Citation on Ken Yeang

Ken Yeang’s architecture is differentiated by its unique nature-centric design based on the science of ecology. The work synergistically biointegrates the built environment and its systems with nature, to achieve positive resilient outcomes for the future and well-being of humankind. He creates and integrates habitats with builtforms to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem processes.

What makes his architecture motivating is their compelling green signature aesthetic.

He is regarded by many to have single-handedly invented an authentic ecology-based architecture. His work is topical, in the face of today’s global environmental issues in a planet vitally threatened by imminent ecological catastrophe.

His ideas and built works’ relevance are  instructive and arrived through rigorous and ongoing research to derive solutions for society’s resilient future. His work is crucially vital for society by necessity to repair and regenerate a planet ravaged by urbanisation and callous technological systems.

The outcomes of his design experimentations and research are found in the many books he has authored that have benefitted architects and students, enabling a deeper understanding of ecological design.

His concurrent extensive public speaking and workshops communicate his design principles and ideas to the next generation of architects and students.

Their credibility is evident in his realised ongoing built work, recognised by the many awards received and accolades from leading figures and peers in the field.