IGBC-SG

Sonny Chionh

Executive Director
RSP Architects Planners & Engineers Pte Ltd

ABOUT

Sonny Chionh has more than 26 years of architectural project experience in the design, coordination and implementation of large and medium sized projects. His diversified portfolio covers education, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, sports & recreation, hospitality, offices and retail projects. Sonny has led several notable award-winning projects such as Westgate, Funan, Holiday Inn Express Clark Quay, Grand Park City Hall A&A, building up a wealth of experience and knowledge. In his formative years and in recent years, he was involved in developing local public schools leading to an in-depth understanding of the education landscape and its varied requirements.

Sonny has also built up a commendable track record of commercial malls A&A, such as Great World City, City Square Mall & West Mall, understanding the ever-changing dynamics of tenancy & leasing needs while having to balance and meet updated statutory requirements and construction implementation demands. Besides his core role, Sonny is also part of the Quality & Environmental team within RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd, focusing on managing ISO processes and developing necessary initiatives to improve quality and environmental approaches.

Sonny participates in building industry committees and task forces, namely the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Sustainability Committee and representing SIA in the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) as a Board member. He is also involved in a number of working committees in SGBC. In these participations, he contributes with his technical knowledge that were built up through his industry experiences. Sonny has also been invited to a few talks and lectures in industry courses to share on topics of Universal Design and Sustainability.

Panel Moderator – Human-Centred Design: What Does it Mean?

Track 2B: Human-Centric Metrics for Green Buildings | Thursday, 10 July 2025, 12:15 PM

The conversation around sustainability in the built environment has expanded in recent times to embrace a critical dimension: human health. The design of spaces shapes how we feel, move, connect, and thrive. Human-centred design places people at the heart of the design process – ensuring that physical, mental, and emotional wellness are integral to how spaces are conceived.

This panel explores how design and data can foster healthier, more supportive environments, and how the principles of well-being can be embedded into planning healthier, more supportive environments, and how the principles of well-being can be embedded into planning and architecture to create sustainable, future-ready spaces.