Keynote Speaker Ⅰ

 

 

Prof. Linxue Li

Tongji University, China

 

Biography Sketch: Professor Linxue Li tries to establish his architectural teaching, research, practice and international exchange based on a definite theory system. The mainstream of theory lies on the basis of studying thermodynamic ecological systems, exploring new paradigms of interaction between energy and architectural noumenon, and the carrier of urban high-rise complex building topology. He tries to become one of the most important participants in ecological architectural research and contemporary urban architecture research through collaboration with advanced teams such as the GSD at Harvard University. Meanwhile, as the principal of ATELIER L+, TJAD, he has been responsible for many influential projects such as Hangzhou Civic Center, Sichuan International Tennis Center, and ect, under the strategy of practice as "systematic construction". Through winning of nearly twenty awards at home and abroad, and participating in many exhibitions and forums, he has become one the important interpreters for the Chinese contemporary architecture.

 

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Keynote Speaker Ⅱ

 

 

Prof. Jie Zhang

Tsinghua University, China

 

Biography Sketch: Zhang Jie is a National Master of Engineering Survey and Design, Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Deputy Director of the National Heritage Center, and Distinguished Dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Professor Zhang has long been engaged in research, teaching, and practice in the fields of urban and rural heritage conservation and regeneration, urban character development, and sustainable urban development. He has made pioneering contributions to the study of spatial culture, conservation, and renewal of traditional Chinese cities and settlements.

 

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Keynote Speaker Ⅲ

 

 

Prof. William W. Braham

University of Pennsylvania‌, USA

 

Biography Sketch: William W. Braham, PhD, FAIA is Andrew Gordon Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, where he previously served as Department Chair and Chair of the Faculty Senate, and is currently Director of the MSD in Environmental Building Design and of the Center for Environmental Building + Design.

He studied civil and mechanical engineering at Princeton before working as a solar consultant with the Princeton Energy Group. He initially came to Penn to work with Don Prowler and Harrison Fraker on a multi-year DOE research project, "Teaching Passive Design in Architecture." After completing the Master of Architecture he worked in New York as an architect for nearly a decade, eventually returning to Penn as Director of the Center for Environmental Design and Planning, while completing a PhD in Architecture.

He has worked on energy and architecture for over 40 years as a designer, consultant, researcher, and author of numerous articles and books. His research projects have featured the application of systems ecology to the built environment and the uses of building performance modelling, spanning from considerations of urban morphology to the metabolic effects of responsive building envelopes. His recent consulting projects include energy and carbon plans for the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Nakashima Woodworkers, and the Chautauqua Institution, and building energy modelling for the Daikin Open Innovation Lab, Silicon Valley. He has collaborated with many amazing colleagues, most recently Dorit Aviv's Thermal Architecture Lab and Henning Larsen on radiant cooling innovations.

 

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Keynote Speaker Ⅳ

 

 

Prof. Manuel Correia Guedes

Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

 

Biography Sketch: Manuel Correia Guedes is an architect and Full Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), holding a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He previously served as Head of the Architectural Research Centre (ICIST-n6) and Director of the Architecture Programme at IST.

Specializing in Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design, he teaches Environmental Design and Sustainable Architecture at both Master's and Ph.D. levels. He has been actively involved in numerous national and international research projects and has coordinated several European Union cooperation initiatives with partners in Africa and Asia.

 

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Invited Speaker Ⅰ

 

 

Dr. Febi Varghese

Director & CEO

Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra, India

 

Biography Sketch: Dr. Febi Varghese is a highly accomplished professional with a distinguished career in Engineering, Management and Corporate Governance. His contributions and achievements are a testament to his dedication and expertise. Dr. Varghese is indeed a multifaceted personality and his attainments and contributions are truly impressive. His expertise has been recognized both nationally and internationally. Dr. Febi has held various leadership positions, including: - Director: Coir Board of India, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India - Financial Analyst: United Nations - Chairman & Managing Director: Travancore Cements - Managing Director: Kerala Minerals and Metals (KMML), - Managing Director: Kerala State Industrial Enterprises Ltd (KSIE) & Kerala Soaps and Oils. - Managing Director: KERAFED & Kerala State Coconut Development Corporation - Managing Director: Kerala State Coir Corporation Ltd & Metropolitan Engineering Co.

Dr. Varghese has achieved numerous successes, including: - Turning around KMML, KSIE, KESNIK and KERAFED, leading to record turnover and profit - Introducing 3D Printing Building Technology to the State, for the first time - Holding a Patented product and authoring several books and Papers on Management and Engineering - Achieving record-breaking performance in various organizations - Receiving the Management Excellence Award. His impressive credentials include: - Doctorate in Management Studies (Ph.D)- Postgraduate degrees in Engineering (M.Tech- 1st Rank) & Business Administration (MBA) - Graduate degree in Engineering (B.Tech- 6th Rank) & Law (LLB) - Executive Development Programme on Corporate Governance from IIM - Advanced Productivity Tools & Techniques from APO, Japan. Dr. Febi is also a Registered Independent Director (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI), Visiting Professor at Turin University, Italy and Nile University, Egypt, Regd. Professor of Practice, UGC, Chartered Engineer, Fellow of both the Institution of Engineers and the Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators and Arbitrator of Kerala High Court. He is currently the Director & CEO of Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra, a govt. The institution responsible for implementing housing and infrastructure projects. Dr. Febi is a highly respected and accomplished individual with a wide range of expertise and achievements and has over 30 years of professional experience, making him a respected expert in his field.

 

Speech Title: Next-Gen Building Technology: The Role of Generative AI in Design and Construction

 

Abstract: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming building technology by redefining design methodologies, construction workflows, and lifecycle management within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This paper presents emerging insights into the application of generative AI for performance-driven building design, emphasizing its capability to autonomously generate and evaluate multiple design alternatives based on criteria such as energy efficiency, structural performance, and material optimization.

The study examines the integration of generative AI with Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, and intelligent construction systems, enabling real-time simulation, predictive analytics, and informed decision-making. Key advancements include automated design iteration, intelligent space planning, and adaptive building systems. However, challenges such as data dependency, algorithmic bias, high computational demands, and the need for interdisciplinary expertise remain significant.

Looking ahead, the paper provides foresight into the convergence of generative AI with emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and augmented reality, which are expected to enable fully autonomous and self-optimizing buildings. The research concludes that generative AI will play a pivotal role in creating resilient, sustainable, and human-centric built environments, while necessitating new regulatory frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration