Kongjian Yu

Kongjian Yu

architect China

Kongjian Yu is a renowned Chinese architect and urban planner who introduced the 'sponge city' concept, an innovative approach to urban water management aimed at enhancing water absorption and reducing flood risks in urban areas.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,632
Power
617$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,632 $700,000 617$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,632 $700,000 617$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Kongjian Yu is the father of the sponge city concept and has implemented over 500 sponge parks in China. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wie Städte den Fluten trotzen

Costa Rica Costa Rica: The concept of sponge cities was proposed in 2013 by Professor Kongjian Yu from Peking University. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Ciudades esponja: aprender a vivir con el agua y no contra ella

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Kongjian Yu was a renowned Chinese architect known for his concept of 'sponge city' and was among the victims of a plane crash in Brazil. 9

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Quem é Kongjian Yu, renomado arquiteto chinês que morreu em acidente aéreo no Pantanal de MS

Uruguay Uruguay: Kongjian Yu is known worldwide for his concept of 'sponge cities' designed to absorb large amounts of water. 7

El Observador: Cuatro personas murieron en un accidente aéreo en Brasil, incluido el director de una serie sobre la tragedia de Chapecoense

Brazil Brazil: Kongjian Yu was known as the creator of the 'sponge cities' concept and tragically died in a plane crash in Brazil. 9

O Globo: O legado de Kongjian Yu, criador das 'cidades-esponja'