Innovative Exterior Wall Design in the Age of Climate Change
When: Thursday 11 November 2021 @ 05:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 14:00 (Dubai time)
Where: Concrete at Alserkal Avenue, 17th St - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates/
ROCA Shanghai Gallery, No. 396, Caoxi North Road, Shanghai
Speakers
Steven Smit, Director Asia, MVRDV
Xiafei Shen, Associate Director, ILAB Global Project China Leader and
Colin Franzen, Executive Director Architecture, AECOM
Cedric Tang, Director, Farrells
Zheng Fang, Vice Principal Architect, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design
Moderator: Silas Chiow, AIA, Director, SOM China
CES: Estimated 1.5 LU for AIA Members
Event Description
China’s rapid urbanization has propelled its GDP ranking from 8th in 1980 to 2nd in 2021. Rapid urbanization has also raised China’s carbon emission ranking to the world’s number one today, contributing approximately 30% of the world’s total. China’s building industry contributes to a total of 51.3% of its carbon emission. China’s national government has set the goals of carbon peak in 2030 and carbon neutral in 2060 in her fight towards climate change. To meet these goals, the building industry must make evolutionary and revolutionary changes. These changes will need to take place in all aspects of the industry from building design to building product production, and building operation and maintenance.
The speakers will present their ideas for carbon reduction through their building designs with technology applications. The sponsors will also highlight their products’ contributions to carbon reduction through the use of technology.
This event will be live simulcast from Shanghai to Dubai.
This event comes to you through the generous support of:
and our Shanghai Venue sponsor, ROCA.
Speaker Bios
Steven Smit, Director Asia, MVRDV
Steven Smit (Eindhoven, Netherlands) is Director MVRDV Asia. Based in the MVRDV Shanghai office, Steven oversees design teams and clients and enables adventurous MVRDV creations that truly engage with the unique and challenging urban contexts in Asia.
20 years continuous involvement in architecture and urban projects in China have given Steven a panoramic view of Chinese hyper charged urbanization and corresponding challenges towards de-carbonising the Chinese built environment.
Xiafei Shen, Associate Director, ILAB Global Project China Leader, AECOM
Xiaofei Shen is a US licensed architect and serves as the China leader of AECOM Global iLAB leading the High Performance innovation center. Mr. Shen has over 7 years of experience in delivering High Performance Buildings and developing Net Zero Carbon design tools. His efforts are devoted to crossing the line between elegant architectural design and synergistic engineering methods through parametric performance simulation, multi-objective optimization, and interactive data visualization. With capabilities on façade optimization, passive and active buildings systems design, renewable energy systems integration and BIM-based energy modeling, his team has delivered multiple net zero buildings and LEED-certified projects with diverse scales in residential, education, and transportation terminals, etc. The projects were rewarded in AIA, ASLA, Metals in Construction, Folly, IBPSA Building Simulation, etc. His research has been presented in Autodesk University, SimBuild, CAADRIA, and IBPSA.
Colin Franzen, Executive Director Architecture, AECOM
Colin Franzen is currently an VP at AECOM leading the Architecture practice for the ASIA region. Colin specializes in mixed use urban projects with an emphasis on integrating architectural form with sustainable design. Colin’s approach to design incorporates the latest digital design tools and sustainability research with an understanding of clients business and market needs. The result is beautiful architecture that is at once highly technical and at harmony with the local climate and culture.
Recognized for his team leadership he employs a strong collaborative approach at all stages of design and an ability to work to tight deadlines. His innovative and unique approach to challenging and complex design problems has left a lasting impression on many projects. His design, management and communication skills are assets that continue to drive successful project outcomes for our valued clients.
Colin is a US registered architect, member of AIA Shanghai and a USGBC registered LEED AP able to address sustainability issues and guide projects towards more environmentally sensitive solutions.
Cedric Tang, Director, Farrells
邓柏基(Cedric Tang)，香港注册建筑师 (ARBHK)，香港建筑师协会会员 (HKIA)，Farrells董事。曾参与中国香港、中国大陆、东南亚各种规模的规划建筑设计项目，尤其对超高层、商业办公、综合体、TOD设计拥有丰富的经验。代表作品有中国尊、京基100、深圳前海壹号综合体项目、厦门英蓝国际金融中心、柬埔寨安达大都汇银行大厦、北京首钢园区规划与建筑改造、上海船厂总体规划与建筑设计等。
Cedric Tang, Hongkong registered architect, member of Hongkong Architects Association, Director of Farrells. He has been working in various scale of urban planning and architectural design projects throughtout Hongkong, Mainland China and Southeast Asia. His interest in transport oriented high density development and urban regeneration has also resulted in the opportunity to design several super high-rise towers including China Zun Tower , KK 100, Vattanac Capital Tower and urban regeneration project such as planning and architectural design of Beijing Capital Steel and Shanghai Shipyard.
Zheng Fang, Vice Principal Architect, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design
Fang Zheng is a registerd architect in China, and he is the Deputy Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd. He is a senior member of the Chinese Architectural Society, director of the Architects Branch and Sports Architecture Branch of the Chinese Architectural Society.He is responsible for several Beijing Olympics venues for both 2008 and the upcoming 2022, including Nationals Aquatics Centre (Water Cube), National Speed Skating Oval, National Aquatics Center National Tennis Centre, Beijing Olympic Park Hockey Fields, Beijing Olympic Park Archery Fields, and Beach Volleyball Venue in Chaoyang Park. He has received both PH.D. and Master’s Degree in Architecture from Tsinghua University. His list of awards include China Youth Science and Technology Award , Young Architect Award of the China Architectural Society, National Gold Design Award of China.
Moderator: Silas Chiow, AIA, Director, SOM China
Silas Chiow has served as director of SOM's China office since 2003. In this capacity, he is responsible for steering the firm’s overall strategic objectives and growth of regional offices in close coordination with U.S.-based managing and design partners.
Having joined SOM in 1987, Chiow draws on more than 30 years of experience as an architect, urban planner, and project manager. He has helped clients successfully define their goals and requirements for a range of complex projects including large-scale master plans, mixed-use developments, and high-performance buildings in commercial, office, hospitality, cultural, education, and other market sectors.
Silas is actively involved in the architecture professional and industry communities. He was one of the founders of AIA Shanghai Chapter and served as the Chapter President in 2019.
