Keynote - Ken Yeang: Designing for Sustainability and Resilience based on the Science of Ecology (AIA IR Singapore)
Speaker
Dr. Ken Yeang, Hon FAIA, APAM, FSIA, RIBA, PhD (Cantab), AA Dipl., CEO, T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd.
CES: 1.0 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Event Description
Green Design is designing for a resilient and sustainable future and must be “ecocentric”, being based on the science of Ecology. The approach must be based on an affirmation the ecology of the natural environment is the baseline upon which all consequences of human action must be evaluated and mitigated. The presentation will discuss a holistic methodology to emphasize design must be “ecomimetic”- being designing to mimic (emulate) and replicate the attributes of ecosystems and remake our built environment to become human-made ecosystems (as “constructed ecosystems”) with outcomes that enable the built environment to be synergistically biointegrated seamlessly and benignly with the natural systems in the planet. The presentation will be illustrated by the design and built work of the presenter.
Speaker Bios
Dr. Ken Yeang, Hon FAIA, APAM, FSIA, RIBA, PhD (Cantab), AA Dipl., CEO, T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd.
Ken Yeang is an architect and ecologist best known for his ecology-based signature architecture, with its distinctive verdant green aesthetic, and building performances beyond green rating systems. Driven by a pioneering spirit, Yeang’s long involvement with sustainable design began in 1971 with his research at Cambridge on ecological design. For more than 40 years through his commitment, he developed ideas, principles and systems in ecological and bioclimatic architecture and masterplanning. He trained at AA (Architectural Association School, UK), and received his doctorate from Cambridge University (UK) on ecological design and planning. Key buildings include Suasana Putrajaya (Malaysia, GBI Certified), Solaris (Singapore, GreenMark Platinum), Menara Mesiniaga (Malaysia, recipient of an Aga Khan Award), Genome Research (Hong Kong), Extension to Great Ormond St Children’s Hospital (UK, BREAM Excellent). He received the Malaysian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, the Government of Malaysia Merdeka Award, Architectural Society of China’s Liangsicheng Award. He is an Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge. Yeang has authored over 12 books on ecological design. The Guardian newspaper (UK) named him one of 50 individuals who could save the planet.
Moderator: Yew Kee Cheong, AIA, MSIA, Treasurer, AIA International Region, Founding Principal, 2B ARCHITECTS
Yew Kee Cheong is an architect with more than 26 years of professional experience as an architect with passion in sustainable design and biophilic design. He is the Treasurer for American Institute of Architects International Region. As an AIA IR Director, Yew Kee led to organize successfully the AIA IR 2018 Conference in Singapore.
He received his Master of Science in Sustainable Design from University of Nottingham, UK and Master of Architecture from University of Texas in Austin, USA. He worked in reputable firms in USA, Mexico and Singapore with projects over eight countries. Projects include master planning, residential, commercial mixed developments, cultural museums and experience in hospitality resorts and SG ABC water management design (WSUD equivalent).
Yew Kee is a licensed architect in Texas and in Singapore. He is Founding Principal of 2B ARCHITECTS and a Council Member of Singapore Institute of Architects, where is chair for Design Competition, co-chair for Design Think-Tank, and founding chair for Sustainability committee. Other key leaderships include member of SG Building and Construction Authority GreenMark Advisory, chair for taskforce Finishes in SG Green Building Council, and vice-chair for Committee on Green Sustainability of ARCASIA. Yew Kee also mentor students in university, speaks in public forum and acts as juror for design awards.
In 2013, Yew Kee received the Singapore Ministry of National Development Medallion for Distinguished Service.
