Japan has a brilliant landscaping tradition and would do well to revive it in the pursuit of ecologically sound development, according to the man recognized as the founder of ecological planning.
Ecological landscape architect Ian McHarg, 79, recently received the Japan Prize in recognition of his lifelong contribution to city planning. He discussed his work and experience in Japan in a recent interview.
McHarg's integrated approach to landscaping and to building from an ecological perspective has gained him international recognition over the years.