The Office for Design Evolution (ODE) is a multidisciplinary sustainable architecture firm founded by Dr. Kody Kato in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Our approach combines sustainable architecture, evolutionary biology, material science, engineering and the environment to enhance how we live, work and experience space.
Creative Engineering©
ODE’s design approach, Creative Engineering©, seamlessly integrates sustainable architecture, material science and engineering, nature and the environment.
Architecture
At ODE, our multidisciplinary approach to architecture and engineering starts from the concept design phase, considering sustainable materials and environmental design principles to create truly innovative solutions.
Environmental Design
ODE incorporates environmental design buildings and green building principles into each project, taking a holistic approach to balance nature and architecture.
ODE is an architecture firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that was founded by Dr. Kody Kato. The firm specializes in Creative Engineering, a design approach that blends architecture, material science, evolutionary biology and the environment to create sustainable buildings.
Creative Engineering is ODE’s unique design philosophy that integrates architecture, engineering, material science, evolutionary biology, and environmental science from the start of the design process. This multidisciplinary approach creates high-performance, eco-friendly structures that respond to their surroundings.
Dr. Kody Kato is the founder of ODE and received a Doctor of Architecture with a focus in performance-oriented design, structural engineering, and mathematical biology. With over 15 years of international experience, he has developed Creative Engineering by combining his research and practical experience in various fields.
