Assistant Professor
Email：shishulin@tsinghua.edu.cn
Dr. Shi Shulin has been teaching in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University since September 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture from the University of Hong Kong, a Master of Engineering in Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Tsinghua University. She is an internationally certified forest bathing guide. Her research and practice focus primarily on outdoor environments that promote health for various populations, including but not limited to theoretical research as well as planning and design of health-promoting landscapes, research and development of evidence-based design methods and tools, design of nature-based therapeutic activities and products, and nature-based climate resilience solutions.
She serves as Co-Director of the Age-Friendly Communities and Landscapes Working Programme of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), a member of the Landscape Health and Horticultural Therapy Committee of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, a young member of the Theory and History Committee of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, a member of the Urban Forestry Advisory Panel under the Development Bureau of HKSAR government, and a Deputy Director of the Green Therapy and Health Landscape Research Center at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University.
Dr. Shi has led and participated in more than ten domestic and international collaborative research projects, published over twenty papers in Chinese and English as first and corresponding author, holds two national invention patents, and has guided students to win multiple competition awards.
【Research Areas】
Evidence-based design and research of natural healing environments, activities, and products
Nature-based climate resilience solutions
Urban design
【Education Experience】
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), School of Architecture, Tsinghua University (Beijing), 2001-05
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University (Beijing), 2005-08
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, the University of Hong Kong, 2008-12
【Working Experience】
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, 2019 to present
Teaching Fellow and Assistant Professor, Programme of Landscape Architecture (BALA & BLA), Faculty of Design and Environment, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, 2012-2019
【Courses taught】
Urban design studio (3rd Yr Bachelor)
Scientific Research and Innovation Practice (2nd Yr Bachelor)
Introduction to Natural Healing (Undergraduate Elective)
【Academic Services】
Co-Director, Age-Friendly Communities and Landscapes Working Programme of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Member, Landscape Health and Horticultural Therapy Committee of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture
Young member, Theory and History Committee of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture
Member, Urban Forestry Advisory Panel under The Development Bureau of HKSAR Government
Deputy Director, Green Therapy and Health Landscape Research Center at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University
Guest Editor, Land (2073-445X), Web page of Special Issue: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/land/special_issues/JDRID3L86E
【Patents】
[1] Invention Patent: Method, Device, Computer Equipment, and Storage Medium for Determining the Enclosure Degree of Outdoor Space (2023101468361), First Inventor.
[2] Invention Patent: Method, Device, and Equipment for Determining Spatial Occlusion Information (2022100452395), First Inventor.
【Major Research Projects】
[1] University Grants Committee of the Hong Kong S.A.R. (GRF): Stroke Survivors and Caregiver's Experiences of and Perspectives on Utilizing Outdoor Exercise Facilities and Park Space for Self-Managed Rehabilitation A Multi-Method Qualitative Study, Co-I, 2025-27
[2] National Natural Science Foundation of China, General Program: Research on Facade Quality Assessment and Generative Renewal Design of Old Residential Buildings in Beijing Based on Computer Vision, Co-I, 2024-27
[3] Tianjin Green Building Promotion and Development Center (Tianjin Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission World Bank Loan Management Office): GEF China Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot Project – Planning and Design Research of the Jiancangdao Area Rail Station in Tianjin Based on the TOD Concept, Participant, 2021-22
[4] Tsinghua-Cambridge Joint Research: LAND – Landscape Architecture for Net-zero Destination: Strategic research towards a climate and net-zero emission supportive landscape architectural industry (20223080003), PI, 2022
[5] Pedagogical research for urban design studio employing evidence-based design method (ZY01_02), PI, 2022-23
[6] Chengdu Landscape Architecture Planning and Design Institute: Park city and public health thematic research (SCFCZB-2020080092). PI. 2020
[7] Faculty Development Scheme (University Grants Committee, HK): Outdoor space design in public rental housing estates to promote ageing in place in Hong Kong (UGC/FDS2/H05/18), PI, 2018-19
[8] Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (University Grants Committee, HK): Seminar series on "Urban green infrastructure - enhancing ecosystem services and biodiversity" (UGC/IIDS25/M01/16), Co-PI, 2017-18
[9] Institutional Development Scheme (University Grants Committee, HK): Research on sustainable living: Phase two of the capacity building plan (UGC/IDS25/16), Participated, 2017-19
[10] THEi Seed Grant Scheme: Evaluation on the spatial features of cycling routes in Hong Kong: From cyclists’ viewpoint (1516110), PI, 2016-17
[11] THEi Seed Grant Scheme: Project title: Post occupancy evaluation of landscape in caring facilities for aged people (Ref. no., 1314103), PI, 2013-14
【Major Publications】
Journal articles and book chapters
[1] Shulin Shi (2025). Evidence-based biophilic healing garden design: A case in China. In Designing Therapeutic Environments: Social and Cultural Practice for Health and Well-Being. Edited by Bruno Marques and Jacqueline Mclntosh. New York: Routledge.
