Integrating Sustainability, Human-Centric Principles and Emerging Technologies
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Integrating Sustainability, Human-Centric Principles, and Emerging Technologies explores the future of built environments through a holistic lens. This session will delve into the core principles of sustainable and regenerative design, emphasizing their vital connection to occupant well-being and broader community impact. Participants will gain a solid understanding of human-centric design, including biophilia, accessibility, neurodiversity, and comfort strategies across diverse settings. The webinar also highlights cutting-edge technologies—such as smart building systems and energy-efficient materials—and how to integrate them responsibly to enhance performance and user experience. Through real-world case studies, attendees will evaluate successful applications of these principles and technologies, gaining actionable insights for future projects. Ideal for architects, designers, and sustainability professionals, this webinar offers practical strategies for creating spaces that are not only efficient and innovative but also deeply responsive to human and environmental needs.
Learning Objectives
- Define the principles of sustainable and regenerative design and describe how they intersect with occupant well-being and community impact.
- Explain the fundamentals of human-centric design, including biophilia, accessibility, neurodiversity, and occupant comfort in both residential and commercial spaces.
- Identify emerging technologies—such as smart building systems, AI in design, and energy-efficient materials—and analyze how they can be responsibly integrated into architecture to enhance performance and user experience.
- Evaluate real-world case studies that showcase successful integration of sustainability, human-centric approaches, and advanced technologies, and extract applicable strategies for future projects.