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    Ken Yeang

    Malaysian skyscraper architect

    Ken Yeang (6 October 1948) is an architect, ecologist, planner and author from Malaysia, best known for his ecological architecture and ecomasterplans that have a distinctive green aesthetic.

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  • He pioneered an ecology-based architecture (since 1971), working on the theory and practice of sustainable design. The Guardian newspaper (2008) named him "one of the 50 people who could save the planet".[1] Yeang's headquarters is in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) as Hamzah & Yeang, with offices in London (UK) as Llewelyn Davies Ken Yeang Ltd.

    and Beijing (China) as North Hamzah Yeang Architectural and Engineering Company.

    Biography

    Formative Years

    Born in Penang, Malaysia, he attended Penang Free School (1961-1962) and entered Cheltenham College (Gloucestershire,1962-1967).[2]

    He qualified in architecture from the AA (Architectural Association) School of Architecture (London) where he did freelance illustrations and grap