KUMA Kengo

KUMA Kengo is a Professor at the University of Tokyo, specializing in architectural design and urban planning. He leads the International Architectural Education Platform, SEKISUI HOUSE - KUMA LAB, focusing on sustainable and environmentally responsive architecture. His work emphasizes integrating natural elements like water into building design, promoting energy efficiency and harmony with topography.

• Research themes: Architecture and Urban Design
• Keywords: Architecture, City, Design, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency

His projects include prototyping water panel technology for sustainable housing and exploring traditional Japanese environmental construction methods. He has received research grants under the Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows program for studies on weather-responsive buildings and sustainable design.