Dezeen promotion: registration is now open for the inaugural Build for Life conference, organised by window manufacturer Velux to address climate-related challenges for the construction industry.
Taking place 15 to 17 November 2021, the free, fully digital conference will see 90 speakers from around the world present on sustainable building practices and potential resolutions to climate issues.
Velux developed the concept for the conference with Danish architecture studio EFFEKT, which is currently exhibiting its Ego to Eco installation at the Venice Biennale under the theme of How Will We Live Together.
The Build for Life conference will explore sustainable building techniques and innovations. Photo above: Model Home 2020, Sunlighthouse by Architekturfotografie Romana Fürnkranz, Juri Troy architects The three-day series of talks aims to bring together architects, engineers, developers, housebuilders, students, researchers, and other opinion leaders to discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the building industry today, and in the future.
"The key question at the centre of the conference is: How can we create well-being for people and the planet through building design"" said the organisers.
Remote presentations will be delivered from two main event stages: the Compass stage and the Daylight Symposium stage.
Talks and discussions will focus on creating spaces that benefit people and planet
Speakers on the Compass stage will focus on the s...