Speaking Engagements
Sharing interdisciplinary perspectives through conferences, lectures, workshops, and professional speaking engagements related to building performance and environmental wellbeing.
Clestra Talkshow
Explore and Harmonize the Integration of Architecture Interior and Acoustic Design
(Sep 24, 2024)
Invited as a speaker at the Clestra Talkshow, Herwin Gunawan shared insights on harmonizing architecture, interior, and acoustic design to create immersive and human-centered spatial experiences. The discussion explored how acoustics, materiality, and interior atmosphere can work together to enhance comfort, emotion, and the overall quality of space
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clestra-hauserman_architect-architecture-interior-activity-7252604282095431682-7l_d/
Jakarta Design Center -
Sustainable Light Concept for the Future
(JDC Design Week 2024)
Invited as a speaker at Jakarta Design Center Design Week 2024 alongside HDII and HTII, Herwin Gunawan shared perspectives on sustainable lighting concepts for the future, exploring how human-centered illumination, energy efficiency, wellness, and environmental responsibility can shape healthier and more sustainable built environments.
https://www.herwingunawan.work/event/sustainable-light-concept-for-the-future-jdc-design-week-2024
Jakarta Interior Design Festival 2023
Inclusive Lighting Design for Diversity
(Aug 26, 2023)
Invited as a speaker at Jakarta Interior Design Festival 2023 alongside HDII and the National Committee for Disability Indonesia, Herwin Gunawan shared perspectives on inclusive lighting design, exploring how lighting can go beyond visibility to support accessibility, comfort, dignity, and meaningful spatial experiences for diverse users and communities.
Info Ranu Scarvia Instagral https://www.instagram.com/p/CwHPUFySsQ5/
Bina Nusantara University - Architecture Department
Reimagine The Future Green Social Building
(Jan 23, 2023)
Invited by the Architecture Department of Bina Nusantara University, Herwin Gunawan shared insights on reimagining the future of green and socially responsive buildings, exploring how sustainability, human-centered design, environmental comfort, and building performance can contribute to healthier and more meaningful built environments.
APAVMI Webinar
“Understanding the Causes of Harmonic and Temporal Acoustic Distortion in Rooms”
(Nov 26, 2021)
Invited as a speaker at the APAVMI (Asosiasi Penggiat Audiovisual Musik Indonesia) webinar, Herwin Gunawan shared insights on the causes of harmonic and temporal acoustic distortion in rooms, exploring how room geometry, reflections, resonance, and material behavior affect sound quality, listening experience, and acoustic performance in architectural spaces and audiovisual environments.
IHEAC TALKS
“Frequency Waves, Sound Loudness, and Human Hearing”
(Aug 11, 2020)
Herwin Gunawan is listed as a speaker (“desainer ruang” – room designer) for a high-profile audio/architecture webinar by What Hi-Fi? Indonesia. The announcement invites audiences to hear Herwin’s perspective on science vs. “voodoo” in sound system design.
https://www.whathifi.id/read/2020/08/11/1607/undangan-webinar-whathifi-indonesia-15-agustus-2020.php
WhatHIFI? & IHEAC Talk
“Room Acoustic Criteria for High-End Audio Listening”
(Mar 13, 2021)
Invited as a speaker for the WhatHIFI? & IHEAC Talk, Herwin Gunawan presented “Room Acoustic Criteria for High-End Audio Listening,” discussing how room proportions, acoustic treatment, reflections, reverberation control, and psychoacoustic perception contribute to achieving accurate sound reproduction and immersive high-fidelity listening experiences.
Interior Design of University Pelita Harapan (UPH) - Material & Construction Webinar Class
“The Importance of Lighting in Retail Interior Design”
(Feb 15, 2021)
Invited as a speaker for the Material & Construction Webinar Class at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Herwin Gunawan presented “The Importance of Lighting in Retail Interior Design,” discussing how strategic lighting design enhances visual experience, spatial atmosphere, brand identity, and customer engagement within contemporary retail environments.
What Hi-Fi? Indonesia Webinar
“Science and Voodoo Behind Sound Quality”
(Aug 11, 2020)
Herwin Gunawan is listed as a speaker (“desainer ruang” – room designer) for a high-profile audio/architecture webinar by What Hi-Fi? Indonesia. The announcement invites audiences to hear Herwin’s perspective on science vs. “voodoo” in sound system design.
https://www.whathifi.id/read/2020/08/11/1607/undangan-webinar-whathifi-indonesia-15-agustus-2020.php
Tarumanegara University
Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Art and Design
“Application of Building Physics in Interior Design”
(Apr 18, 2019)
Invited as a speaker for the Interior Design Seminar organized by the Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Herwin Gunawan presented “Application of Building Physics in Interior Design,” exploring how acoustics, lighting, thermal comfort, and environmental performance contribute to creating healthier, functional, and human-centered interior environments.
Peran Fisika Bangunan dalam menghadapi Covid-19
Adhiwiyogo Lecture Series - 2020
RECAV 2017 (Denpasar, Bali)
Herwin Gunawan (“Principal ALTA Integra”) served as a workshop speaker at the Regional Conference on Acoustics and Vibration 2017. He presented on acoustic room modeling (EASE software) as part of the conference program.
Type: Workshop Speaker at Acoustics Conference