Xiaoming Yang
About Xiaoming Yang
Xiaoming Yang is an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners, specializing in performance-based architecture design with a focus on daylighting. He has extensive international experience and holds degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Architecture from the National University of Singapore.
Work at Foster and Partners
Xiaoming Yang has been associated with Foster + Partners since 2014, initially serving as an Associate until 2021. During this time, he worked in the London Area, United Kingdom, contributing to various projects with a focus on performance-based architecture design. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Associate Partner, where he continues to apply his expertise in daylighting-related designs and parametric modeling.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoming Yang holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the National University of Singapore, completed in 2009. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master's degree in Architecture from 2012. His academic background supports his research interests in performance-based architectural design, particularly in the use of simulations and performance evaluation tools.
Background
Before joining Foster + Partners, Xiaoming Yang worked as a Research Scientist at the National University of Singapore from 2009 to 2012. He then served as a Research Associate at Hochschule Luzern in Switzerland from 2012 to 2014. His international experience spans multiple countries, including Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, enriching his perspective in architectural design.
Research Interests
Xiaoming Yang's research interests are centered on performance-based architectural design. He emphasizes the integration of simulations and performance evaluation tools in the form-finding process. His work includes the development of Grasshopper plug-ins, which highlight his proficiency in parametric modeling and lighting simulation.