Plenary Session with Ken Yeang
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, School of Architecture and Online
Description
Ken Yeang is the Executive Director at T.R. Hamzah and Yeang Sdn Bhd. He is both an architect and ecologist, known for his authentic innovative ecology-based signature eco-architecture and masterplans that have a distinctive verdant green aesthetic, that are beyond conventional accreditation. He trained at the Architectural Association School (UK). His doctorate is from Cambridge University on ecological architecture and planning. He has authored over 12 books on green architecture. Awards received include the Aga Khan Award, Malaysian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, Malaysian Government’s Merdeka Award. He holds the Plym Distinguished Professorship (Illinois University). The Guardian newspaper names him as, “..one of the 50 people who could save the planet..”
This session will be recorded. The video recording will be posted below for registered delegates shortly following the session. Please ask questions, and give feedback in the discussion board.