable urban development
This is just the beginning—we are excited to bring you more inspiring discussions! Stay tuned.
Watch the webinar here:
FutureScape Global 2025 Exhibition in partnership with the International Federation of Landscape Architects IFLA
FutureScape Global, is organizing one of the largest Landscape and urban development exhibition in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Leading firms including Shira Group, Citiscape, MEAC, SRACO, and Gibus have confirmed participation.
The FutureScape Global Awards 2025, featuring IFLA President Bruno Marques as judge, will celebrate excellence in Landscape Architecture during the exhibition on April 28-29, 2025. World-renowned firms including Martha Schwartz Projects, OneWorks-One Landscape, and Randle Siddeley will present transformative projects, including the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold.
The event's B2B matchmaking platform will connect global participants with Saudi Arabia's top 100 influential figures in urban development. The conference program will feature presentations on sustainable design practices, desert transformation initiatives, and smart city integration projects.
This partnership supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives for sustainable urban environments. The exhibition will showcase cutting-edge technology through interactive displays and virtual reality presentations, offering unprecedented networking opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic markets.
The registration for the 21st Annual International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH 2025) is live!
Join from November 17 to 21, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand, in partnership with our co-hosts, Wellington City Council and the University of Otago.
This year’s theme, “Healthy Cities, Resilient Futures: Weaving Climate Action, Equity, & Wellbeing from Asia Pacific to the World”, sets the stage for forging partnerships, driving action, and creating impactful solutions to build healthier and more inclusive urban environments.
Learn more: https://www.icuh2025.org
