Like looking into a crystal ball, in this its third year The Architecture and Design Conference will predict the value and direction of Asian design in the first millennium where over 50% of the world’s population live in cities.

Many of the topics will look not just at form or function but how a design can bring cultural and financial value to a development.  In the past all-star speaker line-ups have included Ben Van Berkel, Sir Peter Cook and Thomas Heatherwick, as well as the Chairs and Regional CEOs of all the top architecture and design firms world wide.

Being co-located with Build4Asia offers an additional boost to this year’s conference. The 4-in-1 Trade Show covers Sustainability, Architecture, Design, Building Services and Electrical Engineering. The event now comprises Asian Elenex (successful since 1984), Asian Building Technologies, Asian Architectural Interiors and in its debut year Asian Hospitality Design & Technology

While technology and hotel design will be featured at the Architecture and Design Conference participants are also there to explore whether Asian architecture and interior design are growing with their own characteristics or are the new mega-cities going to be deserts of sameness? We will ask how can good design really set a project apart? And is the cost worth the reward?

We will look at case studies in the hotel and retail sectors showing how functionality, jaw-dropping design and sustainability are within reach of any project. Attendees will hear about the integration of technology and the pros vs cons of high rise developments.

As the premier architecture and design conference in the region the Architecture and Design Conference not only attracts top-tier professionals from developers, architects, designers, engineers and contractors, it also attracts significant high-level interest from government, educators, investors and community organisations. This year we will be asking them all to weigh in on the issue of the future of Asian architecture and design.

You can download a copy of the programme to view the topics that will be covered.

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About Build4Asia
Evolved from Asian Elenex, a proven electrical engineering trade event since 1984, Build4Asia is a one-stop sourcing and networking platform for the construction world. Known as a 4-in-1 Sustainable Architecture, Design, Building Services and Electrical Engineering Tradeshow, Build4Asia comprises Asian Elenex, Asian Building Technologies, Asian Architectural Interiors and the Asian Hospitality Design & Technology and occupies 15,000 m² with 600 exhibiting companies to showcase an array of top-notch products & technology. The show will be held from 4-6 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and welcoming 15,000 regional trade buyers to visit.

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The evolution of Architecture and the rise of integrated design

• Heritage architecture- protecting the past
• The evolution of euroasian architecture
• Designing the future – Development trends as China’s urban century unfolds
• Integrated Design Opportunities and Methodologies

Building it up – Height in modern Asian architecture

• Tall buildings – Iconic ego trips or a good ROI?
• Density vs humanity, how to strike the right balance
• Vertical transportation do’s and don’t’s
• Are tall buildings intelligent buildings
•  Vertical Cities – the next step?

Sustainability

• Sustainable design- Commercial viability, today, tomorrow, never?
• Realizing sustainable architecture in the construction and operation phases
• Retrofitting and adaptive re-use
• Reconciling lighting design with sustainability
• Creating Value Through Passive Design

Mixing it up

• Mixed use developments- How design supports the business model
• Integrated Master planned cities
• Improving Building Functionality Through Design
• Squeezing greater Value from Retail integration
• Maximising the Value in Mixed Use Developments

Design for thought

• Personal insights into three Architects sources of inspiration

The Chain of Command

• The Engineer’s importance in the design process
• Design management- A contractors perspective
• The art of compromise- retaining design integrity
• Interior Architecture- Design the unique spaces
• Developers- demanding design, differentiation and dollars

Technology

•  Technology, process and architecture
• Architectural visualisation & new techniques- building information modelling
• Choosing building systems through integration
• Optimizing built asset value through design
• Latest Cross Collaboration Technologies and BIM

Hotel Casino Resort – creating the all in one wow now

• Differentiating Five Star Hotel Projects
• Creating Iconic Design
• City Spa vs Resort Designs
• Creating a Seamless Flow From Interior To Exterior

Case Studies

What is the future of architecture and design in the urban millennium?

Like looking into a crystal ball, in its third year The Architecture and Design Conference will predict the value and direction of Asian design in the first millennium where over 50% of the world’s population live in cities. We will explore whether Asian architecture and interior design are growing with their own characteristics or are the new mega-cities going to be deserts of sameness. We will ask how can good design really set a project apart? Is the cost worth the reward?

We will look at case studies in the hotel and retail sectors showing how functionality, jaw-dropping design and sustainability are within reach of any project. Attendees will hear about the integration of technology and the pros vs cons of high rise developments. As the premier architecture and design conference in the region the conference not only attracts top-tier professionals from developers, architects, designers, engineers and contractors, it also attracts significant high-level interest from government, educators, investors and community organisations.

Topics will include:

• The Evolution of Architecture and the Rise of Integrated Design
• Building it up – Height in Modern Asian Architecture
• Easy Sustainability Today
• Mixing It Up
• The Chain of Command
• Technology Changing The World Of Design
• Hotel Casino Resort – Creating the All In One Wow Now
• Case Studies

Who Should Attend?

• Architect
• Consultant
• CEO, CFO, COO
• Contractor
• Design Director
• Developer
• Engineer
• Interior Architect
• Interior Design Director
• Operations Director
• Product Supplier
• Project Manager / Director
• Government Planners and Architect
• Real Estate Director
• C-level Executive dealing with the finance & development of real estate

Get the Architecture & Design Conference programme here >>

For more information please contact Nicholas Ball at nb@facilitymedia.com or call +852 2851 9923