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Professional Activities and Business

Architecture and Urban Design
As a professional Architect (Building designer), I lead an international team of accredited Architects, planners, and engineers based in Togo, Ghana, Benin, France, and China. We offer a wide range of design services from concept development and programming to detailed planning, construction permits, construction supervision, and property valuation for private and public owners.

Performance analyses expertise
Our consulting services are extended to building performance analyses, such as indoor and outdoor wind flows, solar exposure, shading, physiological thermal comfort, energy demand analyses, and the design of relevant optimization measures. We are often hired by professional architects, planners, owners, and property managers to assess ongoing projects or evaluate existing facilities.

Teaching and Research
In my current academic position, I teach Theories and Practice of Digital Architecture and Urban Design, emphasizing digital drawing techniques and architectural expression. My research areas cover urban sustainability evaluation, low-carbon architecture and planning, microclimate, and thermal comfort optimization. My most recent research have been focusing on developing design-stage computational tools for Data-instructed Climate-responsive planning and design.

Trade and Agency
I have interests in international trade and business between Chinese and African partners, primarily focused on procurement services and deal brokerage. We primarily deal in construction materials and equipment, including innovative construction technologies and machinery, solar panels, and other building energy equipment.

December 24, 2023

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