In 2021, Ronald Lu & Partners Asia (RLP) won the Advancing Net Zero Ideas competition for Treehouse, a biophilic workplace concept. The competition, which encourages businesses to reach zero operating emissions by 2030, was a major win for the company. But sustainability isn’t a new concept, says its vice-chairman Bryant Lu, rather a “basic responsibility for all architects”. Here, he reflects on his journey.
Describe what you do in one sentence.
I am an architect who designs better lives for people through sustainable, life-centric, future-ready projects.
Tell us about your journey towards sustainability.
Sustainability is not new. It’s a basic responsibility for all architects. However, our society seems to have forgotten the importance of respecting the environment, which is why our planet is suffering from [the effects of
