Dr. Peng Khoo

Professor

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Biography

Professor Khoo Peng Beng is the Head of the Architecture Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). With over 31 years of experience in the architecture field, he previously served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for 23 years, where he led numerous international design studios representing Singapore in architecture design. As a co-founder of ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism, established in 1998 alongside his wife, fellow architect Belinda Huang, Prof. Khoo's practice is recognized for its bold and transformative designs across multiple countries including Singapore, Malaysia, China, India, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and Rwanda. His iconic projects, such as Pinnacle@Duxton, have redefined high-rise public housing in Singapore, emphasizing sustainability and community-oriented living. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged with multiple prestigious awards, including the President’s Design Award Designer of the Year in 2020. He co-curated ArchiFest 2010 and led the Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, showcasing innovative urban solutions. Prof. Khoo's research interests encompass quantum consciousness, holarchy, trans-contextuality, deep sustainability, and integral ecology in architecture.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Architecture Sustainable Design

2025-01-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Leading the Architecture Sustainable Design pillar, focusing on innovative designs and sustainable practices.

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Led multiple international design studios and contributed to architectural education over 23 years.

Awards

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President’s Design Award Designer of the Year

2020-01-01
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CTBUH Sustainable Tall Building Award

2010-01-01
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FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).