DSL organises ECLAS 2026: TAKE CARE
TAKE CARE
planetary landscape architecture
DSL is pleased to announce that the next edition of the annual ECLAS conference will take place in The Netherlands & Flanders. A noteworthy aspect is that the seven partners of DSL are jointly organising the conference, which will be hosted by TU Delft from 16 to 20 September 2026, with the theme: Take Care – planetary landscape architecture.
Take Care calls for awareness, responsibility, and action. It considers the limits of planetary systems, assuming responsibility for human interventions, and using the power of design to shape landscapes that support life. It operates at a planetary scale, but also regionally and locally, both ecologically and socially.
Take Care explores how landscape architecture can collaborate with nature and respond to societal challenges. The theme promotes attentiveness, inclusivity, and long-term commitment, while embracing diverse perspectives, fostering equity, and recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental and social systems. Take Care affirms the power of landscape architecture to navigate these complexities and contribute to a meaningful, fair and resilient future.
Take care
Take into account
Take responsibility
Take action
Design for life
TAKE CARE focuses on five main tracks:
I – Taking Care by Reframing Our Worldviews
Theory | Philosophy | Ethics
II – Taking Care through Design Methods and Tools
Methods | Tools
III – Taking Care by Engaging Diverse Voices
Perspectives | Voices | Actors
IV – Taking Care in the Face of Urgent Transitions
Topics | Challenges
V – Taking Care through Transformative Education
Education | Pedagogies | Didactics
We are working hard on the programme and schedule. Keep an eye on our website for updates, as well as www.eclas.org.
