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AIA Hong Kong - Practicing Sustainability. A Glocal Perspective in Vietnam

AIA Hong Kong - Practicing Sustainability. A Glocal Perspective in Vietnam

When: Friday 14 June 2024 @ 05:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 16:00 (Vietnam time)
Where: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam/ ONLINE

Speakers

Erik G. L’Heureux, PhD FAIA LEED AP BD+C.

Dean’s Chair Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore (NUS)

Nguyen Hoang Manh
Co-founder and Principal Architect, MIA Design Studio

J Lee Rofkind, FAIA LEED AP
Regional Leader of Hospitality, HOK

Greg Ohan
CEO / Co-Pioneer, The Sentry

Karl Truong
Managing Director, Huong Viet Holdings

Triet Le
Principal Architect, Aaaaaa. Ph.D Practice Research Candidate, RMIT University

Manuel Der Hagopian
Co-Founder & Partner, G8A Architects

Nam Huy Nguyen

Director of Design & Technical Services – Vietnam & Cambodia, Accor

Moderator

Eric Ho, AIA LEED AP
Vice President, AIA Hong Kong Chapter. Co-founder and Director, Architecture Commons

Description

We are excited to invite you to Practicing Sustainability | A Glocal Perspective in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This event will take place from June 13 - 15, with building tours, office tours, and a panel discussion on June 14th, afternoon.

You can join us on-line for the panel discussion, or in-person in Ho Chi Minh City!

This event is aimed at practitioners from the fields of architecture, interior design and related design disciplines and will serve as a platform for dialogue and discussion on the practical aspects of sustainability, from the use of materials and net zero carbon mitigation strategies to the adoption of global sustainability approaches in the local context of Southeast Asia and Vietnam.

Experts from global and local architecture firms, academia, developers and operators will share their expertise and experience on this topic, and ensure that attendees gain valuable insights into the practice of sustainability. We will also offer tours of buildings and offices and all participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals to foster collaborations and partnerships for future projects.

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To join us online please sign-up by June 7 (Friday).