Building Cities, Shaping Lives Surbana Jurong Group

How do we learn from the world’s best designer - nature? The short answer: Biomimicry. Jamie Miller, Director of Biomimicry, B+H Architects, shares his growing passion to apply nature’s basic principles to create a more sustainable built environment.
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Empathy is an important consideration if designers want to create spaces that truly resonate with the end users. How does immersive design principles influence healthcare facilities? Charles Arnal, Senior Associate Director at SAA Architects, shares insights on how he and his team leaned on user experience and needs to design Singapore’s multiple award-winning nursing facility, St Joseph’s Home.
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Coastal protection is a core part of James Lam’s work as Surbana Jurong’s Managing Director for Coastal Engineering. Listen to his podcast as he shares about the importance of biomimicry and adaptability in planning coastal protection measures, while balancing national development needs. 
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Transitioning to renewable energy is often a delicate balance between reliability, sustainability and affordability. Tan Wooi Leong, Managing Director for Energy & Industrial at Surbana Jurong explains this trilemma countries confront as they power towards a net zero future. 
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How do we shape cities for people, while enabling all of us to shape our cities? Architects and designers have a crucial role to play in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. Yeo Siew Haip, CEO, SJ Global Architecture (ASEAN and North Asia) and CEO, SAA Architects, shares how architects are designing people-oriented architecture that create meaningful connections between people, buildings and the cityscape. 
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How do we balance the charm of an old city with the need for development and modern amenities? Urban Planning involves balancing diverse and often conflicting needs of many stakeholders in a community.  Tan Eng Kiat, Deputy Director for Urban Planning and Design at Surbana Jurong, shares the finer points of designing cities for a sustainable future while meeting the needs of the present.
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