Stellar Speaker Lineup
About the Summit
Some of the biggest challenges that we face today, in which design across all its sectors plays a fundamental role, is the implementation of environmental strategies to ensure a sustainable future.
As the parameters of design are shifting rapidly towards a planet-first approach, we are being led to question what we make and what we do. We are living beyond our planetary boundaries; to re-stabilise our planet's finely tuned eco-system, we need to be guided by nature.
"Good design must now consider environmental impact”
Architects, property developers and urban planners are the starting point for urban and rural developments. Therefore they have a responsibility to establish and embed positive environmental, social and circular strategies into urban development policies and building design.
The Sustainable Design China Summit being held this year in Shanghai World Expo Convention & Exhibition Center together with Design Shanghai, is an international platform for thought leaders, architects, designers, and innovators to come together and explore the themes that will shape the future of sustainable design.
Our aim is to discover what is possible and share innovative insights and actionable solutions that will shape a sustainable future, by exploring the potential of design to drive positive change. During the 3-day summit, we will explore six core themes, each featuring a unique element of design's pivotal role in sustainability. Let us embark on this journey together and explore the path to building a more sustainable future by design for a better tomorrow.
Orianna Fielding
Chief Sustainability and Content Director
Sustainable Design China Summit
6 Forward-thinking Themes
Retail Renaissance:Mall Culture and Sustainability
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Re-inventing the mall as the new centres of sustainability, community and culture
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Transcending Retail spaces
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Positioning community as the central pillar within the retail environment Read more
Well+good: The Rise of Positive Impact Hospitality & Eco-travel
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Positive Impact Hospitality
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Greening Hospitality: Sustainable strategies for Hotels and Resorts
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Creating personalised 'low impact - high experience’ sustainable offerings for the hospitality sector. Read more
The Economics of Climate Change
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The economic cost of climate change
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The role of Green finance in urban regeneration
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How Green Fintech is Revolutionising Sustainable financing through technology Read more
Beyond Buildings: Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities
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Designing for the future- innovation driven decarbonised architecture
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Developing a circular technology platform for the Net Zero Smart City
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Climate responsive architecture and resilient design Read more
3D Printing: Transforming the World of Design and Architecture
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Instant architecture: Expanding sustainable design possibilities
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How 3D printing is redefining design and architectural possibilities
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The role of 3D printing in creating sustainable, resilient urban environments Read more
Future Space: Where Technology and Sustainability Meet
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The increasing influence of AI-enhanced tech and data science on urban planning and infrastructure design
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AI led architecture- creating spatial experiences
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AI- human transitions- preparing for a new reality in design and architecture Read more
Why Attend
Sustainable Design Inspirations
Exploring the design world through six core themes, focusing on the architecture environment, recycling strategies, groundbreaking net-zero design and other innovative solutions and cutting-edge cases of material use, presenting insights into sustainability.
Exceptional Networking Opportunities
Network with the most influential thought leaders, designers, architects and industry pioneers from around the world at China’s ground-breaking event for sustainable design. Shape trends, explore emerging themes and discover solutions that will drive harmonious development for people, place and the global environment.
Summit Highlights
Features
The Sustainable Design Summit not only convenes diverse perspectives from industry experts but also invites sustainable pioneers from various fields to meticulously present a rich and vibrant array of Features. Through creative expression, these features articulate concerns and visions for a sustainable future, while concurrently crafting an immersive summit experience that ignites multidimensional exploration of sustainable design inspirations.
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The MicroNature Pavilion installation, crafted by Atelier Ping Jiang | EID Arch, ingeniously fuses f ...
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The Arctic Ocean is the leading player in one of today’s greatest ecological disasters; the continui ...
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In this rapidly evolving era, new media has brought individuals closer together. Through television ...
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Materials First marks a new materials display in Shanghai curated by world leading materials and CMF ...
Materials First
Showcasing 100+ cutting-edge design materials from 3 fascinating categories
The renowned expert in materials and design applications, Chris Lefteri, made a comeback with a captivating and upgraded installation - "Materials First". Audiences were amazed as this specially curated exhibition presented over 100 cutting-edge design materials from 3 fascinating categories: Monomaterials, Waste, and Bio-materials. Visitors explored the boundless possibilities of these materials and witnessed their incredible organic connection and interaction with design.
Guide to Recycling
"Guide to Recycling" by Chris Lefteri Design is an exceptionally well-crafted and expertly curated publication. This comprehensive guide provides profound insights into the prevalent material recycling processes utilized in contemporary product design, while also offering invaluable perspectives on optimizing the use of recycled materials and promoting continuous improvements in recycling practices for the future.
Webinars & Workshops
Get ready for an exhilarating experience! Before the grand opening of the Sustainable Design Summit, we will launch a thrilling lineup of online and offline workshops. These workshops offer a priceless opportunity for the design industry to immerse themselves in sustainable issues, ignite dynamic discussions, and stay at the forefront of cutting-edge developments.
On 12 March, 2024, the Sustainable Design China Summit partnered with THE CORNER to host a forward-thinking seminar, sparking in-depth discussions on one of the summit's six major themes: "Beyond Buildings: Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities."
Past Session Highlights
Industry News
Testimonials from Attendees
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Thank you for the amazing experience at Sustainable Design China Summit. Design China Beijing has been providing designers with excellent dealers and products over the past years, that’s why our designs have become more and more innovative. The summit also encouraged us to contribute to development of design industry and to the environmental protection. We believe that the collaboration between design firms and real estate companies will help the industry go back on track soon. We hope that Design Shanghai will get better and better, and we very much look forward to having an even more creative exhibiting experience in the future.
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The Sustainable Design China Summit has been a huge success. It allowed us think about how should we treat environmental protection and sustainability when the whole industry is still recovering. It is an inspiring platform where people specialised in different fields can share their views on sustainability.
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Design and creation originate from the history, culture, society, nature and urban environment, and the desire for a better life. Good projects require the collaboration of the whole design industry. The Sustainable Design China Summit showcased the top designs from around the world and inspired the designers. We look forward to seeing you again in Design China Beijing.
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The summit was well organised and full of great content. Experts shared their insights and experience in terms of sustainability, which showcased us the latest trends in different industries and how the climate change is affecting us. We learnt a lot from the Sustainable Design China Summit, and we hope to see more events like this in the future.
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I had a great experience at the Sustainable Design China Summit. I attended one of the morning sessions and was really impressed by the high-quality speeches.
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We all had a great time at the Sustainable Design China Summit, it is truly a premium and influential platform in the industry. We would like thank the organiser for offering us such a wonderful experience, and we look forward to working with the Sustainable Design China Summit again.
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The venue of was very impressive, and the summit was very informative. We look forward to seeing more exciting designs in the exhibiting area.