IGBC-SG

Tai Lee Siang

Deputy President, Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer
Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)

ABOUT

Lee Siang started his career as an urban designer with the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 1990. He joined DP Architects in 1992 and became a partner in 2000. Between 2011 to 2016, Lee Siang joined Ong&Ong Group, a multi-discipline design firm as Group Managing Director. In 2018, Building & Construction Authority invited Lee Siang to assume the position of Executive Director, BuildSG to spearhead industry engagement. His role was expanded to include Communication and Engagement in 2020. In 2021, Lee Siang was appointed by Singapore University of Technology and Design to be the Head of Pillar, Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), a role he held till 31 December 2024.

Lee Siang is most passionate about voluntary works on the NGOs fronts. In the 10 years between 2007 and 2018, he was elected president for 3 trade associations and chairman for 1 global NGO. The organisations are:

  • Singapore Institute of Architects, President 2007 – 2009
  • Singapore Green Building Council, President 2011 – 2013
  • Design Business Chamber Singapore, President 2012 – 2016
  • World Green Building Council, Chairman 2016-2018

 

A key initiative started during Lee Siang’s term as WorldGBC Chair is the Advancing Net Zero movement that results in the increasing adoption of Net Zero Buildings worldwide.

Moderator – Climate Resilience: Building for a Changing Climate
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 11:45 AM

Climate resilience has emerged as a critical priority in mitigating the escalating risks of climate-related threats. Unlike conventional durability measures – such as design redundancy and material strength – true resilience demands a building’s capacity to anticipate, absorb, adapt, and recover from climate shocks.

This panel delves into resilience-driven design, examining how we can future-proof our cities, infrastructure, and communities against climate uncertainty. From cutting-edge innovations to enabling policies, we’ll explore what it takes to embed resilience at the core of development, and why it’s the cornerstone of meaningful sustainability.

Join us as we redefine building for a changing climate.