AIA Southeast Asia Symposium 2024 - Thailand -Leveraging Technology and Culture with Data-Driven Processes
When: Friday 21 June 2024 @ 03:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 14:30 (Vietnam time)
Where: Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects, 88 Mac Dinh Chi Street, Da Kao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam/ ONLINE
CES Credits - Estimated 1 LU/HSW for AIA Members
Speaker
Bunda Pongprot, Associate Partner, Head of Integrated Research & Innovations (IRIs), ARCHITECTS 49 Ltd
Moderator
Cathy Saldaña, Intl. Assoc. AIA, FUAP. AIA International Country Representative - Philippines. Principal/ CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation
Description
This presentation will explore the integration of design technologies and tools with cultural elements in architectural design. It will cover the use of building analysis and computational design tools to mirror local culture, data-driven methodologies to inform design outcomes, and the optimization of building forms and facades through computational techniques. It delves into how data from local surroundings and key landmarks can shape design characteristics while aligning with LEED Gold and Fitwel standards to enhance user comfort, livability, and sustainability. The talk also addresses modular design principles to support the Circular Economy by minimizing construction waste and emphasizes the importance of stakeholder collaboration to realize sustainable project visions.
Speaker Bios
Bunda Pongprot. As the Head of Integrated Research & Innovations, Bunda leads a diverse technology team comprising IT, BIM, Sustainability, Digital Technology, Data, and Building Regulations. Demonstrating adeptness in leading complex teams, Bunda effectively balances managerial responsibilities with hands-on involvement in design projects at all stages. Specializing in diverse building types, Bunda ensures quality assurance and documentation while adhering to budgets and timelines. Fostering collaborative environments, Bunda provides expert guidance to client teams throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, Bunda plays a pivotal role in developing and refining company-wide technical standards and workflows, seamlessly aligning them with the overarching vision of data-driven design.
Cathy Saldaña is the principal and CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation, based in Makati City. A distinguished alumna of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture and the Asian Institute of Management, she is known for her work in Hospitality Design, Retail Mixed Use, Residential and Commercial High Rises, and Industrial Facilities, as well as being a pioneer in Sustainable Island Developments in the Philippines. Actively involved in professional organizations, Cathy serves as a Trustee for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines, leads the Women’s Leadership Institute in Real Estate, and is a Board Trustee for PropTech. She is an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects, a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines, and the Philippine correspondent to the UIA WIA - Union of International Architects Women in Architecture Committee. Cathy also chairs a Technical Working Group under the Professional Regulation Commission for Hospitality and Leisure Architecture and is a certified Green Building Professional. She is a sought-after speaker at both local and international conferences and is frequently featured in various media platforms.
This symposium is brought to you with the generous support of our event partner, the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects.