[2] Shi Shulin; Zhou Xinxing; Huang Jingxiong; Han Song; Niu Xinmiao (2025). From "Closed Self-Circulation" to "Open Self-Maintenance" — The Construction of the Value Network in Shougang Park. Jingcai Internal Publication, 2025.
[3] Lee, J. L. C., Lee, K. L., Shi, S. L., Lee, K. N. K., Wong, A. Y. L., Ho, R. T. H., & Ng, P. H. F. (2025). Applying a Participatory Design Model-Making Engagement Activity to Understand How Different Stakeholders Envision Senior-Friendly Outdoor Gyms in Parks. Journal of Aging and Environment, 1–25.
[4] SHI Shulin; WANG Hao; YANG Rui* (2024). The Potential and Path of Artificial Intelligence to Promote the Disciplinary and Professional Development of Landscape Architecture in China. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 40(9):6-14.
[5] Shulin Shi (2024). Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Design Approaches for Built Environment Professional Education: A Case Study on an Urban Design Studio. Buildings 2024, 14(3), 836.
[6] Shi Shulin (2024). The Responsibility and Commitment of the Landscape Architecture Profession: The Ideological and Political Practice of the "Urban Design" Course. In Moving Forward Together: A Collection of Ideological and Political Teaching Cases at Tsinghua University. Editor: Peng Gang. Beijing: Higher Education Press.
[7] Shi Shulin (2023). The Status Quo, Needs, and Strategies for the Landscape Industry in China to Cope with Climate Change and Support Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Goals. Chinese Landscape Architecture. 39(3): 34-39.
[8] Gong Chen, Shi Shulin*, Meng Lingshuang, Yang Rongtian (2022). Health benefits of systemic interaction with nature-- a study in Chengdu park city. Landscape Design. 2022(4):22-27.
[9] Shi Shulin (2021). Importance and inspirations of neighborhood landscape elements and features from the elderly’s perspective. Chinese Landscape Architecture. 37(8): 62-67.
[10] Mu-Fei He, Shu-Lin Shi*, Ming-Yi He, Yan-Peng Leng and Shao-Yi Wang (2021). What affects older adults’ viewing behaviors in neighborhood open space: A study in Hong Kong. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 2021(18): 2430.
[11] Shu-Lin SHI (2020). Important elements and features of neighborhood landscape for aging in place: A study in Hong Kong. Frontiers in Public Health. 17 August 2020.
[12] Shulin Shi (2020). Healing landscape and beautiful China.In Beautiful China: Reflection on landscape architecture in contemporary China. Edited by Richard J. Weller & Tatum L. Hands. 182-185.
[13] Shi Shulin (2020). A review of well-being benefits and mechanism of urban waterscapes. Journal of Northwest University (Natural Science Edition).50(6): 881-886.
[14] Li Shuhua*, Kang Ning, Shi Shulin, Yang Rongtian, Yao Yanan (2020). The theory of green healthy city. Chinese Landscape Architecture. 36(7): 14-19.
[15] Shu Lin SHI*; Chau Ming TONG; Clare COOPER MARCUS (2019). What makes a garden in elderly care facility well used? Landscape Research. 44(2): 256-269.
[16] Shulin SHI (2019). Contribution of affordable housing projects to green network in compact cities: A Hong Kong case. In Greening Affordable Housing: An Interactive Approach. Edited by AbdulLateef Olanrewaju, Zalina Shari, and Zhonghua Gou. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
[17] Shi Shulin (2018). A review on research and practice of healing landscape design in China. South Architecture. 185(3): 11-17.
[18] Shu Lin SHI*; Chau Ming TONG; Yi Qi TAO (2018). How does spatial organisation of gardens at care facilities for the elderly influence use patterns: A case study in Hong Kong. Landscape Research. 43(1): 124-138.
[19] Shulin SHI*; Zhonghua GOU; Leslie CHEN (2014). How does enclosure influence environmental preferences? A cognitive study on urban public open spaces in Hong Kong. Sustainable Cities and Society, Vol. 13. pp. 148-156.
