CDE
Forging New Frontiers Issue 08 | May 2026
Dear Reader, Welcome to our latest edition of the CDE Research Newsletter! How will we live, work, and thrive in a world shaped by climate change, rapid urbanisation and evolving societal needs? In this edition of Forging New Frontiers, we spotlight researchers in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Industrial Design who are addressing this question through bold, interdisciplinary approaches. Their work demonstrates a strategic focus on creating resilient, equitable and sustainable futures by developing climate-adaptive urbanisms, “rewilding” cities to restore ecological balance and pioneering circular economies with materials like mass timber. We also explore emerging digital frontiers, where artificial intelligence, virtual reality and interactive technologies are reshaping the creative process. Finally, recognising that transformative research is driven by collaboration, we are pleased to introduce a new section highlighting partnerships and the CDE ecosystem that enable impactful ideas to move from concept to real-world change.
ˇ Professor Silvija Gradecak-Garaj Vice Dean Research & Technology