The Office for Design Evolution (ODE) is a multi-disciplinary architecture firm that was founded by Dr. Kody Kato in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Our approach combines architecture, material science, evolutionary biology, engineering and the environment to enhance how we live, work and experience space.
Creative Engineering©
ODE’s design approach termed Creative Engineering© uses multi-objective, performance-based criteria to drive the use of zero-carbon materials and systems.
Architecture
At ODE, our multidisciplinary approach combines architecture, material science, evolutionary biology and engineering from the beginning of the concept design phase.
Environmental Design
ODE always takes the natural environment into consideration with every design project.
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.
