Dr. Bin JIANG Email: jiangbin@hku.hk Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/bin_jiang21 Website: binscapes.com EDUCATION POSITIONS Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture with a concentration in built environment and human health, environment and behavior, and sustainable urban design. 2013. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign. USA Master of Science in Landscape Architecture with a concentration in green infrastructure planning and cultural landscape conservation. 2005, Peking University. China Bachelor of Engineering in Urban Planning. 2002. Hunan University. China 1/2015-present Assistant professor in Landscape Architecture (Tenure Track), Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong, Teaching in English. 1/2014-12/2014 Lecturer, Department of Landscape Architecture. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA 12/2013-12/2014 Postdoctoral research fellow, Sustainability and Health Laboratory, University of Illinois, USA 2009-2014 Research investigator, Sustainability and Health Laboratory, University of Illinois, USA Page I of 11
2009-present Principle designer, BINA Design, USA and China 2009-present Oversea editor of Landscape Architecture Frontiers (formerly Landscape Architecture China) in USA 2010 summer Landscape designer, Peter Walker and Partners (PWP), USA 2006-2008 Associate landscape designer & project manager, EADG (Earthasia Design Group, formerly Earthasia-EDAW), Shanghai, China 2005-2006 Landscape designer, Earthaisa-EDAW, Shanghai, China 2002-2005 Landscape designer, Turenscape, Beijing, China 2001 summer Intern architecture and urban designer, Turenscape, Beijing, China 1999-2001 Part-time assistant urban designer, The Institution of Urban Planning of Hunan University, Changsha, China HONORS ASLA Honor Award of Analysis and Planning: ASLA, 2005 Professional Awards (as a leading team member). Transiting Cities Design Ideas Competition, Latrobe City, Australia. Short-list certificate. Design director. 2012. The University Fellowship: University of Illinois, 2008-2009. Vincent Bellafiore Fellowship: University of Illinois, 2008-2009. Page II of 11
PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles Jiang, B., Larsen, L., Deal, B., & Sullivan, W. C. (2015). A dose response curve describing the relationship between tree cover density and landscape preference. Landscape and Urban Planning, 139(0), 16-25. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.02.018 Jiang, B., Zhang,T., Sullivan, W.C. (2015). Healthy Cities: Mechanisms and Research Questions Regarding the Impacts of Urban Green Landscapes on Public Health and Well-being. Landscape Architecture Frontiers, 3(1), 24-35. Jiang, B. (2015). Examining the Urban Environment through the Eyes of a Pediatrician: an Interview with Richard J. Jackson. Landscape Architecture Frontiers, 3(1), 62-69. Jiang, B., Chang, C. Y., & Sullivan, W. C. (2014). A dose of nature: Tree cover, stress reduction, and gender differences. Landscape and Urban Planning, 132, 26-36. Jiang, B., Li, D., Larsen, L., Sullivan, W. C. (2014). A dose-response curve describing the relationship between urban tree cover density and selfreported stress recovery. Environment and Behavior. doi: 10.1177/0013916514552321 Jiang, B., Chun, Y.C., Sullivan, W.C. (2013). A Dialogue on the Impact of Urban Landscapes on Human Health (I). Landscape Architecture Frontiers, 1(2), 81-87. Jiang, B., Chun, Y.C., Sullivan, W.C. (2013). A Dialogue on the Impact of Urban Landscapes on Human Health (II). Landscape Architecture Frontiers. 1(3):84-91. Jiang, B. (2012). Living with Nature: Memories of my life in the Dan Kiley office-interview with Joe Karr (I). Landscape Architecture China (8), p. 186-195. In English and Chinese. Jiang, B. (2012). Living with Nature: Memories of my life in the Dan Kiley office-interview with Joe Karr (II). Landscape Architecture China (10), 176-185. In English and Chinese. Page III of 11
Jiang, B. (2011). Wisdom comes out of serious experience-interview with Peter Walker. Landscape Architecture China (3), p. 170-178. In English and Chinese. International Conference Presentations and Abstracts Jiang, B. Hsieh, C.H., Chang, C.Y., Larsen, L., Sullivan, W. C. (2014). Multiple Measures of Density of Tree Cover and Landscape Preference of Community Streets. Paper presented at the Environmental Design Research Association 45 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Jiang, B., Li, D., Larsen, L., Sullivan, W. C. (2014). Establishing the Dose- Response Curve for the Relationship between Density of Tree Cover and Self-Reported Stress Recovery. Paper presented at the Environmental Design Research Association 45 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Jiang, B. & Sullivan, W.C. (2013). Establishing a dose-response curve for the impact of community forests on recovery from acute stress. Paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference in Austin, Texas, USA. Jiang, B., Li, D.Y., Hsieh, C.H., Sullivan, W.C. (2013). What we design and what we experience: comparing the objective and perceived measures of percentage of tree canopy. Paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference in Austin, Texas, USA. Jiang, B. & Sullivan, W.C. (2012). Measuring human physiological responses to landscapes: Impacts of urban forests on stress. Paper presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference in Champaign, Illinois, USA. Invited Speeches Jiang, B (2014). Urban Landscape and Mental Health. 2014 Central States ASLA Conference. Omaha, Nebraska. Link: http://www.aslacentralstates.org/2014-speakers/ Jiang, B (2014). Built Environments and Human Health. Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin at Madison, USA. Jiang, B (2014). Built Environments and Human Health. Department of Landscape Architecture, Arizona State University, USA. Jiang, B. (2013). Dose of nature and stress recovery. National Taiwan University Delegation to the University of Illinois. University of Illinois, USA. Page IV of 11
Jiang, B. (2012). Urban landscape and human health. Peking University, China. Jiang, B. (2010). Critics of Peter Walker s landscape design and contemporary American landscape. Central South University, China. Jiang, B. (2009). Time and Landscape. University of Illinois, USA. Published Design Projects Jiang, B. (2005). Landscape drawings of Turenscape. Hunan Art Press, China. p.28, p.34, & p.114. Jiang, B. (In process). Transiting Cities International Competition Finalist Work: Transflow-synthesize linear infrastructures, 2013. Publisher: ACTAR. Team: Huang, Y.L., Ren, X.R., Zhou, D. Y., Feng, D., Zhou, X.L. Design director: Jiang, B. Translation of book chapters Jiang, B. (2005). Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design. Chapter III:urban design history and theory. China Architecture and Building Press (English to Chinese). Jiang, B. (2004). The Living Landscape by Steiner Frederick (2000). Chapter XI: Administration of planning programs. Chapter XII: Conclusion. China Architecture and Building Press (English to Chinese). MEDIA REPORT Landscape Architecture China (2015). Bin Jiang: Healthy City, Healthy Landscape. Link: http://www.landscape.cn/news/interview/2015/0104/172305.html News Bureau/Illinois, USA (2014). Watching 3-D videos of trees helps people recover from stress, researchers say. Link: http://news.illinois.edu/news/14/1021nature_williamsullivan_binjiang.ht ml DIRT, ASLA, USA (2014). Nature is but another name for health. Link: http://dirt.asla.org/2014/06/04/nature-is-but-another-name-for-health/ World Health. (2014). Trees for tranquility. Link: http://www.worldhealth.net/news/trees-tranquility/ Page V of 11
Daily Mail: Science & Tech (2014). Trees are the key to keeping calm: Researchers found those who watched 3D video of tree lined streets 'significantly improved' their state of mind. Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2802380/is-street-viewsecret-relaxing-researchers-watched-3d-video-tree-lined-streetssignificantly-improved-state-mind.html Medicalxpress (2014). Watching 3-D videos of trees helps people recover from stress. Link: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-d-videos-treespeople-recover.html Naver, Japan (2014). 生涯の天敵!! ストレスを軽減させたり 強くなるには?Link: http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2138615736343480701 Landscape Architecture China (2014). Researchers found Watching 3-D videos of trees helps people recover from stress. Link: http://www.landscape.cn/news/comment/public/2014/1104/171663.html Page VI of 11
