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26/09/2022
    • Designing a Sustainable Future
    • Designing a Sustainable Future
    • Designing a Sustainable Future
    Speaker: Audi; Abstract: As a forward-thinking company, Audi not only designs cars but also the sustainable mobility of the future. Introducing Audi’s vision of future mobility and sustainability conc ...
    • Designing a Sustainable Future

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    Abstract: 1. “Sustainability” should not be superficial. More work should be done to truly integrate it into lifestyles or daily business activities of companies. 2. A good business model should be sustainable.  3. Integrated solutions should be provided for sustainable urban development to effectively balance the relationship between urban development and quality life.

    • Designing a Sustainable Future

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    Abstract: 1. "Positive to people and planet" IKEA sustainability strategy intro. 2. Insights of Chinese families sustainable life at home. 3. Co-create the sustainable living inspirations with Chinese designer.

    • Designing a Sustainable Future

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    Abstract: 1. Balance the environmental and ecological needs of the new Shougang Park to promote urban regeneration. 2. Advocate project-based green and ecological frameworks and strategies, and work with Beijing Municipal Institute of City Planning and Design to integrate special studies into fine regulatory plan. 3. The 1st C40 in China and the 19th Climate Positive Development Programme in the world.

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    • Designing a Sustainable Future
    • The Empathic Workplace

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    Abstract: 1. Villages and small towns can take a leap-forward path in the transformation process towards the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals; 2. The urbanization rate in China is already over 60%, and by fully tapping the potential of villages and towns, the insufficient infrastructure can be turned into an advantage for urbanization; 3. The low-carbon design of villages and towns can leverage on the basic characteristics of low density, small scale and close to nature and find a low-cost solution, creating economic opportunities while achieving a low carbon emission and high-quality lifestyle.

    • Circular Design Matters

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    Chuan Fan: Design, the driving force of the circular economy 1. Design, the driving force of the circular economy; 2. Three principles of the circular economy; 3. Circular design: how to think systematically in applying the principles of the circular economy at every stage of design.

    • Circular Design Matters

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    Abstract: Explain the basic concepts of sustainable design and circular economy design, and introduce the teaching exercise and practice of the research team from Eco-Design Research Institute of Academy of Arts & Design of Tsinghua University, specifically covering food, fashion, household waste and eco-toilet design.

    • Circular Design Matters
    • Circular Design Matters

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    Abstract: Regenerative design is rapidly replacing sustainable design. Where sustainability is simply an attempt to reduce the destruction, regenerative design seeks to use the built environment as a tool to repair the nature. An integral part of regenerative design is the circular economy, in which no materials are wasted.

    • Circular Design Matters

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    Abstract: 1. Urban resilience: macro systematic planning and flexible urban spaces; 2. Sustainability: sustainable value chains in urban development; 3. Will of people: the key to enhancing the attractiveness and sustainability of cities.

    • Circular Design Matters

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    Abstract: Doctor Lv Jianzhong will chair this roundtable with guest speakers including Jesper Jos Olsson, Allan Zhang and Hong Kian Lim. 1. Urban regeneration led by sustainability; 2. Rural development led by sustainability; 3. Perspectives from investor and tenant.

    • Circular Design Matters
27/09/2022
    • Holistic Hospitality
    • Holistic Hospitality
    • Holistic Hospitality

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    Abstract: 1. Develop sustainable communities and inspire tenant cooperation; 2. Environmental benefits: the road to energy saving and emission reduction; 3. Economic benefits: green finance.

    • Holistic Hospitality

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    Abstract: 1. The contribution of digitalization in zero-carbon field; 2. The importance of green energy; 3. The combination of digitalization and green energy boosts zero carbon transformation.

    • Holistic Hospitality
    • On the Path to Net Zero
    • On the Path to Net Zero

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    Addressing climate change is the imperative of our time, what distinguishes Gensler is we lead by example and guide the way for others to pursue efficiency strategies from day one, use low-impact, low-carbon materials, work with climate and context. We are taking action to design a resilient and equitable future, toward net zero energy.

    • On the Path to Net Zero

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    Abstract: 1. The path to net zero: the concept of Embodied Carbon and the challenges facing the architecture sector; 2. The importance of the calculation of Whole Life Cycle Carbon Emission: calculation method and data validation; 3. Policy and regulatory guidance: compliance requirements and guidelines.

    • On the Path to Net Zero

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    Wei Gao: Design and products for zero carbon buildings 1. The purpose of zero carbon buildings or other high-tech buildings is to provide more comfortable and convenient spaces for users; 2. The focus of zero carbon design is the accumulation of every detail which saves carbon in buildings;  3. Zero carbon building products should contribute to design expression.

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    Xu Chen: Case study—Technical highlights of net-zero carbon project in Multi-energy complementary operations control center built by CGDG in Golmud, Qinghai Province 1. In response to the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, renewable energy power generation will serve as an important source of clean electricity and make great contributions for the project to realize emission reductions; 2. Solar and wind energy have complementary advantages and can be used as a reliable form of renewable energy;  3. The project makes full use of the abundant forms of renewable energy in Qinghai Province to achieve zero energy or carbon operation goals.

    • On the Path to Net Zero
    • On the Path to Net Zero
    • On the Path to Net Zero

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    Abstract: Based on the current status and trends of global climate change, the presentation analyses the types, frequency and regions of environmental impacts due to climate change, and predicts the environmental, economic and social impact caused by climate change in the future. It also assesses the extent of climate change impacts on buildings in the context of building design and operation requirements, and proposes corresponding countermeasures and methods.

    • On the Path to Net Zero

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    Abstract: 1. ESG has become an important trend in global real estate investment; 2. An introduction to the ESG best practice in the construction industry, covering green building, corporate social responsibility and risk management;  3. Future trends in the evolution of ESG concepts.

    • On the Path to Net Zero

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    Abstract: Gary Zhao is the moderator. Panelists include Fei Lu, Adele Tao, Summer Chen, Yishen Zhu, Jian Yan

28/09/2022
    • Towards a Greener Future
    • Towards a Greener Future

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    Abstract: As a champion of urban ecologism and sustainability, Stefano Boeri Architett has always placed nature and trees at the heart of its research projects. With the completion of Vertical Forests in Milan, and Huanggang and Nanjing, China, they hope that these towers will not only be an important driving force in improving the natural environment of the city, increasing biodiversity and contributing to the achievement of the country's carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, but will also offer endless possibilities for cities’ development in the future.

    • Towards a Greener Future

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    Abstract: 1. We are part of nature; 2. We need to consider nature in its temporal dimension; 3. Less is love.

    • Towards a Greener Future

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    Abstract: 1. Design/architecture in collaboration with nature; 2. Control/non-control;  3. New implications for putting people first.

    • Towards a Greener Future
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    • Towards a Greener Future

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    Abstract: WB intro-Why Net Zero -Our Net Zero design process -Case Study conclusions and takeaways

    • Towards a Greener Future
    • The Empathic Workplace

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    Abstract: 1. Why materials are important to designers; 2. How to select materials and ensure sustainability; 3. The importance of brand-new thinking on materials.

    • The Empathic Workplace

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    Abstract: 1. We may be in a materials revolution that is helping to reshape the relationship between humanity and earth to make the society better than ever; 2. Effectively use the waste by mimicking the nature in the field of material innovation; observe and translate nature by design to tap the potential of microbial creations; promote multidisciplinary collaboration to create “new natural products” that is self-empowering and self-regulating; 3. Designers, scientists, artists and manufacturers are using their collective wisdom to solve current social problems and work together to shape a more sustainable future.

    • The Empathic Workplace

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    Speaker: Michael Qi

    Space colour and Sustainability

     

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    Speaker: Shelley Gao

    Creating a more comfortable acoustic space

     

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    Speaker: Eagle Wang

    Start from the cup of coffee in your hand and find a sustainable way to retrace your beautiful daily routine. 1. Sustainable brand stories starting from coffee grounds; 2. The direction of applications of bio-based raw materials; 3. Analysis of the consumer market for sustainable materials.

    • The Empathic Workplace
    • The Empathic Workplace

    Sustainability in fashion; Customer-oriented; Embrace local designs.

    • The Empathic Workplace
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    • The Empathic Workplace

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    Abstract: Discovering sustaiable code of products that have been on the market for more than a decade , and what are they doing right from a social, time and environmental perspective?

    • The Empathic Workplace

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    Abstract: Chunyi Xuan is the moderator of the Panel Discussion, Panelists include Qing Han, Mingliang Li, Lijuan Hong, Emma Zhang, Youyang Song and Dan Yang.

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