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Sustainable Building Congress

David Adjaye, Stephen Bates, Marta Peris, José Toral and Mohammed Adib, confirmed headliners

Representing the collective efforts and innovations of the sector, the Sustainable Building Congress has established itself as the leading forum where knowledge, debate, and reflection shape the path toward a more sustainable construction model, conscious of environmental limits.

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The main purpose of the Sustainable Building Congress is to represent and give a voice to all the collective efforts of the construction sector and the innovations it’s making to adapt and overcome the current challenges in the field of sustainability, the sustainable development of the needs of our society and the compatibility of our existence with increasingly evident environmental restrictions.

With over 2,000 attendees in 2024, the Sustainable Building Congress has consolidated itself as the must-visit forum for knowledge, debate and reflection for the entire construction ecosystem. Each year it brings together architects, engineers, builders, developers, manufacturers and so on.

For the 2025 program, we are highlighting the three key themes driving the industry’s agenda: Bio-habitability and health, Social housing, Artificial intelligence.

CONFIRMED HEADLINERS

The greatest minds in architecture united

Sir David Adjaye

Adjaye Associates
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Peris+Toral Arquitectes

Marta Peris y José Toral
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Stephen Bates

Sergison Bates Architects
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Mohammed Adib

Dewan Architects
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Agenda preview

Last update: 19/03/2025

TOPICS

The industry's key challenges and opportunities at the heart of the debate. Discover them!

Biohabitability and health
An architectural approach that focuses on creating healthy living environments, using non-toxic materials, optimising indoor air quality, natural lighting and thermal comfort to improve the well-being of the occupants. 
Aspects or sub-areas
  • Indoor air quality: Ventilation systems, air filtration, non-toxic materials.
  • Thermal comfort: Insulation, humidity control, efficient heating and cooling systems.
  • Natural and artificial lighting: Window design, circadian light, LED lighting technologies.
  • Acoustics: Noise reduction, absorbent materials, acoustic design.
  • Green spaces and biophilia: Plant integration, vertical gardens, outdoor spaces.
  • Accessibility and ergonomics: Universal design, easy mobility, ergonomic furniture.
Social housing

These residential projects are designed to provide affordable, quality housing for low-income individuals, promoting social equity, inclusion and community cohesion. 

Aspects or sub-areas
  • Innovative construction: Prefabricated methods, modular construction, fast-track building techniques.
  • Financing models: Grants, public-private partnerships, microfinance.
  • Participatory design: Engaging the community in design and planning.
  • Economic sustainability: Affordable living costs, energy efficiency, reduced maintenance.
  • Social inclusion: Diversity design, integration of community services, common spaces.
  • Policy and regulation: Housing legislation, minimum livability standards, tax incentives.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI technologies in architecture to optimise building design, construction and management, improving efficiency, sustainability and personalisation of spaces through data analysis and automation. 
Aspects or sub-areas
  • Generative design: Using AI to create multiple optimised design options.
  • Construction management: Site tracking, delay forecasting, resource optimisation.
  • Predictive maintenance: Building monitoring, early failure identification.
  • Data analytics: Using Big Data to improve building efficiency and sustainability.
  • Home automation: Intelligent control systems for lighting, temperature, security.
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM): AI integration to improve planning and coordination.

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The congress driving change

speakers
10
attendees
+ 200
sessions and round tables
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CURATOR

Jorge Arditti Eglin

President of the Región México and LATAM | ARDITTI+ RDT ARQUITECTOS, American Institute of Architects

Sir David Adjaye

Adjaye Associates

David Adjaye is a Ghanaian-British architect internationally recognised for his impact in the field. In 2000, he founded Adjaye Associates, which now operates globally, with studios in Accra, London, and New York. Adjaye’s most renowned project to date is the National Museum of African American History & Culture, which opened on the National Mall in Washington, DC, in 2016 and was named Cultural Event of the Year by The New York Times.
In 2017, Adjaye was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and included in TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people. He was also awarded the 2021 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, one of the highest honours in British architecture, in recognition of his significant contributions to the field on an international scale.
In 2022, Adjaye was appointed to the Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II for his distinguished service in architecture. He also received the 27th Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum in 2021, recognising his leadership in service to communities, cities, and the environment.

Marta Peris & José Toral

Peris Toral Studio
PERIS+TORAL ARQUITECTES is a Barcelona-based architecture studio founded by Marta Peris and José Toral, focused on reimagining ways of living and building. Their work addresses the pressing challenges of the climate crisis and housing. Marta Peris holds a PhD in architecture and is a lecturer at ETSAB. In 2016, she completed her doctoral thesis, The Japanese House through the Cinema of Yasujiro Ozu, which was published in 2019 as La casa de Ozu. José Toral is an associate professor in the Department of Architectural Design at ETSAB UPC, specialising in public space and urban projects. Their work has been recognised with the 2022 Spanish Architecture Award (CSCAE) and as finalists for the 2022 EU Mies Award. Their projects have been exhibited at the Cité de l’Architecture in Paris (2022), the Best Architecture Exhibition Spain-Korea in Seoul (2021), the Spanish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2016), and the UIA Tokyo (2011), among others. Their designs and research have been widely featured in national and international publications.

Stephen Bates

Sergison Bates Architects

Stephen leads the main London office and focuses on design and communication, liaising with clients and the creative direction of the practice. He is closely involved in the development of all projects from inception to completion. He graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1989 and gained professional experience in London and Barcelona. He has taught at a number of schools of architecture, including the Architectural Association in London, was Visiting Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne (EPFL), the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura (ESARQ) and the Universidad Internacional de Catalunya (UIC/ETSAB) in Barcelona, the Oslo School of Architecture, the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the University of Antwerp. Since 2009 he has been Professor of Urbanism and Housing at the Technische Universität in Munich together with Bruno Krucker. Through the development of numerous projects and his teaching role at TU Munich, he has explored the practical and theoretical aspects of city-making and domesticity and has written and lectured extensively on the various issues connected with the relationship between the two scales. He has been a member of various Design Review Panels in London and has served on many international architectural competition juries, including the Iberian Premis FAD, the Stirling Prize in the UK, the Belgian Prize for Architecture and was President of the jury for the 2017 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. Stephen is a member of RIBA, the Belgian Orde van Architecten and the Bayerische Architektenkammer.

Mohammed Adib

Dewan Architects + Engineers
Mohammed Adib serves as the Chief Design Officer at Dewan Architects + Engineers, having joined the firm in 2017. In his role, he is responsible for establishing the firm’s design language. He holds a degree in architectural studies from the AA School of Architecture in London and pursued interior architecture studies at EINA University School of Design and Art in Barcelona. In 1993, Mohammed established Intercon in London as a niche design company specialising in large-scale commercial interior design. Currently, it is based in Barcelona and Dubai. Over the course of his career spanning more than three decades, Mohammed has overseen projects in various regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. His portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, with a notable presence in the GCC region. Some prominent projects he has been involved in encompass The Avenue Hotel, Shaza Mecca Hotel, Cayan Cantara Towers, Zaharam Apartments, and Shatt Al Arab Hotel, among others. Furthermore, Mohammed’s expertise extends to Dewan internal projects, including the firm’s head office in Dubai Design District. Notably, he has played a pivotal role in Dewan’s expansion into Southeast Asia, overseeing the establishment of an office in Vietnam and successfully delivering various residential and master planning projects. Mohammed also plays a crucial role in shaping the firm’s Artificial Intelligence and Web 3.0 strategy, which includes forming its Metaverse Architecture Department (MAD).

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