Draft:Yang Seungkyu

Yang Seungkyu (born 1980) is a South Korean architect known for his contributions in the field of architecture, particularly in the design and supervision of buildings for the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). He is also recognized for his expertise in architecture, construction, and IT-related technology assessments, often participating in various committees for government and public institutions.

Early Life and Education
Yang Seungkyu studied architectural engineering at Kangwon National University and holds a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. He also pursued a master's degree in urban and real estate development from Hanyang University's Graduate School of Real Estate Convergence.

Career
Yang Seungkyu has had a diverse career that spans various roles within the field of architecture and construction. Notable highlights of his career include:


 * Working on the Hyundai Motor Company's expansion project: He was involved in the expansion construction project at the Hyundai Motor Company's Yangjae-dong Research Center.
 * Contributions to the Shenzhen Metro construction: Yang Seung Kyu played a role in the construction of subway stations in Shenzhen, China, including the Ling Zhi and Fan Shen stations.
 * Involvement in BIM software development: He worked for a construction IT venture and was responsible for the planning of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
 * Authorship and mentoring: Yang Seungkyu is the author of books such as "Introduction to BIM: Revit Guidebook" and has contributed to mentoring books like "How did they become architects?"
 * Work with KEPCO: He joined the Korea Electric Power Corporation in 2014 and has been involved in various architectural and supervisory roles within the organization, such as overseeing the construction of substations for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Notable Qualifications and Awards
Yang Seungkyu holds several professional qualifications, including being a licensed architect in South Korea, a Green Building Certification Specialist, and a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Operation Specialist. He has also received accolades and awards, such as the Highest Award for his work "Power facilities BIM VR, AR" at the 2019 Digital Architecture Competition(DA 2019).

Public Service and Committee Participation
Throughout his career, Yang Seung Kyu has actively engaged in public service and committee work, serving on various advisory panels for government and public institutions. His contributions extend to organizations like the Korea Institute of Construction Technology, Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation, and more.

Publications
Yang Seungkyu has authored several books related to architecture and technology, including:


 * "Introduction to BIM: Revit Guidebook" (2022) ISBN: 9791138322768
 * "How did they become architects?" (2021) ISBN: 9788997826780
 * "The Cakewalk Series - AutoCAD for Practical Business" (2016) ISBN: 9791187345091

Personal Life
In addition to his practical work, Yang Seungkyu has contributed to academic research in the field of architecture. He has authored academic papers and conducted research on topics related to architecture, BIM, and urban development. While there is limited public information available about Yang Seungkyu's personal life, his professional contributions in the field of architecture and technology are well-documented.