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2025 January – Bioclimatic Skins for the Future Environment
January 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bioclimatic Skins for the Future Environment
Presented by: Luke Leung, PE, ASHRAE Fellow, BEMP, P Eng – Principal Skdimore, Owings & Merrill
Bioclimatic Skins for the Future Environment – While building physics are based largely on Newtonian principles, physics outside of the built environment have been moving towards quantum mechanics. This presentation will start to see environmental factors through the lens of quantum mechanics. Also, will include the future bioclimatic elements and how the above may inform our future facade design.
About the presenter:
As a firmwide leader in SOM’s interdisciplinary Sustainable Design Studio, Luke Leung defines high-performance design as the integration of sustainability, wellness, and innovation. Through his work, Luke advances innovative practices, design ideas, and cutting-edge technology in pursuit of a world where humans and nature will thrive together.
Luke’s work includes the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest man-made structure, and a project in Riyadh that will be one of the first net-zero buildings in the Middle East. He led the sustainability program for Xiong’An New Area, a master plan for a city in China targeting exceptional wellness goals and designed to achieve net zero by 2050. The plan includes the bioclimatic alignment of the urban plan, geothermal heat sources, and an extensive public transit network.
This meeting will take place at:
Waterview
350 W Wolff Point Plaza
15th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60654
The committee meeting will start at the usual time 5:00 pm in the LaSalle Room with drinks and appetizers. At 6:00 pm we will adjourn for our business meeting and technical presentation.
Do you have a program you would like to share with the committee, please feel free to reach out to our program coordinator at jose.estrada@clarkdietrich.com
