
Rising over global cities, the modern skyscraper has long been a symbol of economic growth and environmental decline. For years, they have been reviled by environmentalists for being uncontrolled energy consumers. Malaysian architect Kenneth Yeang acknowledged the skyscraper as a necessity in modern cities and adopted a pragmatic approach to greening the otherwise unsustainable building typology. Yeang’s bioclimatic skyscrapers blend the economics of space with sustainability and improved living standards.
A champion of sustainable architecture in Southeast Asia, Kenneth Yeang’s work is driven by an ecology-based approach. He was a student of the Scottish landscape architect Ian McHarg who encouraged Yeang to design according to a regional microclimate. Best known for his green architecture and master plans, Yeang’s designs display a distinctive green aesthetic that performs beyond conventional rating systems. With many successful projects in his portfolio, Yeang became well-known for reimagining skyscraper design in fast-growing Southeast Asia.
