The annual Design Shanghai international design event recently took place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre. On June 21, the Workplace Design Forum, jointly organized by LEED and Design Shanghai, became a major industry highlight.
Louise Ma, Benoy Associate Director of Interior Design, was invited as a key speaker and delivered a vivid presentation on ‘Emerging Trends in Flexible Workspaces.’
Industry experts and professionals gathered to reflect on 20 years of LEED development in China and discuss the latest trends in green building and sustainable workplace development. The forum opened with a keynote address by Andy To, LEED Managing Director for Northeast Asia, and focused on the theme “Reinventing Work Experiences by Design – Flexibility, Empathy, Collaboration, Innovation.”
Louise Ma delivered a vivid presentation on “Emerging Trends in Flexible Workspaces.” She highlighted new trends in flexible workspaces, using Benoy’s recently completed projects – Benoy Singapore Studio and Shanghai Expo Place Office Complex and Experience Centre – as case studies.
Louise provided an in-depth analysis of Benoy’s innovative concepts in workspace design, emphasizing the versatility and flexibility of future workspaces. Her insights ushered the audience into a new era of efficient, comfortable, and environmentally friendly offices.
Read more:
Louise’s Interview with Trends Magazine on the Future of Work
Other expert speakers at the conference included Shengjun Cai, Senior Manager of Market Transformation and Development at LEED North Asia; Karen Du, Founder and CEO of R.I.S.E. Sustainable Innovation Platform and Partner of Impact Hub Shanghai; Carol Li, Director of Education and Community Support at LEED North Asia; Kitty Cheung, Marketing and ESG Director at Hines Greater China; and Tianwen Zhou, Senior Associate at Sasaki.
About LEED
LEED is a globally recognised certification system for green building, with more than 110,000 commercial projects in 186 countries and territories achieving LEED certification. A sustainable building reduces its impact on the environment and conserves resources while enhancing the health and well-being of its occupants.
LEED’s evaluation system for buildings and cities supports these goals by promoting sustainable development. Notably, China is a leader in green buildings initiatives and one of the largest markets for LEED certification worldwide.
