Yu Guo

Mascot Green Revolution: Rooftop farms and a new dawn for sustainable cities, 2023

Physical Model

Mascot Green Revolution is an environmental improvement project through rooftop farming for the Sydney suburb of Mascot. The project explores post-industrial sites, population growth and the effects of green vegetation through community farming, towards sustainable urban development under UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Guo Yu is a young landscape architect who is passionate about protecting and improving the world's environment. Her professional mission is to create harmonious spaces for humans and nature through landscape design, promoting sustainability and ecological balance. She brings not only creative design skills but also the scientific, social and cultural understanding to ensure that designs are not only beautiful but also enhance quality of life, promote community interaction and protect natural resources. Her focus includes climate change adaptation, urban greening, stormwater management, ecosystem restoration and community engagement.