Date/Time
Date(s) - August 31, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Categories

• HSW
• Webinar

Dear Members

Climate change presents a formidable challenge and, as architects, we have a unique opportunity to address this pressing issue. Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction of our built environment is essential – but a critical question remains: how can this be achieved? This session will explore various aspects of what can be done, citing knowledge transfer, development of skills, tools and working frameworks, and the ethos of firms that are advancing more effective climate action every day.

Alan Lai, from Allied Environmental Consultants, Hong Kong, will discuss the importance of airflow and natural ventilation in sustainable environments. This will include case studies on the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in urban contexts, with a focus on microclimate studies and air ventilation assessments – especially in relation to wind-influenced design.

From Taipei, Jason Ouyang of JJP Architects and Planners, will explain how his firm is currently designing projects based on environmental considerations and how they delineate sustainability standards in Taiwan. This will address the identification of suitable solutions, and illustrate a framework that allows an architectural firm to go beyond mere regulatory compliance through cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Finally, Jiexin Li from Architecture 2030, Shanghai, will speak on the systemic transformation within our industry, particularly in Greater China and Asia, guiding us towards the shared objective of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the building sector.

Details

To join us, please sign up HERE on or before August 30, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

About the Speakers

Jason Ouyang   AIA NCARB WELL AP
Project Architect | JJP Lab | JJP Architects + Planners

Jason is a New York-licensed architect with more than a decade of experience at JJP Architects + Planners. His extensive portfolio encompasses educational, office, and industrial projects in Taiwan, Singapore and the United States. As a core member of JJP Lab, he focuses on integrating research, strategy and advanced digital technology into building design to address sustainability and climate change. He currently serves as co-chair of the Young Architects Committee for AIA Taipei and holds a Master of Architecture degree from Rice University.

Alan Lai   LEED AP WELL AP
Deputy Principal Consultant | Allied Environmental Consultants Limited

Alan has over 10 years’ experience and considerable expertise in sustainable building, performance-based design and green building certification projects. He has published in several peer-reviewed international journals and is regularly invited to review scientific research papers about urban climatology, thermal comfort, building energy and daylighting simulations. Alan earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Philosophy in Architecture from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and building physics.

Jiexin Li   PRC Class 1 Architect CFAESG
China Lead | Architecture 2030

Jiexin is the China Lead of Architecture 2030, where he develops and implements the China program. Committed to the promotion of net zero buildings, he is currently introducing regenerative design and development concepts to design professionals in Asia. Jiexin received master’s degrees in Urban Planning from the University of Cambridge and in Urban Design from University College London. Before joining Architecture 2030, he worked for Foster + Partners, where he participated in many high-end international and mainland Chinese projects in both their London and Shanghai offices.

Moderator

Vikki Lew   AIA RIBA LEED AP WELL AP TRUE EDAC CEP CFAESG
Chair, Committee on the Environment | AIA Hong Kong

Vikki is a California-licensed architect with a diverse portfolio ranging from tall buildings and aviation, to healthcare projects. Committed to combating climate change, she has worked with Foster + Partners, Atkins, and Meinhardt Facade, focusing on high-performance, sustainable design. She is a recipient of the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative, the AIA College of Fellows Emerging Professionals Component Grant, and the AIA-AAH Herman Miller Healthcare Award. Vikki earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Oregon and a research master’s degree in sustainability from Harvard.