AJLA is the official journal of IFLA Africa and is committed to stimulating content that promotes an extensive understanding of the field of landscape architecture across the African continent.
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In this issue, we explore how "landscapes of hope" can uplift disadvantaged communities by improving public spaces. By promoting designed landscape initiatives in these communities, these initiatives support both physical and mental well-being for residents.
Read Now'Reframing' provides an opportunity to share perspectives on addressing challenges in landscape architecture in Africa and to conceptualise innovative ways of meeting these challenges.
Learn MoreIn this issue, we explore why regenerative landscape design is key to tackling climate and environmental crises. By boosting resilience, biodiversity, and healing practices, it offers holistic solutions for a healthier planet.
Read NowWe will be exploring ideas that take us beyond the typical urban open space paradigm. What is ‘useful’ open space, and what benefits to the environment and society are gained from an inspired approach to the design of ‘the green fabric’?
Read NowThe theme for the 6th issue, AJLA 06, is 'Community Design: towards sustainable urban and rural communities in Africa'.
Read NowThis issue explores contemporary landscape and urban design through the lens of 'sense of place'—or genius loci—and how it shapes the built environment. From site to regional scale, we examine how design responds to and evokes the unique spirit of place.
Read NowIn Africa, indigenous knowledge is a significant resource that landscape architects can access to create culturally relevant and sustainable design solutions.
Read NowFood security is a pressing issue on the African continent, and one in which landscape architects, and related disciplines, can play a significant role.
Read NowFor healthy landscapes to be restorative and resilient they must be planned, designed, and managed by bringing together a wide range of planning disciplines.
Read NowCertain landscapes, natural or man-made, evoke deeply profound thoughts and feelings, and can alter the way we understand ‘place’.
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