Welcome to the SBE25 Tokyo Conference!
I am delighted to welcome you to the SBE25 Tokyo conference, where we aim to explore and advance the integration of sustainable practices in the built environment. Our focus on minimizing whole-life carbon and enhancing well-being aligns closely with the global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
I look forward to your participation in what promises to be a highly informative and inspiring event.
Toshiharu Ikaga
Professor Emeritus, Keio University
President, Institute for Built Environment and Carbon Neutral for SDGs (IBECs)
Aims and Scope (Provisional)
The Aims and Scope of the SBE25 Tokyo conference focus on fostering a sustainable built environment by minimizing whole-life carbon and improving well-being. The conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and practitioners to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the built environment.
The scope includes the following major areas:
1. Sustainable Building Technologies
- Energy-efficient HVAC systems.
- Advanced insulation materials and techniques.
- Smart building technologies for energy management.
- Adaptive reuse of existing structures for sustainability.
- Emerging technologies and their impact on sustainability.
2. Carbon Reduction Strategies
- Low-carbon construction practices.
- Integration of renewable energy sources in building design.
- Retrofitting existing buildings to reduce carbon footprint.
- Life cycle assessment of building materials.
- Whole life carbon calculation and reduction.
3. Health and Well-Being Promotion
- Impact of indoor environmental quality on occupant health.
- Integration of natural elements (biophilic design) in urban spaces.
- Design strategies for enhancing well-being.
- Case studies on the relationship between building design and occupant well-being.
- Healthy urban planning and its impact on communities.
4. Performance Visualization and Assessment
- Simulation and visualization tools for the built environment.
- Post-occupancy evaluation methodologies.
- Real-time monitoring and data analytics for performance assessment.
- Benchmarking sustainability performance across different scales.
- Development of performance indicators for sustainable built environments.
5. Policy and Regulation
- Governmental policies promoting sustainable development.
- Building codes and standards for sustainability.
- International agreements on climate action and their impact on the built environment.
- Urban planning regulations fostering sustainable cities.
- Incentives and subsidies for sustainable construction.
6. Case Studies and Best Practices
- Successful implementations of net-zero energy buildings.
- Community-led sustainable development projects.
- Innovative financing models for sustainable construction.
- Cross-sector collaborations for sustainable urban development.
- Case studies on large-scale urban sustainability initiatives.
7. Other Themes in Sustainable Built Environment
- Any other relevant topics in the field of sustainable built environment.
The above themes are examples, and paper submissions are welcome on any topics that align with the scope.