The International Award for Best Practices (IABP) in Natural Resources and Planning, established as the highest accolade in the industry by The International Association of Natural Resources (iAONR), has attracted significant attention since its launch, with enthusiastic inquiries and submissions from relevant organizations.
In accordance with the Management Measures for the International Award for Best Practices (IABP) in Natural Resources and Planning, the organizing committee conducted correspondence-based review and scoring for the first batch of submitted projects. The evaluation was carried out by members of the iAONR Council, relevant representatives from the co-organizer Global Designers Association, and selected judges from the YUANYE Awards panel. The aggregated scoring results are hereby published for public notice. The announcement period is from February 3 to February 9, 2026.
During the announcement period, any objections regarding the awarded projects should be reported to the organizing committee under real names, accompanied by necessary supporting materials. All feedback must be objective and truthful to facilitate investigation and verification.
Contact email: iabp@yuanyeawards.com
February 2, 2026
The International Award for Best Practices (IABP) in Natural Resources and Planning (First Batch) Preliminary Review Results
I. Final Review Shortlisted Projects (Ranked by Score)
01. Project Name: Taoxichuan Ceramic Cultural Industrial Park
Submitting Organization: Beijing An-Design Architects, THUPDI
Category: Heritage Revival
02. Project Name: Autonomous Regeneration Of The “Yangguangli” Old Community In Jinjiang City
Submitting Organization: Tianjin University, Jinjiang Urban and Rural Planning & Design Research Institute Co., Ltd., Liansheng Jianxin (Fujian) Architectural Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Category: Urban Regeneration
03. Project Name: Master Plan and Public Area Landscape Design for the 2024 Chengdu World Horticultural Exposition
Submitting Organization: Lin Tung-Yen International Engineering Consulting (China) Co., Ltd.
Category: Green & Low-Carbon
04. Project Name: Wenyuhe Park—Carbon Neutral Theme Park In Beijing
Submitting Organization: School of Art & Design, Beijing University of Technology
Category: Green & Low-Carbon
05. Project Name: Wei River Dynamic Regeneration: A Resilient And Synergic Approach
Submitting Organization: Peking University Land Spatial Planning and Design Institute (Beijing) Co., Ltd.,Yifang Landscape and Environment Consulting Studio
Category: Climate Resilience
06. Project Name: Beijing Zhongguancun International Innovation Center
Submitting Organization: Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.
Category: Climate Resilience
07. Project Name: Shenzhen Guangming Science Park
Submitting Organization: Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.
Category: Ecological Restoration
08. Project Name: The Natural Reserve Base Of Chinese Sturgeon At Yangtze Estuary 2 Nd Phase
Submitting Organization: OBERMEYER International GmbH，OBERMEYER Engineering Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch
Category: Rural Revitalization
09. Project Name: Yichang Three Gorges Resettlement Area：Slow-Traffic Network And Green Park System Renewal
Submitting Organization: HID Landscape
Category: Urban Regeneration
10. Project Name: Wonder Tree A Massive Steampunk Magical Forest Installation In A Commercial Atrium
Submitting Organization: Shanghai Xisui Landscape Design & Consulting Co., Ltd.
Category: Business Environment
11. Project Name: Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty Royal City Site Core Area
Submitting Organization: Shanghai Poetry & Remote Landscape Planning and Design Co., Ltd.
Category: Heritage Revival
12. Project Name: XPENG’s New Headquarters Design
Submitting Organization: WEICO Architects
Category: Business Environment
II. Nominated Award Projects
01. Project Name: Ecological Restoration Planning For Ling Mountain And General Mountain In Jiangxia District,Wuhan City
Submitting Organization: Wuhan Design & Consulting Group Co., Ltd.
Category: Ecological Restoration
02. Project Name: JinshengSquare Renewal, Revitalization Of Historic Areas In Guangzhou
Submitting Organization: Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.
Category: Heritage Revival
03. Project Name: Renovation Of The Former Site Of Chengdu Power Fittings General Factory
Submitting Organization: Sichuan David Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
Category: Urban Regeneration
04. Project Name: Echoes Of Thousand-Year Village：Design Of Metaverse Micro-Theater In An Ancient Building
Submitting Organization: Harbin Institute of Technology,Shenzhen
Category: Rural Revitalization
05. Project Name: Shenzhen Shuijing Quarry Cluster Ecological Restoration Project
Submitting Organization: Shenzhen Nature Ecological Garden Technology Co., Ltd.
Category: Ecological Restoration
06. Project Name: Luoyang Dahehui Cultural Tourism Comnercial Complex
Submitting Organization: Beijing Qingshang Architectural Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., Dasong Architectural Design (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Category: Urban Regeneration
07. Project Name: Conservation Project Of The Famous Historical And Cultural Town —Lingyang, Qingyang County
Submitting Organization: Anhui New Era Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
Category: Heritage Revival
08. Project Name: A Multi-Level Collaborative Regeneration Mechanism Integrating Culture Space And Ecology For Sandy Wastelands
Submitting Organization: Hebei Academy of Fine Arts
Category: Ecological Restoration
09. Project Name: WHIIID Headquarters Building Podium Renovation And Campus Landscape Plan
Submitting Organization: WEICO Architects
Category: Urban Regeneration