Traditional categories such as the "city" or the "metropolis" no longer capture the networked realities of contemporary urbanization. Settlement systems include not only neighborhoods and buildings, but also hinterlands, ecosystems, water and energy flows and mobility networks, as well as cycles of production and consumption. Urbanization is both spatial and temporal, shaped by rhythms of agriculture, commuting and neighborhood lifecycles, in addition to the long horizons and challenges of climate change.
Engaging with this complexity requires new research methods and tools. This publication provides insight into Future Cities Laboratory (FCL)'s multifaceted research on future sustainable urban development and the actions taken to translate this knowledge into tangible results, supporting and guiding decision-makers within governmental and political entities towards sustainable urban transformation. Established in Singapore in 2010, FCL has grown into a pioneering platform for international research on urbanization.
With over 150 researchers across its hubs in Singapore and Zurich, it brings together a variety of academic, professional and cultural viewpoints to help shape the cities of tomorrow.
| ISBN: | 9783037788066 |
| Publication date: | 25th August 2026 |
| Author: | Sacha Menz, Michèle Rüegg Hormes |
| Publisher: | Lars Muller Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Genres: |
Architecture |
Traditional categories such as the "city" or the "metropolis" no longer capture the networked realities of contemporary urbanization. Settlement systems include not only neighborhoods and buildings, but also hinterlands, ecosystems, water and energy flows and mobility networks, as well as cycles of production and consumption.
Future Cities Laboratory features in the following genres: Architecture
Paperback. £27.00, down from the £30.00 cover price. In Stock.
Future Cities Laboratory was written by Sacha Menz, Michèle Rüegg Hormes and published by Lars Muller Publishers
Future Cities Laboratory has 240 pages
£27.00, reduced from £30.00. In Stock.