Workshops

Co-Creation Frameworks for Human-Centered Climate-Adaptive Buildings

Wednesday 3 September 2025, 11h00 - 12h30, 5ABC

This workshop will introduce the Human-Centric Buildings (HCB) Network which aims to develop new knowledge, tools, and technologies to address the evolving role of humans—occupants, operators, and other stakeholders—in buildings amid the energy transition. Participants will work together to shape frameworks for design education that reflect CISBAT 2025’s core themes, focusing on the essential elements of a human-centric pedagogical approach suited to climate-adaptive building design.

Radical rapid paths to net zero housing via mutually reinforcing actions

Wednesday 3 September 2025, 14h00-15h30, 5ABC

Societal discourse, public policy, and academia remain centered on incremental action certain to miss climate, biodiversity and wellbeing goals. As a community, we can and must act, by exposing inconsistencies, refocusing debate and action, and ensuring our projects mutually reinforce towards such positive scenarios. This interactive workshop aims to empower the academic community to better contribute to urgently needed societal transition narratives, and by making individual contributions mutually reinforcing.
The same workshop will be held online on 4 September.

Beyond the Start: Achieving Long-Term Personalized Environmental Control Systems Success

Wednesday 3 September 2025, 16h15-18h00, 5ABC

Personalized Environmental Control Systems (PECS) provide the advantage of tailoring the immediate surroundings of an individual instead of regulating the environment of an entire room. While PECS hold significant potential, they also pose challenges for long-term use. This highly interactive workshop will address critical questions about the long-term use and impacts of PECS, focusing on user acceptability, user adaptability and PECS adoptability.

Cumulative Multidomain Research: Progress & Future

Thursday 4 September 2025, 10h45-12h30, 5ABC

In light of inconsistent methodologies and findings across multidomain research, recent efforts have proposed stricter quality standards and targeted solutions. However, persistent gaps underscore the need for collaborative innovation to strengthen the robustness and cumulative value of future research. This workshop will review recent progress, identify actionable priorities for advancing cumulative multidomain research, and develop a roadmap outlining clear next steps.

Decarbonise with CEA Series 4: What's Next?

Thursday 4 September 2025, 14h00-15h45, 5ABC

CEA delivers support for uban densification and regeneration, district energy system optimisation and urban photovoltaics. This workshop presents the upgraded CEA Series 4, highlighting new features that support low-carbon urban design. Through guided demonstrations, participants will explore practical applications and learn how the tool assists design professionals in making informed decarbonization decisions. The session also includes a collaborative brainstorming activity to generate ideas for future enhancements.
Participants should bring their own laptops.

Radical Rapid Paths to Net Zero Housing via Mutually Reinforcing Actions

3 September 2025, 14h00-15h30, online only (zoom link to be added)

Societal discourse, public policy, and academia remain centered on incremental action certain to miss climate, biodiversity and wellbeing goals. As a community, we can and must act, by exposing inconsistencies, refocusing debate and action, and ensuring our projects mutually reinforce towards such positive scenarios. This interactive workshop aims to empower the academic community to better contribute to urgently needed societal transition narratives, and by making individual contributions mutually reinforcing.
The same workshop will be held on-site on 3 September.