Douglas Sum

Douglas Sum is a leading expert in façade engineering, specialising in designing and delivering advanced external skins for iconic buildings around the world.

With over 22 years of global experience across engineering consultancy and contracting, Douglas has shaped some of the most complex and innovative façade systems in modern architecture.

His work includes world-renowned projects such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Macau City of Dreams, Dubai Metro, Burj Khalifa, Zayed National Museum and Arts Center Melbourne.

As a passionate advocate for pushing façade engineering to new heights, Doug combines digital design and cutting-edge materials to bring ambitious architectural visions to life. He leads the evolution of façade design, transitioning from traditional hand sketches to CAD drafting, and now pioneering coding-driven solutions.

His expertise spans system development, digital delivery, fabrication modeling, and advanced building science, with a special focus on sustainability and performance-driven design.

Doug’s career journey has seen him contribute to a diverse range of projects—from super high-rises to data centers, educational institutions, sports facilities, and beyond. With a collaborative mindset and a commitment to innovation, he strives to create façade solutions that enhance the aesthetics, functionality as well as sustainability of the built environment.

• Position: Technical Director of Facades, Australia
• Capability: Array
• Region: Array
• Email Address: info@aesg.com
• Linkedin Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-sum-59a14956/