Ken Yeang - Designing with Nature

Redefining Green Design for Resilience beyond LEED

When: Friday, July 17th, 7:00 am (Eastern US time) / 19:00 (SGT)

Where: Online

Lecture by Dr Ken Yeang

Designing with Nature - Redefining Green Design for Resilience beyond LEED

with an introduction to AIA’s 2020 initiative “Call for Action - Confronting Climate Change”

by Yew Kee Cheong

Designing for resilience and a sustainable future is no longer just mitigation of negative impacts on the planet’s natural systems, but now a race and rescue mission. The approach must be based on an understanding of the planet’s ecology and its natural systems, being the ultimate basis for addressing issues of local and global environmental impairment, and secondary aspects such as climate change. The presentation will discuss a comprehensive holistic approach for designing based on science of ecology, on principles of eco-mimicry of the ecosystem concept, and on bio-integration of a set of infrastructures. The presentation will be illustrated by design and built works of the presenter.

Dr Ken Yeang FAIA (Hon.), 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. 

 Yew Kee Cheong AIA, MSIA, Treasurer, AIA International Region  l  Founding Principal, 2B ARCHITECTS

Yew Kee Cheong is an architect with more than 28 years of professional experience as an architect and educator with passion in sustainable design, biophilic design and wellness. 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. Yew Kee is a licensed architect both in Texas and in Singapore. He is Founding Principal of 2B ARCHITECTS and a Council Member of Singapore Institute of Architects. Yew Kee serves on both institute councils, sits on advisory committee of statutory boards, mentor students in university, speaks in public forum and acts as juror for awards. In 2013, Yew Kee received the Singapore Ministry of National Development Medallion for Distinguished Service.

Pre-registration required

CES Credits: 1.0 LU/ HSW for AIA members