Environmental Changes and Impacts - Chiang Mai has transformed from a city with a vital ecological network to one dominated by roads and concrete structures [1] - Natural areas have decreased by 1837%, leading to a temperature increase of 10 degrees Celsius in the city, significantly higher than the 2 degrees Celsius increase in rural areas [1] - Currently, trees cover 18% of the city area [1] Proposed Solutions and Initiatives - The association aims to restore the relationship between people and nature in the city through data and design [1] - The city needs to plant an additional 300000 trees to significantly improve the environment within the Chiang Mai municipality [1] - A campaign encouraging each of the 129000 residents to plant and care for one tree could create 2 million square meters of shade, potentially reducing street temperatures by 10-20 degrees Celsius and surrounding temperatures by 3-8 degrees Celsius [1] Global Examples and Design Implementations - Bangkok's "15-minute park" policy aims to ensure every area is within a 15-minute walk of a park, promoting equal access to green spaces [2] - New York City surveys and registers every tree, encouraging residents to become caretakers, fostering a connection between people and urban trees [2] - Chiang Mai's projects include transforming a 12-rai private land into a public park and converting a 3-meter-high garbage pile into a community garden for food production and education [2]

Architectural Philosophy & Urban Development - The architectural industry views the city as an ongoing architectural project, emphasizing its transformational nature and organic growth [1] - The industry acknowledges the rapid urban expansion, exemplified by Tehran's growth from a 4 million to 10 million population in 50 years [1] - The architectural approach involves integrating architecture with infrastructure to create hybrid structures, addressing the evolving needs of the city [1] Project Design & Execution - The industry repurposes abandoned spaces, such as turning a neglected swimming pool into an art gallery with minimal cost, enhancing urban life [1] - Architectural projects can act as urban gateways, exemplified by a building serving as an entrance to a park, blending architectural and urban elements [1] - The industry considers the historical context of architectural forms, such as mosques, and explores innovative designs that challenge traditional vertical emphasis [2] - Commercial projects can integrate urban concepts, transforming parking structures into multi-functional spaces that mimic city streets, fostering community engagement [2] Design Principles - Architecture should operate on three levels: addressing the program, the context, and the discourse, creating a cohesive structure [3] - The industry aims to create unexpected experiences within standard building types, such as incorporating tunnel-like structures into office buildings [2] - The design process involves considering the surrounding environment, such as parks, to create pathways that integrate the project into the existing cultural hubs [2]

Urban Development Strategy - Less desirable locations offer greater development potential due to ease of land acquisition [1] - Neglected land facilitates rapid construction and urban expansion [1] - The United States has geographical opportunities for constructing new major cities or metropolitan areas [1]