The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next Construction Working Group meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, 7^th August 14:30 – 16:30 at the European Chamber Beijing office, and online.

As a key contributor to carbon emissions, the built environment is also a key sector where the green transition must be accelerated. Recent policy developments proposed by China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development have introduced discussions on “better houses,” which promote sustainable building design focused on five aspects, namely: “green,” “smart,” “healthy,” “low-carbon” and “safe.”  But how should architectural design work to achieve these goals and integrate them with existing green labelling schemes?   

At this meeting, Professor Song Yehao will discuss green building theory and design approaches that fully utilise natural and social conditions, including nature and resources, cultural diversity, and social responsibility, while also taking into account specific local and regional contexts. Dr Song is a tenured professor and the Director of the Institute of Architecture and Technology at the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University and has recently been elected as Chairman of the Active House National Alliance China. He also serves as secretary-general of the “green buildings theoretical and practical group” of the Chinese Green Building Committee. 

Following Dr Song’s presentation, Mr Morten Holm will give a presentation on urban development within planetary boundaries and the role of circular design in green architecture. Mr Holm has been a partner at Archiland International since 2009 and leads on ecological, sustainable and carbon footprint-focused projects. He is a leading industry designer and has been awarded numerous awards for sustainable architecture and urban design in Europe and China for the past thirty years, including for the first zero-carbon building in China.

Tentative Agenda

• 14:15 – 14:30 Arrival and Registration
• 14:30 – 14:35 Opening Remarks
• 14:35 – 15:05 Presentation by Dr Song Yehao
• 15:05 – 15:35 Presentation by Mr Morten Holm
• 15:35 – 16:10 Q and A and discussion
• 16:10 – 16:15 Closing remarks

As always, we welcome your suggestions for agenda topics and possible speakers for this and future meetings.

If you would like to attend this meeting, please register above or contact Ms. Kalina Pateva at kpateva@europeanchamber.com.cn indicating your attendance offline in Beijing or online.

Speakers

Mr. Yehao Song

Director of the Institute of Architecture and Technology at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

Mr. Yehao Song

Director of the Institute of Architecture and Technology at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

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Dr Song is a tenured professor and the Director of the Institute of Architecture and Technology at the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University and has recently been elected as Chairman of the Active House National Alliance China. He also serves as secretary-general of the “green buildings theoretical and practical group” of the Chinese Green Building Committee.

Mr. Morten Holm

Partner, Archiland International

Mr. Morten Holm

Partner, Archiland International

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Morten has been an industry leading designer rewarded for his sustainable architecture and urban design in Europe and China for 30Y, including for his 1st Zero Carbon Building in China. He was a partner in SHL Architects until 2001-9 leading the intl. expansion incl. the China & sustainability focus of the company. Currently, he is a partner in Archiland Intl (2009-) leading ecological, sustainable and carbon footprint focussed projects. He is also the founder of FunFarmFam, combining ecological farming with ’Learning Beyond Classroom’ project in Beijing hosted by the Danish Embassy in 2022 – bringing Danish engaging innovative learning concepts stimulating more resilient, balanced, stewards of the future.

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