Video: NETWORK_LA transit

Found this project that is similar to my proposal, but this is more of a network design rather than architecture. Ideas seem vague but worth to look at though!

"Increasing the movement of people, not cars should be the goal of any public transit initiative. For this ambitious project, Gensler Los Angeles proposes an integrated set of ideas to adapt the current system to improve its performance at the various scales based on user needs. The belief is that a more responsive system and an improved user experience ultimately leads to the means to meet that challenge."

Check out the video:

http://vimeo.com/tamthientran/network-la-transit

Case Studies

Architecture case study: Arnhem Central station by UN Studio.
Ahhhh how I missed Munich, Germany when I stayed in the city for 4 months as part of the exchange program through uni. Munich has one of the most sophisticated public transportation system in the country.
Copenhagen, Denmark: The most biker friendly city in the world (the stats says it all!)
Curitiba, Brazil: Unique bus system that we all could learn from.

Portland, Oregon, USA: One of the most sustainable cities in the world.

Identifying problems in Christchurch Transport Network.

Let's Encourage people to take Public Transport!

"The streets seem to beckon: Come, you are welcome. Walk awhile, stop awhile and stay as long as you like. City space has been given a new form and a new content." Danish architect and Urban designer Jan Gehl on his quote on the city centre of Copenhagen that has now a character and an atmosphere that invite people to walk and to spend time there.

Abstract for my Master Thesis

Architecture relies on technology, the aesthetic effects that can be achieved are dependent on the technology that is available and that can be adapted to architectural design. This proposal focuses on the aesthetic values of new advancement of technologies to create architecture of the future. The outcome of the project also focuses on the future and rebuilt of Christchurch city when it was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on February 22^nd 2011 that causes a significant damage to the city’s infrastructure. Now, the public and the government are looking at the role of public transport in the rebuilt Christchurch for better connections between CBD and beyond Christchurch, and to ensure the city become more sustainable by introducing integrated public transportation system. It is estimated that about 40% of New Zealand’s carbon dioxide emissions come from transport - mostly private cars - and transport is one of the biggest growth areas of our greenhouse gas emissions. In this proposal, I am proposing a main hub in central Christchurch that connects all the variety of transport within Christchurch city and beyond in a bid to reduce the number of people using their cars, and cut carbon emissions. The idea for the main hub will not only be a place to commute, but also intend as a place to meet, a place to hang out and a place to experience space. The potential for the main hub and the surrounding urban context is aim to take on a role as a "new urban centrality" by re-organising its services for public users and the introduction of new facilities for the city.