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Yeang to speak in Kuala Lumpur
The architect, planner and pioneer of eco design, Professor Ken Yeang has agreed to deliver a keynote
paper at the 8th Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, from 27 June-1 July.
Regarded by many as the father of the bioclimatic skyscraper, Prof Yeang is chairman of Llewelyn
Davies Yeang and renowned worldwide for designing signature green buildings and masterplans, as well
as his pursuit of an authentic ecological aesthetic in his designs.
His exploration of the critical intersection between ecological design and “salutogenic” design for
human health and wellbeing is set to be one of the highlights of the World Congress. See pp15-16
for a special interview with Professor Yeang to gain an early insight into some of the topics he will be
addressing in his paper.
Organised by the International Academy for Design & Health, in partnership with the Ministry of
Health Malaysia, more than 100 abstracts have been submitted from all over the world in anticipation
of being selected for oral presentation, and are currently under review by the Academy’s Scientific
Committee. The Preliminary Programme is due to be published at the end of February, with over a
thousand delegates expected to attend from all across the globe.
For more information, contact info@designandhealth.com
Ken Yeang, pioneer of eco-design
will headline at the 8th Design &
Health World Congreess in June
Corporate members renew with Academy
As the Design & Health World Congress moves from a biannual to an annual schedule, reflecting its
continued success in providing leadership in the creation and transfer of knowledge and the support of
business networking around the world, its portfolio of corporate members continues to grow.
“Support from industry has long provided a foundation for the Academy’s work, and we are grateful
to all of our sponsors for continuing to recognise and engage in the important contribution the network
is making to raising awareness of the role of design in improving human health and wellbeing,” said Marc
Sansom, corporate development and communications director.
Corporate members who have recently signed for 2012-2013 include Farrow Partnership (Canada),
HDR Architecture (USA), Montgomery Sisam (Canada), Ngonyama Okpanum (South Africa), VK Studio
(Belgium), Ove Arup (UK), Britplas (UK), HLM Architects (UK), MAAP Architects (UK), Nightingale
Associates (UK), Olympus (Germany), RTKL Associates (USA), Capita (UK),
BVN (Australia), Woods Bagot (Australia) and CPG (Singapore).
In 2012, the Academy will organise the 8th Design & Health World
Congress & Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, from 27 June-1 July; the 3rd Design
& Health Australasia International Symposium in Sydney, from 28-29 March;
the 2nd Design & Health Europe International Symposium in Helsinki, from
20-21 September and the 2nd Design & Health Africa International
Symposium in Johannesburg, in November.
Through the Academy’s event sponsorship and exhibition packages,
companies are able to demonstrate their support for and network with
thought leaders and opinion formers from government, research and practice
all over the world.
“With its growing portfolio of events around the world, supported by
World Health Design – the only global journal in the field – the Academy
can offer members a wide range of opportunities to suit all budgets,” adds
Sansom. “We work closely with all our members to promote their expertise
globally through our network and help them to form an international
marketing and business development strategy that builds their global brand
image and maximises their growth potential.”
For more information on how to become a corporate member or for
exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at Academy events in 2012, e-mail
info@designandhealth.com
Mutual support: firms renew membership ahead of 2012 Congress
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