6 Forward-Thinking Themes

Driving Global Sustainability Initiatives

The Sustainable Design China Summit is an international forum for the designers, architects and innovators of sustainability who are shaping our future by design. The summit represents a unique opportunity to showcase the sustainable design innovations, green technologies, products, systems and circular strategies within the global design industry that are being adopted to meet the new COP 26 Sustainability targets and reduce the environmental impact of the design and construction industries.

The Summit explores 6 core themes that are driving global sustainability initiatives

DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

Sustainable City & Communities
Sustainable Lifestyle
Case Studies for Sustainable Development
Urban & Rural Development

CIRCULAR DESIGN THINKING

Regenerative Design Actions for A&D
Circular Economy within the Neighbourhood
Circular Economic Strategies for Clients

CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING

The 1.5℃ Challenge
Green Energy, the Essential Tools for Reaching Net Zero: Solar and other Renewables
Incorporating High and Low Tech Solutions into Projects
Partnering with Renewable Energy Companies

ON THE PATH TO NET ZERO

Exploring What It Takes to Create a Net Zero Carbon Property
The Net Zero Carbon Hotel
Carbon Neutral Construction
The Importance of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) in Design and Development
Meeting the Standards - Targets and Regulations

NATURE BY DESIGN

Design Principles Inspired by Nature
Biophilic Design ecosystem
Biomimicry
Ecological Design
Materials Ecology

BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN DESIGN

A Material Choice. Sustainable Materials, Green Product Design and the Construction Materials Pyramid
Material Installation - The Curator's View
Learning from Adjacent Sectors
What Can Developers, Designers and Architects Learn From Product Design, Packaging Design and Fashion？