What can I expect to hear at a lecture by Dr. Eugene Tsui?

Dr. Tsui lectures about not only the theory but also the implementation of his nature-based designs. Tsui provides specific design concepts for buildings, landscaped environments, public art spaces, urban centers and the various personal accoutrements necessary for the twenty-first century citizen.

Tsui creates innovative community environments that are directly inspired by the forms and functions that he finds in nature. Nature is Dr. Tsui's great teacher. His mission is to solve the challenges of modern society, which he views as creative opportunities, by utilizing the lessons that abound in nature.

Tsui works closely with Dr. Elisabeth Montgomery, an organizational systems futurist, and Ms. Sun Wei Hong, a cross-cultural executive trainer. Together they have developed software applications, consultancy workshops and experiential educational forums.

Advantages of Dr. Tsui's Nature-Based design model:

Environmental Benefits: Structural forms that are modeled after naturally occurring phenomenon inherently better resist earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and other natural disasters. A beneficial partnership is therefore formed between humanity and nature by adopting the unquestionably successful strategies that have evolved over eons. The resulting solutions are not only superior in function but are also more harmonious with nature.

Economic Benefits: A natural consequence of Dr. Tsui's long-term, nature-based approach to his work is that a developer can easily employ local, accessible and environmentally friendly materials and local talent. Substantial savings will therefore be realized during the construction phase and the local community will enjoy a wealth of employment opportunities.

Social Benefits: A guiding principle behind all of Dr. Tsui's work is the encouragement of inter-cultural understanding, cooperation and respect. His projects always derive their vitality by not only tapping the deep creative instincts of his personal design team but by also inviting and incorporating the needs, ideas and desires of the community.

Selected Lectures and Events by Eugene Tsui:
2008 China High-Tech Fair – Shenzhen, P.R. China; Nature-based Business Model
2008 Shenzhen University – Shenzhen, P.R. China; The Urgency Of Change
2008 Shenzhen Architectural Bookstore – Shenzhen, P.R. China; Evolutionary Architecture
2008 Yu Cai Group – Shekou, P.R. China; Nature's Design Secrets
2008 Landscape Architect Society of Canada, Toronto; Sharing Nature’s Secrets
2007 West Coast Green Conference - San Francisco; The Urgency of Change
2007 Green Festivals - San Francisco; Nature’s Design Secrets
2006 SFI - Munich, Germany; Evolutionary Architecture
2006 Architecture Society of Spain - Cadiz; Strait of Gibraltar Floating Bridge
2004 Arup Engineers - London; Biological Approach to Engineering Design
2004 Royal College of Physicians/Construction Federation - London; Uses of Biological Methods & Materials
2004 Victoria & Albert Museum - London; Zoomorphic Designs

Selected Press:
San Francisco Chronicle
ENR Engineering News-Record
Builder/Architect Magazine
EcoCity
The Monthly
Express
China CCTV Broadcasting
The McNeil/Lehrer Report
National Geographic
The Discovery Channel
The British Broadcasting Corporation
The National Broadcasting Corporation, USA
The Disney Channel
Home and Garden Television