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AIA Intl Southeast Asia Symposium - Cathy Saldana - New Townships and Communities: Architecture and Planning Beyond Sustainability

AIA Intl Southeast Asia Symposium - Cathy Saldaña - New Townships and Communities: Architecture and Planning Beyond Sustainability 

One Tolentino East - Philippines

When: Friday 11 August 2023 @ 08:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 20:30 (Singapore time)
Where: d’Doubles, 211 Henderson Rd #01-01A, Singapore 159552/ ONLINE

CES Credits - Estimated 1.0 LU/ HSW for AIA Members

Speaker

Cathy Saldaña, Intl Assoc. AIA, FUAP, AIA International Country Representative - Philippines, Principal & CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation

Description

The presentation embarks on an enlightening journey to reimagine the landscape of townships across Southeast Asia. By pushing the boundaries of conventional sustainability, this exploration delves into novel architectural and planning paradigms that resonate with the post-Covid-19 world and the escalating impacts of climate change. Through the intricate fusion of master planning and architecture, the presentation aligns with the proactive spirit of Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG17), paving the way for transformative urban development.

Cathy Saldaña is the President | Owner of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation. She also co-owns a design outsource company operating for 14 years called Weave Collaboration Partners.

A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture and the Asian Institute of Management ( with Honors ), Cathy is currently one of the prominent female Architects in the Philippines for Hospitality Design, Retail Mixed Use, Residential and Commercial High Rises, Industrial Facilities and is one of the pioneers in the Philippines for  Sustainable Island Developments.

She is a Trustee in the Board for the Urban Land Institute ( ULI ) Philippines, a Board Trustee for PropTech, the Country Representative for the American Institute of Architects and a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines. She is also the President of East Asian Regional Organization for Planning and Human Settlements or EAROPH for the Philippines. A certified Green Building Professional, Cathy's architecture projects are constantly winning awards such as the International Property Awards and in 2023 is one of the shortlisted finalists in the World Architecture Festival.

This symposium is brought to you with the generous support of our Event Partners.