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2013-present: Article and proposal reviewer: CELA, EDRA, and Landscape Architecture Frontiers 2008-2014: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. Jiang, B. & Sullivan, W.C. (2012). Establishing a dose-response curve for the impact of urban forests on stress recovery and immunization. Supported by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council. USDA Forest Service in grant to Sullivan, Jiang, & Buchner, 2011. Zhao, J., Jiang, B., Sullivan, W.C. (2012). Biodiversity of urban landscape and landscape preference. Supported by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council. USDA Forest Service in grant to Sullivan, Jiang, & Buchner, 2011. Chen, P., Jiang, B., Sullivan, W.C. (2012). Dose of community forest and willingness of physical activities. Supported by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council. USDA Forest Service in grant to Sullivan, Jiang, & Buchner, 2011. Wang H.J. & Jiang, B. (2012). Ecological Minalism-a new approach of contemporary landscape design. Independent Research. Jiang, B. & Sullivan, W.C. (2011). Focal point: the built environment & human health. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Supported by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in grant to Jiang, Wang, Buchner & Sullivan, 2011. Jiang, B. (2010). Relocation and human health: impacts of rapid urbanization in China. Human Dimensions of Environmental Systems. Supported by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sullivan, W.C., Deal Brain, Jiang, B. (2009). Sustainability goals and metrics. Supported by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in grant to Sullivan & Brain, 2009. Sullivan, W.C., Yuan Lv, Jiang, B. (2008). Citizen participation in landscape planning. Supported by City of Galesburg, Illinois in grant to Sullivan, 2008. Page VII of 11
09/2002-5/2005: Peking University, Beijing, China. Jiang, B. (2005). Cultural heritage of Grand Canal in Jining city and discussion on the integrated conservation strategy. National Cultural Heritage Bureau, China. Yu, K.J., Li, D.H., Liu, H.L., Wei Li, Jiang, B., Qiang Zhu, Lei Zhang. (2004). Heritage river corridor and greenway planning of the Grand Canal. National Cultural Heritage Bureau, China. Yu, K.J., Li, D.H., Liu, H.L., Jiang, B. (2004). Ecological infrastructure research and open space planning of Taizhou City. Urban Planning Bureau of Taizhou City, Zhejiang, China. Yu, K.J., Li, D.H., Jiang, B. Liu, H.L., Hanxi Li, Lei Zhang, Wei Li. (2002). Alternative planning of Dahuan cultural park. The Government of ChaoYang District, Beijing, China. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2015 Fall: Co-Instructor. ARCH7107: Landscape L-XXL Think Big. Design Big. Master Student Course. 2015 Fall: Instructor. ARCH 7502: Research Seminar in Landscape Architecture. Master Student Course. 2014 Fall: Co-instructor. LA 336/537. Graduate Studio I & II, University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Co-instructor: Prof. Elen Deming. 2014 Spring: Co-instructor. LA 537. Graduate Studio: Sustainability and Health Studio. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Coinstructor: Prof. William C. Sullivan. 2013 Fall: Invited Critic. LA 537. Graduate Studio: Sustainability and Health Studio. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Instructor: Prof. William C. Sullivan. 2013 Fall: Invited Critic. LA 336/537. Graduate Studio: Center for regional art and ecology at Allerton Park, Illinois. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Instructor: Prof. M. Elen Deming. Page VIII of 11
