Viikki - The Edu-Buoyancity
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Viikki's Edu-Buoyancity addresses the growing concern of floods in Finland with 'Urban Buoyancy,' establishing housing for bioscience students above a lake that brings in wildlife to reinvigorate the lands and waters, around an architecture of buoyant foundations. The student community is likened to Buoyant Urban Nomads, with residences designed to promote movement around the community and nature, aiming to provide a unique educational experience and become a model of resilience for Finland.
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Dr Sucharita Srirangam is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Building and Design. She is also the Hub Leader of Urban Resilience for Climate Change at Taylor’s University. She has built an international profile through research, teaching, and professional experience. Her research focuses primarily on urban design, where sustainability manifests in a synergy between space and users. She holds expertise in place-making, urban resilience, sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), Space Syntax, and smart cities.