Columbia University Assistant Dean Leah Cohen recently met with some of the school's alumni and JLL professionals to exchange ideas about the future of office buildings, but she had to travel across the globe to do so.
Her meeting with the leadership of JLL Taiwan took place recently in Taipei. Kevin Hou, managing director of JLL Taiwan, hosted the meeting at the firm's offices in Taipei, and several Columbia graduates attended. The discussion centered on the importance of developing buildings that endure and have less of an impact on the environment.
"The group toured our office and exchanged insights on sustainable office design, smart buildings, and practical experience in the Taiwan market," JLL said in a LinkedIn post.
Columbia graduates who took part in the meeting included Johnny Chiu, pictured on the far left, the founder of Taipei-based JC. Architecture & Design. Cohen, third from left with a blue jacket, has worked for more than a decade at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.