Events

Featuring China-based solutions, GIGA events celebrate the achievements of our Community while encouraging discussion and debate to set the bar for future innovation.

GIGA Events

future giga events

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ARCHITECT@WORK

Thu 06 Sep 2012 10:00 - Fri 07 Sep 2012 19:00

INTRO: GIGA is teaming up with the European all-in-one event designed exclusively for architects and designers with a focus on innovation... now coming to the thriving city of Shanghai.

WHAT: ARCHITECT@WORK is entirely different from other construction fairs thanks to its customized character and the possibility to meet and network with people sharing similar business interests. Prepare to indulge yourself in high end innovations, a relaxing lounge-style atmosphere and an exclusive design concept!

past giga events

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GIGAcrit 3: Learning from the traditional

Thu 17 May 2012 18:30 - 18:30

Dennis Zhang is one of the fathers of green architecture in Shanghai and China. Amongst many other projects, he is the architect of the SRIBS research centers, the first of which was completed in 2004. He is also one of the authors of China's green building code and green building certification system. He will be speaking about what our contemporary designs have to learn from traditional Chinese Architecture.

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GIGAcrit: Central Pod

Thu 26 Apr 2012 18:30 - 18:30

Join us for the second GIGAcrit and get a sneak-peak at what our peers are working on Shanghai. Thomas Austerveil of A-A&D will be presenting the Central POD project with a particular focus on computer modeling for ventilation and how it was used in the project.

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GIGA crit: Shangyu Winery (with video)

Thu 22 Mar 2012 18:30 - 18:30
GIGA is launching a monthly 'critique' session for designers by designers, giving a sneak-peak at what our peers in Shanghai are working on.
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Other Events

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Sustainable Real Estate

Wed 23 May 2012 12:29 - 12:29

INTRODUCTION

Over the last decade the term sustainable real estate has become an increasingly important concept not only amongst regulators and their political leaders but also and arguably more importantly investors and consumers alike. Both sets of stakeholders have heightened the focus on delivery of socially responsible real estate investments that takes account of environmental issues.