Arthur Huang

Arthur Huang
黃謙智
Born 1978 (age 39–40)
Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality Republic of China
Alma mater Cornell University
Harvard University
Occupation Architect
Awards Charles Goodwin Sands Memorial Medal

Arthur Huang (Chinese: 黃謙智; born 1978) is the founder and CEO of Miniwiz Co., Ltd. He is a structural engineer, architect, innovator of loop economy building material solutions and specialized in post-consumer trash recycling applications to help to accelerate the shift to a close-loop economy. In 2005, he established Miniwiz, an internationally operating company based in Taiwan, Shanghai and Berlin, and dedicated to upcycling and consumer trash and industrial waste. Known for his innovative and ambitious concepts and works, many of his works challenge the traditional liner economy, ranging from representatives of consumer products to architectures. Arthur and Miniwiz was recognized as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum in 2015.[1]

Early life and education

Arthur Huang was born in Taiwan in 1978 and moved to the US at age 11. Educated as an architect from Cornell University, armed with structural engineering knowledge, humanity studies, and hands-on execution skill. In Cornell University, Arthur was awarded the Charles Goodwin Sands Memorial Medal and academic leadership award for his work in design and technical performance.

Continuing his search for multi-disciplinary professional training, he graduated from Harvard University with a Master of Architecture degree in 2004 with special interest invested in green business development. At the age of 26, Huang taught as a full-time at the Tunghai University Architecture Program in Taiwan for two years, and he subsequently continues his teaching as part-time Assistant Professor from one of the best national funded engineering university, NCTU, in Taiwan lecturing in MBA, material engineering, and architecture design courses.[2]

Career at Miniwiz

During his teaching life, he was aware that there were many who spoke of environmental issues, but few who had developed appealing products. Hence, he established Minwiz in March 2005, which was registered and located in Taipei, Taiwan. Miniwiz deals with post consumer recycling technology, built infrastructure and architectural solutions. Miniwiz has been challenging the existing linear supply chain by using post-consumer recycled materials for high performance applications, retail store interiors, factory campuses or consumer goods.[3]

Among other honors, Miniwiz under Arthur Huang's leadership won the Financial Times "Earth Award" in 2010 and the Wall Street Journal's "Asian Innovation Award" in 2011. Miniwiz received the "Technology Pioneers 2015" title by the World Economic Forum, recognizing the potential of the new industry that Miniwiz is leading and the positive impact of its activities on the state of the world.[4]

Notable works

  • 2015 SDTI Recycling Plant – Taoyuan, Taiwan[5]
  • 2014 Le Ble d'Or – New Taipei City, Taiwan
  • 2014 Nike Lab – NYC, London, Paris, Milan, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo
  • 2013 Area 13 – Taipei, Taiwan[6]
  • 2013 Nike X158 Hyper Nature – Shanghai, China[7]
  • 2012 Nike the Feather Pavilion – Beijing, China[8]
  • 2011 EcoArk - Taipei, Taiwan[9]

Awards and honors

  • 2016 - Emerging Explorer, National Geographic[10]
  • 2015 - Technology Pioneer, World Economic Forum[11]
  • 2014 - Nike Aerostatic Dome, Milan[12]
  • 2013 - IDEA GOLD Award, Chicago, USA[13]
  • 2012 - Mayor Bloomberg's New York Venture Fellowship, New York, USA[14]
  • 2012 - Make a Difference (MAD) Award, Ministry of Cultural Affair, Hong Kong, China[15]
  • 2011 - Wall Street Journal Innovation Award, Hong Kong[16]
  • 2011 - 40 under 40 Design Talent Award, Perspective, Asia[17]
  • 2010 - Earth Award, Winner (Industrial Product), Financial Times, London, United Kingdom
  • 2002 - Charles Goodwin Sands Memorial Medal, Cornell University, USA

References

  1. ↑ "MINIWIZ". www.miniwiz.com. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  2. ↑ "Harvard Graduate School of Design - Homepage". www.gsd.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  3. ↑ Wang, Joyu; Messmer, Lukas. "Taipei Entrepreneur Builds Business Out of Trash". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  4. ↑ "Turning trash into high-end goods". Agenda - The World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  5. ↑ "國家地理頻道". www.fictw.com. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  6. ↑ "Area 13". www.miniwiz.com. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  7. ↑ Buczynski, Beth; Techling, Earth. "Nike's newest store is made of garbage". Salon. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  8. ↑ "Nike Flyknit Collective: Architectural Installations Inspired by Sport". Core77. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  9. ↑ Mozur, Paul. "Miniwiz Builds Its Green Presence, Brick by Brick". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  10. ↑ "Arthur Huang - Expert | National Geographic Expeditions". www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
  11. ↑ "Technology Pioneers 2015 - World Economic Forum". widgets.weforum.org. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  12. ↑ "Nike's Aerostatic Dome is World's First Structure Supported Entirely by a Helium-Filled Canopy". inhabitat.com. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
  13. ↑ "Nike Flyknit Collective - Feather Pavilion". Industrial Designers Society of America - IDSA. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  14. ↑ "2012 Fellows - NYC Venture Fellows". NYC Venture Fellows. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  15. ↑ "Past Make a Difference Award Winners | Let's Make a Difference | MaD - Make a difference 創不同". www.mad.asia. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  16. ↑ "Taiwan designer eyes top prize at Asian Innovation Awards - Taiwan Today". www.taiwantoday.tw. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  17. ↑ "Architecture / Interiors, 40 under 40, 2010 - Perspective". Perspective. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
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