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Ar. Kenneth Yeang BORN: Penang, Malaysia, 1948 CITIZENSHIP: Citizen of Malaysia, United Kingdom Right-of-Abode EDUCATION : Graduated in Architecture from the AA (Architectural Association) School, London, England (1966-1971).
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Ar. Kenneth Yeang • BORN: Penang, Malaysia, 1948 • CITIZENSHIP: Citizen of Malaysia, United Kingdom Right-of-Abode • EDUCATION: • Graduated in Architecture from the AA (Architectural Association) School, London, England (1966-1971). • Received Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture from Cambridge University, England, (1971-1975 ) • ARCHITECTURAL CAREER: • Served as a Principal in T. R. Hamzah and Yeang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, since 1975. • In 2005 Yeang became a director of the English firm of Llewelyn Davies Yeang. It is a multidisciplinary firm of urban designers, architects, and landscape architects with headquarters in London.
ARCHITECTURAL PHILOSOPHY: • Pioneer in the field of ecological, bioclimatic and energy efficient architecture. • Use of passive features for energy efficiency and improved social environment. • Integration of the building with the surrounding environment. • Buildings designed to minimize disruptions with the adjoining ecosystems and to maintain the sensitive eco balance. • Design with the climate in mind which brings an aesthetic dimension to his work. • Use of energy efficient materials. • Low energy usage, naturally lit interiors. • Vertical landscaping to improve indoor air quality • MAJOR WORKS: • Menara Mesiniaga building in Subang Jaya Selangor, Malaysia, 1992 • MBF Tower, Penang, 1993 • Tokyo-Nara Tower, Tokyo, Japan, 1994 • Mesiniaga Penang, Penang, 2003 • New National Library of Singapore, Singapore, 2005
BIDV TOWER, VIETNAM CHONGQING TOWER, CHINA HUMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, HONGKONG EDITT TOWER, SINGAPORE
SPIRE EDGE, IT OFFICE COMPLEX, MANESAR, GURGAON 3 2 2 1 3 4 6 4 6 5 1 5 • SIGNATURE TOWER • ANCHOR BLOCK • MULTITENANT BLOCK 4. BUSINESS SUITES AND CLUB 5. SHOPPING MALL 6. SOCIO CULTURAL HUB N
Signature Tower • Iconic 300ft high green building • Located in the northeast corner of the site • Climatically appropriate, innovative building • High rise pedestrian ramp that serves as a integrated landscape area • Vertical extension of the central street that connects to the plaza • Rooftop terrace gardens • Efficiently organized cores and lift clusters • Glare free day lit interiors • Use of high performance glass and shading devices
Climate Responsive Design • Maximize penetration of day light and optimizing heat gain • Building profile • Building orientation N
Reflective Insulated Glazing • Recessed Balcony • Recessed Window • Horizontal Louvers • Vertical Louvers • Planters
VERTICAL LANDSCAPING Vegetated Rooftop Vegetated Green Ramp Ascending Green Belt
Water Management • Water recycling • On site STP and ETP • Low irrigation vegetation like Shirish, Neem, Gulmohur, Jacaranda, Champa • Rain water harvesting • 28 day water backup facility
Rain Water Harvesting • THANK YOU Vegetated Rooftop Rooftop zone water collector Rainwater storage tank Vegetated Green Ramp Rainwater catchment Ascending Green Belt Filtered water storage tank • HRISHI RAJ AGARWALLAB.ARCH IV • 061014