Hoa Yang
About Hoa Yang
Hoa Yang is a Senior Designer specializing in daylight and light experiences at Arup, with a diverse background in architecture and design.
Education and Expertise
Hoa Yang holds an extensive educational background in architecture and related fields. Hoa completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Monash University, receiving expertise in architecture and design. Additionally, Hoa earned a Master of Science in Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences from Delft University of Technology in one year. Previously, Hoa completed a Master of Architecture (Honours) and a Bachelor of Environments (Honours) at the University of Melbourne. This diverse educational foundation has equipped Hoa with a multidisciplinary approach to architecture and design.
Professional Career at Arup
Since 2015, Hoa Yang has been serving as a Senior Designer specializing in daylight, experiences with light at Arup, located in Melbourne, Australia. Arup is a global multidisciplinary organization. In this role, Hoa focuses on integrating natural daylight into architectural designs to enhance environmental performance and human experience in spaces. Through this position, Hoa has worked on various innovative projects to leverage light for creating sustainable and engaging environments.
Technical Advisor at XYX Lab, Monash University
From 2020 to 2021, Hoa Yang contributed to XYX Lab at Monash University as a Technical Advisor. In this role, Hoa supported the lab’s initiatives in exploring gender-responsive design practices. This position allowed Hoa to engage in research and development processes, applying technical expertise to advance the lab's objectives.
Architectural Assistant Roles
Hoa Yang accumulated diverse experience as an Architectural Assistant in various organizations. Hoa worked at Workshop Architecture in Melbourne for four months in 2013, focusing on diverse architectural projects. From 2012 to 2013, Hoa held roles at both PHTR Architects and Nervegna Reed Architecture in Melbourne. These positions involved assisting in the design and development of architectural plans and projects, building a strong foundation in practical architectural applications.
Artistic and Design Experience
In addition to architecture, Hoa Yang has engaged in artistic and design fields. Hoa worked as an Exhibited Artist at Thousand Pound Bend Gallery for one month in 2012, showcasing artistic creativity. In 2014, Hoa was involved with BeBoB Design in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, specializing in mid-century furniture design. These experiences reflect a versatile skill set intersecting art and design disciplines.