The inaugural 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 kicked-off on 3 October 2024, and was oversubscribed with more than 200 attendees gaining insights into innovative, mindful and sustainable building design and development. Hosted by NTU Asian School of the Environment (ASE), organised by CIFAL Singapore at NTU and supported by Mapletree, the lecture series is part of the 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 - which was established in 2023 - to advance the field of sustainability through annual sustainability lectures and scholarships for NTU undergraduates. Thomas Heatherwick, founder of multi-award winning Heatherwick Studio, headlined the lecture to share his knowledge on humanising architecture through the balance of aesthetics and environmental considerations in building design. This was followed by an insightful panel discussion with Mr Heatherwick; Mr Craig Miller, Partner & Head of China, Heatherwick Studio; Dr Pang Chin Hong, Head of Group Sustainability, Mapletree; and moderated by Professor Adam Switzer from NTU’s ASE. The panel discussion explored the intersection of cutting-edge architectural design, sustainable development and nature-based solutions in Asia; and how these elements can shape the future of urban environments in Singapore and abroad. Expressing Mapletree's hopes for the programme, Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman of Mapletree said, “As a strong supporter of education and sustainability causes, Mapletree is committed to creating a positive environment and generating long-term sustainable returns. We hope that this inaugural lecture not only provided insights, but also inspired participants to delve deeper into creative and sustainable architectural approaches. We hope that the academia will continue to collaborate with like-minded partners and industry experts to advance environmental literacy.” #Mapletree #MapletreeSustainabilityProgramme #SustainableBuilding
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