Join this live event where we hear from global experts on the latest research and thinking around resilient cities. We will explore recent advances in microclimate simulation, lessons learned from city-scale modeling, and how integrating an ecosystem of design tools on energy, comfort, GIS, and carbon can give designers an advantage in combating the catastrophic consequences of climate change.
A future planet is one in which 80% of the global population will live in densely packed cities. Global megatrends including urbanization and extreme climate change will place unprecedented demands on our buildings, cities, and infrastructure.
According to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, every week, around the world, we build new floor space corresponding to a city the size of Paris in France.
- This uses 40% of global natural resources
- Creates 40% of all waste streams
- Releases close to 40% of all global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere.
Agenda
10:00 AM EDT
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Naghman Khan, Product Marketing at SimScale
10:15 AM EDT
Designing for Extreme Environments
Xavier De Kestelier, Principal and Head of Design at Hassell Studio
Hassell Studio has been at the forefront of extreme risk-based design. Xavier will show strategies for designing in extreme environments, from refugee camps to cities under extreme climate risk, and even a new space architecture for buildings on the moon.
Designing Better Cities—Impact of Urban Heat Island and Climate Change
Professor Maria Kolokotroni, Associate Dean at Brunel University, United Kingdom
An overview of the impacts of urban heat islands and climate change on buildings and cities including adaptation strategies that architects and engineers can use to design better cities.
State of the Art in Microclimate Simulation
Richard Szoeke-Schuller, Product Manager for Architecture, Engineering and Construction at SimScale
SimScale is a leading, cloud-native microclimate simulation tool provider. Learn about the state of the art software design tools for microclimate analysis including transient wind studies, outdoor thermal comfort, and how to utilize historical and forecast climate data for city-wide applications. Includes a demonstration of the SimScale API to develop custom analysis tools.
Break
11:15 AM EDT
Environment Design Best Practices from Zaha Hadid
Carlos Bausa Martinez, Head of Environmental Design and Sustainability at Zaha Hadid Architects
Carlos will share key learnings and environmental design techniques and tools they have developed at Zaha Hadid for designing some of the most prestigious and ground breaking projects globally.
Environmental and Human Centric Design at Atkins Global
Avgousta Stanitsa, Atkins Global / SNC Lavalin Group
Atkins have developed an ecosystem of design tools in-house to leverage the vast expertise they have in environmental and human-centric design. Avgousta will share how they are using cloud technology to push the boundaries of sustainable design at Atkins.
A Novel Microclimate Analysis App
Elias Anka, Lead Environmental Designer at KPF
KPF has developed a novel Rhino app that uses the SimScale API for microclimate analysis. Elias will show attendees how they developed the new app, and the organizational learnings of deploying complex design tools to over 100 architects in multiple offices.
Break
12:15 PM EDT
Panel Session: Act Now! What Do Architects and Engineers Need to Design Cities Best Adapted to Climate Change?
Each panel member will answer questions and share their thoughts about what we need to do in order to design cities that are best adapted to climate change. The panel will discuss if we have the right design & engineering tools and give their perspective on the biggest risks and challenges facing design firms.
