EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
ODE &
DR. KATO
The story of ODE is the story of Dr. Kato.
The Office for Design Evolution (ODE) was founded by Dr. Kody Kato in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company embodies a philosophy of sustainable architecture through a design approach called Creative Engineering©. This design approach integrates material science and engineering and explores alternative materials to shape how we live, work, and experience space.
Dr. Kato received a Doctor of Architecture degree in Performance-oriented design with a focus on structural engineering and mathematical biology. He has over 15 years of international experience.
While completing his dissertation, he studied and worked under the direction of Dr. Ken Yeang in Kuala Lumpur and Byoungsoo Cho in Seoul, where he applied his integrated research in architecture, engineering and mathematical biology to international projects of various scales. Through these theoretical and practical experiences, he developed his own design approach to create relationships between people, materials (alternative materials), communities, nature and the environment.
His design approach, Creative Engineering©, has led to projects that have been recognised by international design committees.
Recently, ODE’s recycled bamboo omakase was selected as one of the top 20 international A’ Design Awards by ArchDaily. Dr. Kato received a number of awards and achievements after that, including several highlights such as:
THE IMPACT OF CREATIVE
ENGINEERING©
Creative Engineering© allows ODE to deliver zero carbon solutions and low emissions designs. Using sustainable materials and processes, we optimise our designs for minimal environmental impact, contributing to the advancement of green buildings.
For example, the Beyond Surface project in London—a collaboration with Takeo Co. Ltd., Japan—used an innovative material analysis combined with environmental data to create a gravity-defying structure.
ODE’s implementation of Creative Engineering© also comes with a number of advantages to the development process, including:
- Low to zero carbon solutions
- Optimised design
- Design workflow is automated (Architectural, Structural and mechanical design occurs at the same time) during the concept design stage. Fewer meetings amongst the team; less confusion about architectural design.
- Designs result in lower emissions
- Recycled, natural and alternative materials
- Design solutions that respond to nature in a unique way
Evolutionary Optimization
DR. KATO QUOTES
ACHIEVEMENTS
& RECOGNITION
2010