[20] Paul CHAN*; Shulin SHI (2014). Landscape architecture and the "green" elements in Hong Kong housing development. Housing Dynamics: Official Journal of The Hong Kong Institute of Housing. April: 13-18.
[21] Leslie CHEN*; Shulin SHI (2012). Benefits to city dwellers’ well-being: A landscape perspective. Yuan Lin. 2011-2012 (1): 72-79.
Conference reports and articles
[1] Shulin Shi (2026). Learn to (re)connect with nature. IFLA Webinar Series: Designing Spaces that Support Learning. Oral presentation. 18 Jun, 2026, Online.
[2] Shulin Shi (2026). Assessing Spatial Configurations to Strengthen the Resilience of Environmental and Human Health. Digital Empowerment for Resilient Urban Landscapes: Coordinated Strategies for Blue, Green, and Brown Spaces Development. The 11th STI Forum. 6 May, 2026, Online.
[3] Shulin Shi (2025). Reactivating the Healing Genes in Traditional Chinese Gardens. IFLA APR Congress 2025. 14-15 Nov, Mumbai, India. Oral presentation.
[4] Shi Shulin (2024). Research on Healing Landscapes and Evidence-Based Design. Special Forum on Health and Wellness Landscapes and Park Renewal. Oral Presentation. Beijing, China. Organizer: Institute of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture and Art, Beijing Jiaotong University.
[5] Shi Shulin (2024). Full-Cycle Evidence-Based Urban Renewal: An Exploration Based on Participatory Teaching. The First China Designers Festival. Oral Presentation. Chongli, China.
[6] Shi Shulin (2023). Exploration of Full-Cycle Landscape Concept Approaches Supported by Evidence-Based Design Paradigm. Full-Cycle Landscape: Needs, Practice, and Reflection Forum. Oral Presentation, Online.
[7] Shi Shulin (2023). Exploration of the Evidence-Based Design Paradigm for the One Healthy Landscape. Landscape Recreation and Healthy China. Oral Presentation. Shanghai, China.
[8] Shi Shulin (2023). Implementation of People-Centered Urban Design Teaching. The 13th Annual Conference of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture. Oral Presentation. Changsha, China.
[9] Shi Shulin (2022). A Study on Stationary Behaviors in High-Density Residential Estates in Hong Kong. Hong Kong 2022 International Urban Forestry Symposium. Invited Oral Presentation, Online.
[10] Shulin Shi (2022). A study on stationary behaviors in high-density residential estates in Hong Kong. Hong Kong 2022 International Urban Forestry Conference. Oral presentation. Online.
[11] Shulin SHI (2021). Important elements and features of neighborhood landscape for aging in place. International Symposium for the 40th Anniversary of Environmental Planning Institute, Seoul National University. Oral presentation. Online.
[12] Shulin SHI (2019). Health-beneficial landscape: Starting from evidence-based design.2019 Annual Conference of Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture | Special Dialogue between International Youth Landscape Architects. Oral presentation. Shanghai, China.
[13] Shulin SHI (2019).Post occupancy evaluation of landscape in caring facilities for aged people: A case study in Hong Kong. Tsinghua-Kyoto-Seoul National Universities Joint Landscape Architectural Forum. Oral presentation. Beijing, China.
[14] Shulin SHI (2019). Healing landscape and beautiful China. Penn China Design Dialogue (PCDD).Oral presentation, Beijing, China.
[15] Shulin SHI (2019). Project-based approaches to foster learning research among undergraduate landscape students. For Oral Presentation at the Eighth International Conference on Advances in Social Science, Management and Human Behaviour - SMHB 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Paper published in conference proceeding. pp: 14-18.
[16] Shulin SHI (2018). What is the expected bicycle parking in Hong Kong? Poster presentation at The First THEi Research Symposium, 2018, Hong Kong SAR, PRC.
[17] Shulin SHI (2017). Evidence-based garden design for elderly care facilities. The 3rd Seminar of Urban Green Infrastructure- Enhancing Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: Planting and Landscape Design for Better Life, Oral presentation, Hong Kong SAR.
[18] Shulin SHI (2016). User instructions: To optimize well-being benefits of gardens in healthcare facilities. Poster presentation at the European Healthcare Design Congress 2016, London, UK.
[19] Leslie CHEN; Shulin SHI (2014). Making the city more livable: On landscape policy in Hong Kong. Oral presentation at the 1st International Conference on Horticultural Therapy and Therapeutic Landscaping, Hong Kong SAR, PRC.
