Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat — Sung demonstrates how modern architecture can evolve beyond aesthetics to address critical issues like pollution, energy efficiency and urban heat islands, offering a glimpse into a future where architecture improves life for inhabitants and pedestrians alike.

Doris Sung: How buildings can improve life — inside and out

How buildings can improve life — inside and out

Transforming city facades to support public health, habitats, and water security redefines urban living and sustainability.

Innovative facades that filter air pollutants and modulate urban microclimates offer a dual benefit to indoor and outdoor environments.

Self-adjusting building facades using biometal can reduce energy use and connect people emotionally to their urban surroundings.