2012 Fall: Invited Critic. Graduate School of Landscape Architecture. Central South University, China. Instructor: Prof. Bo Li. 2012 Fall: Invited Critic. LA 336/537. Graduate Studio. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Instructor: Prof. M. Elen Deming. 2011 Spring: Teaching assistant. LA 234. Site Design Studio. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Instructor: Prof. Misa Inoue. 2011 March: Moderator. Council of Educator in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Annual Conference 2012, Champaign, USA. 2010 Fall: Teaching assistant. LA 590 and 390. Environmental Sustainability. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Instructor: Prof. Misa Inoue. 2010 Spring: Teaching assistant. LA 234: Site Design Studio. University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Instructor: Andrew Weiss. 2003 Fall: Teaching assistant. Theory and method of contemporary urban design. Peking University, China. Instructor: Kongjian Yu. DESIGN PRACTICE 08/2008-present: University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA. Principle designer of BINA Design. Jiang, B., Huang, Y.L., Zhou, D. Y., Ji, W.Q. (2013-2014). Landscape Design of Hongqiao International Airport inner space. Shanghai, China. Jiang, B. (2012-2013). Landscape Design of Central Commerical Plaza and Neighborhood at Laibin City. Guangxi Province, China. Huang, Y.L., Ren, X.R., Zhou, D. Y., Feng, D., Zhou, X.L., Jiang, B. (2012). Transflow-synthesize Linear Infrastructures. Transiting Cities Design Ideas Competition, Latrobe City, Australia. Design director, short-listed of student entries. Jiang, B. (2012). Landscape design of the YuQiang culture park. Sichuan. China. International Design Competition - First Place. Page IX of 11
Jiang, B. (2012). Landscape conceptual design of Yongli International Village. Beijing. China. Invited Designer. 05/2010-08/2010: Apprentice Program, Peter Walker and Partners (PWP), San Francisco, USA. Walker, P., Greenspan A., Arroyo.C., Jiang, B. (2010). San Francisco Transbay Roof Park. California, USA. Jiang, B. (2010). Landscape design of outdoor environment for the PWP office. California, USA. 07/2006-07/2008: EADG (Earthasia Design Group), Project manager & Senior Designer, Shanghai, China. Jiang, B., Wood, L., Wang, E. (2008). National Memorial Park of Zhongshan Navy Battleship. Wuhan, China. International Design Competition - First Place*. Construction completed. Jiang, B., Wood, L. (2008). Banqiao New Town Lake Park. Nanjing City, China. International Design Competition - First Place.Construction completed. Jiang, B., Wood,L., Pan, X.L. (2008). Landscape planning of the Nine Dragons Lake district. Nanjing City, China. International Design Competition - First Place. Wood, L., Jiang, B. (2007). Central Recreational Lake Park of the University Village. Kunshan, China. International Design Competition - First Place. Construction completed. Jiang, B., Wood, L., Wang, E. (2007). Recreational and ecological river corridor. Yuyao, Zhejiang Province, China. International Design Competition - Third Place. Jiang, B., Phil Yang. (2007). Urban design and landscape design of the Central Business District. Kunshan, China. International Design Competition - Second Place. Wood, L., Jiang, B. (2007). Landscape design of the central plaza and streetscape of the administrative zone. Suzhou, China. International Design Competition - First Place. Jiang, B., Wang, E. (2007). Landscape planning of Jingcheng Wan New Town. Zhejiang Province, China. Invited designer. Page X of 11
Wood, L., Wang, E., Pan, X.L., Jiang, B. (2006). Master plan and landscape design of Zhihong Lake District. Jiaozhou, China. International Design Competition - First Place. Contruction completed. Wood, L., Jiang, B., Pan, X.L. (2006). Urban planning and landscape design of Yinzhou District. Ningbo, China. International Design Competition - Second Place. 07/2005-02/2006: Earthasia EDAW (EDAW and Earthasia Design Group), Designer. Shanghai, China. Wang, E., Jiang, B. (2005). Landscape design of Tianjing University. Tianjing, China. International Design Competition - Second Place. Wood, L., Jiang, B., Wang, E. (2006). Landscape planning of Aixi lake park. Nanchang, China. International Design Competition - Second Place. Wood, L., Wang, E., Jiang, B. (2005). Memorial and recreational park of the Shanghai Ship Factory. Shanghai, China. International Design Competition - First Place. 07/2002-02/2005: Turenscape, urban & landscape designer. Beijing, China Yu, K.J., Jiang, B., Huang, G.P., Zhang, L.(2003). Conceptual Landscape design of Boston Chinatown Park. Boston, USA. International Design Competition - First Place. Construction completed. Yu, K.J., Liu, Y.J., Zhang, L., Jiang, B. (2002). Landscape planning of Muzi river urban corridor. Cixi City, Zhe Jiang, China. International Design Competition - Second Place. Page XI of 11