Chris Lanksbury shares London’s Green Building Insights at Shanghai Forum
Shanghai, China – June 24, 2025 – Chris Lanksbury, Director at Chapman Taylor, was invited to deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Shanghai International Green Building Forum, an influential annual event that has been convening since 2015. Guided by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and hosted by the Shanghai Green Building Association, the forum serves as a major platform for dialogue on sustainable urban development and green building practices.
This year’s forum brought together leading voices from around the world—including renowned scholars, government officials, industry experts, and corporate leaders—to exchange insights on cutting-edge technologies, policy frameworks, and global strategies for green urbanisation.
In his address, Chris Lanksbury drew from Europe’s long-standing legacy in sustainable urban planning, focusing on London’s pioneering approach to green development. He shared key lessons from London’s experience, particularly in the areas of policy-making, technological innovation, and community engagement, emphasising their relevance to cities worldwide grappling with the challenges of rapid urbanisation and climate change.
Chris also highlighted Chapman Taylor’s commitment to sustainability through its “Responsible Design” philosophy. Showcasing several of the firm’s international and local projects, he illustrated how Chapman Taylor integrates global green development standards with local cultural contexts, promoting both environmental stewardship and regional identity.
Looking to the future, Chris stressed the importance of innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness in shaping the next generation of sustainable cities. “Urban environments must harness global wisdom and adapt it through local lenses,” he said. “Only through shared learning and cooperative action can we address the pressing issues of climate change, resource scarcity, and livability.”
Chris’s participation at the forum reaffirmed Chapman Taylor’s role as a thought leader in sustainable design and its ongoing commitment to advancing green building practices worldwide.