Research assistant

Heran Yang is a building technologist with an interdisciplinary background that combines design, engineering and manufacturing. After setting his foot on an architecture track, Heran has been pushing his limits to rethink architecture from the rudimental elements, material and techniques. Within the innovative context of the built environment, he found his interest in using unexplored technologies for the scope of sustainability. After obtaining his BSc with distinction from Politecnico di Milano in the track of Building Architecture, he went on in pursuit of a more innovation-driven path in Technische Universiteit Delft where he accomplished his MSc cum Laude degree in Building Technology. Over the years, he has been working on a multitude of projects that challenges the conventional building system. He believes that having a broad knowledge over existing building system and holding an inclusive attitude over undiscovered technologies will unlock the possibilities in innovation and sustainability. Therefore, in Delft, he has not only investigated and tested a dry-stacking interlocking cast glass facade system but also dived into programming for digital fabrication and computational design. His expertise covers a wide range of fields, such as facade engineering, structural design, material testing and generative algorithm. Heran has a keen eye on finding a fit for alternative technologies in the built environment. Also, having been closely working with manufacturing companies, he sees his value in prototyping and material testing will best serve the cause of the HBBE. Heran has joined HBBE as a research assistant since August 2020.