A resilient, smart future for Auckland

Commentary featured in Architecture Now

At a glance

Role: Co-author
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

The story

The argument

Auckland needs a dynamic, resilient and smart urban future that responds to climate pressures and puts citizens' wellbeing first. A short note on the topic was featured in Architecture Now.

Growth with a strategy

The lab has called for evidence comparing northern, western and southern expansion with medium-density infill, because sprawl drives traffic, energy use, urban heat and environmental harm. The argument builds on its Energy and Buildings research on New Zealand's urban microclimate.

Evidence