Candidate No. 11 – Ar. Yvonne IEONG In-leng
Nominated by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Stands for IMG No. 7 – Professional Societies, Standard Organisations, Environmental Organisations or Non-profit Organisations
Yvonne is a Registered Architect both in HK & Macao, Associate Director (Sustainability) of Leigh & Orange Ltd. She received her Master of Architecture from U. of Michigan, and Msc of Sustainable and Environmental Design in CUHK. She holds a diverse range of local architectural and interiors projects experience. She has been participating Environment and Sustainable Development Committee in HKIA since 2003 and currently is the Chairlady of the Committee. She served as Nominated Committee Member of Hong Kong Environmental Campaign Committee under EPD of the HKSAR (2012-2018), member of China Green Building Council since 2011; Director of HKGBC (2014-2015) and BEAM Society Limited. (2017-2022). Co-opted member of Hong Kong Professional Green Building Council (PGBC) since 2012 & PGBC Director (2021-2022).
She is HKIA Council member 2015-2016 and now 2023-2024. She strives to combat climate change by providing sustainable architectural and interior design with a holistic approach, and considering the impact on the environment through microclimate study, passive and active design strategies, sustainable materials selection with aesthetic concern. Her two green office interior projects had won several Green Awards while some other green awards for the design competitions. She has been participating many pro-bono events and initiatives for promoting green buildings and green buildings assessment, also the development of Community Space and Countryside.