In 2009 Dutch architect Tjerk Reijenga founded BEAR-iD Sustainable Urban Planners + Architects in Rotterdam (NL). From 1986 he was principal of BEAR Architecten in Gouda (NL).
BEAR stands for Bureau for Eco-planning, Architecture + Renovation.
BEAR-iD stands for three goals:
iD = identity design or landmarks, designs that are tailor made;
iD = innovative design, green and sustainable innovative design;
iD = international design, projects are done in Europe and Asia.
BEAR-iD opened her Shanghai Office in 2011.