SHIJING ZHANG

Education

Nanjing Tech University

Major: Environment Design

GPA:3.91/4.00

Expected Degrees:Bachelor of Art

Honors And Awards

·First Prize in the 15th National Design•Digital•Dimensions (3DDS) Competition- Annual Finals

·Golden Prize in the Stars of the Mainland, TWN. MAC. HK. Art & Design Competition

·Silver Prize in the 7th “Asia Cup” Sino-Japan Art & Design Exchange Exhibition

·Silver Prize in 4th Hong Kong University Students

Contemporary Contest- China Mainland Division

·Excellent Work Award in 2021 Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture-College Students Design Contest

·Second Prize in the 10th National College Digital Art & Design Awards

·Third Prize in 16th China Creative Challenges Contest

Internship Experience

L&A Academy project assistant

Participated in the “Yunnan Scenic Renovation Commercial Practice Program” to re-design buildings, facilities, landscape and public spaces for villagers, local industry and tourists.

Beijing North Star Company Limited

Landscape Design Assistant, Wuhan Design Department

·Involved in the selection of prefabricated landscape materials and the comparison of options;

·Participate in the detailed adjustment phase of the landscape plant configuration, taking into consideration of the four elements of plant colour, size, texture and form as well as aesthetic function;

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre for College Students at Nanjing Tech University

Deputy Head, News Propaganda Development

Skills

Computer skills:Sketchup, Autocad, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Lumion, D5render,Deluxevo, Premier, Rhino, Grasshopper, Arcgis, Python(with GH)

Personal statement

09/2019-06/2020

Senior Year(2022)

Individual Project

Senior Year(2022)

Individual Project

Sophomore Year(2021)

Individual Project

Junior Year(2020)

Individual Project

2019-2022

''The social mission of the landscape architect has a pedagogical side of communicating to the masses a feeling of esteem and comprehension of the values of nature through his presentation of it.''

(Roberto Burle Marx)

I think of the landscape as a mirror. Born in the 21st century, after witnessing the changes in the social industry, I consider that the landscape would reflect the next level of goals after people's basic needs, such as living, are met. However, many people around me have misconceptions about the discipline of landscape architecture, even though they understand that they are deeply affected by its inconveniences. Therefore, showing the natural value that I am interested in, such as how to improve the areas affected by climate disasters, to the public is the original intention of my interest in this subject.

Through studying this project, I can cultivate my comprehensive thinking that connects the design of individual landscape plots with the overall urban planning strategy. As the threat of climate change grows, the need for sustainable design and metrics to ensure that entire communities reduce their carbon footprint globally should be at the forefront of every aspect of our design projects. The program will allow me to think about strategies for dealing with different types of landscapes and equip me with the knowledge and skills to engage in discussions on professional issues.

After completing the study of the project, in addition to becoming a qualified landscape architect, I hope that I can provide better suggestions for the study of urban resilience and climate change in landscape design guidance when communicating with other disciplines to contribute to the city and the world contribute to sustainable development.

At this moment, I am honored that you can open and read my portfolio carefully and listen to my stories about landscapes in different regions of the world.

Strategies Development

Environmental Improvement Strategy

Cultural activities disappear Reduced related activities

STRATEGY 1：INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRITY Lack of living economy industry Reduced communication Reduced communication

Ecology Fishery Farming Tourists Scholars

respondtoconditionsecologicalSalinityanddesertification affect

Herdsman Fisherman Outsiders

Among the people living around Lake Qagan Nur, fishermen and herders are the main users of the lake in different seasons. The drying up of most of the lakes has seriously affected the demand of animal husbandry for the pasture industry, and at the same time, the impact on the water level of freshwater lakes has also affected the production and life of fishermen. In order to solve these problems, the participation of foreigners, including scholars and tourists, can effectively alleviate the gradual deterioration of lakes under warm dry conditions, and collectively create a more favorable living and well -being.

In the dried up saline-alkali waters that need to be treated, relevant walking trails are set up according to the water stratification to increase the entry of water runoff and reduce the salinity of the existing water sources. After the physical treatment of the soil, an infiltration pipeline is added to enhance the entry of the water source. Connect to surrounding water collector facilities to apply moisture collected in the air, while warning of wind direction.

Site Events Strategy

The existing fishery in the freshwater area and the future development of the planting industry in the saline-alkali area are the main functional directions of the lake's future development. Therefore, relevant roads are set up around the lake to increase the connection between the lake. Set up fishing revets in the common fishing areas of freshwater lakes to serve daily fishing activities. In the area where the two lakes are connected, auxiliary ceremonies are set up for the traditional winter fishing activities of local residents, so as to promote the inheritance of the unique culture of the region.

Collector Design

The overall shape of collector is extracted from the traditional poles of the ceremony, and the wind blades are set on the top to warn the intensity and direction of sandstorms. At the same time, a manual pumping pump device is added to use the water collected from the top for daily use.

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PLANT SELECTION STRATEGY 2:SURFACE PLANTING TREATMENT

BIOLOGICAL (PIONEER PLANT/ STRAIN) + GREEN MANURE

Dry Salt Draining Ecological Vegetation

CASH CROPS + AGRICULTURAL MEASURES 1 2 3

Planting plants in layers according to different salinity levels

Retain

Develop industry and economy together, protect ecology

Vegetation condition:conventional plants + halophytes

Total salt discharge :83%

Use the wasteland intersecting with the arable land to plant halophytic/salt-tolerant plants to increase the groundwater hydraulic gradient formed by the evapotranspiration, and pump the groundwater and salinity of the adjacent saline-alkali farmland to reduce and control salt in the saline-alkali farmland, and gradually increase the economy crop.

Determine the appropriate overall design of the dry salt drainage system, quantify the ratio of cultivated land/wasteland, and optimize the