Architects Datafile - 02.2020

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uturebuild’s conference returns for
2020, and the event organisers have
described it as “bigger and better than
ever before,” with the climate and
ecological crisis leading the conversations.
Over the three days, politicians, academics
and industry shapers will guide the
discussions.
Sessions for architects in the Conference
Arena will include ‘Professional
Collaboration: Do it together,’ developed in
partnership with the Chartered Institute of
Architectural Technologists (CIAT). This
session, on day three (5 March), will look
to bring the presidents of the institute
together to discuss how those working in
the built and natural environments are
currently responding to the climate and
ecological emergency, and will report on
“ongoing plans to continually evolve ways
of working for the future.”
On the second day of the conference (4
March), candidate for London Mayor Rory
Stewart will join a panel for the ‘Carbon
neutral cities for the future’ session. They
will discuss the actions that cities across the
UK and abroad are taking to ensure a
“liveable future for all,” from improving
mobility to urban greening to combatting
air pollution.
With conference discussions focusing on
the biggest issues facing the built
environment at a macro level, six ‘Keynote
Stages’ located across the event will look at
the specific challenges impacting buildings;
offsite, energy, interiors, resourceful
materials, and critical infrastructure. This
programme of “solution-driven sessions”
will “share the latest thinking and research,
to try to educate, inform and inspire visitors
to make a positive change.”
Of particular interest to architects will be
the ‘Buildings’ area, which is expanding for
2020 to include two new showcase areas;

the Whole House Retrofit Zone and the

Digital Impact Zone. Here, visitors will

have the chance to discuss the various

refurb and retrofit solutions, both current

and in development, as well as the latest

developments in digital construction.

‘Interiors at Futurebuild 2020’ will look

to help those seeking inspiration across all

areas of commercial and domestic interiors.

Buyers and high-level decision makers

involved in housebuilding, commercial fit-

out, student accommodation, social

housing and the public sector, will have

access to solutions covering health

buildings, kitchens, bathrooms, surfaces,

and flooring. Confirmed exhibitors for

interiors include SIAMP, Leicht, and Lumi-

Plugin. Meanwhile, the Interiors Keynote

Stage programme curated by the

The organisers of FutureBuild 2020 are looking to inspire architects to join

fellow industry leaders and innovators at this year’s event to be the “catalyst

for change” that’s needed to help deliver a more sustainable built environment

Be the catalyst for change

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