Wow.. Amazing post my dear Erne. I am very inspiring by your post, you are a considerate, well thought and talented architect I met.
Due to pandemic, our world is changing. More and more people realise the importance of nature. Some countries implement guidelines to conserve the nature, plant more greenery trees, protect wildlife, animals and not destroy their habitat, etc.
For my personal life, I prefer to go to nature places and recreational parks rather than shopping malls and commercial area. Mind set is changing due to pandemic.
Biophilic design is definitely good concept for most of new development currently. Thank you for your sharing.
Erne, you are also a good writer too, KEEP IT UP! :))))
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Hello Cherry, always a great pleasure to see you, my dear friend. How are you? Without a doubt, the health crisis as a result of the devastating pandemic is a powerful reason why people need to connect more with Mother Nature. In all these years, you have been at the forefront of designing and building green spaces in many strategic locations, most especially in your beloved home of Singapore. Your remarkable profession has truly made our planet a much better place where humans can fully enjoy healthy living standards.
As a Landscape Architect yourself, I understand that you have been frequently exposed to elements of nature exhibited in the projects you implement such as gardens, city parks, and other important patches of green environments. Have you felt its favorable effects on your health?
Thank you dear Erne. I am fine here always.
Recently, the rising of covid cases in Singapore is around 15k daily. But fortunately, 99% are mild or no symptom. How is your country situation now?
Working as LA in Singapore, our workload is always high and not good for health. Long working hours and stressful work.
Therefore, I shifted to work as Freelance LA and project base for clients. Now more work life balance.
Yes, I love to design green and all plants especially to see all are planted and grown well at sites. Really blessed to work with nature and greenery.
Oh yeah, that's pretty understandable. Your work entails lots of dedication, as well as demands several manhours, which may seldom lead to unwanted burnout. It's a stressful situation indeed. At least as a great consolation, you possess plenty of opportunities to heal plus recharge with your direct involvement with nature, The environment is simply embedded in your profession, making it one of the most healthy, productive, and sustainable endeavors on the planet.
Thank God, the pandemic in our home country has not escalated further to worsening proportions. Tourism has been slowly opening up its doors to welcome both local and foreign tourists. We hope these positive developments would continue in the long run.
Good for you Cherry, you now have more freedom with your profession as a freelance LA. Sometimes working with an employer restricts your growth, progress, and creative potential. Now that you're an independent professional, you willfully decide your own terms, making your private practice a much more enjoyable experience. Take care and continue to have fun always! 😊