Main themes
Our main conference theme is „Beyond disciplinary boundaries – Transdisciplinary perspectives on multisensory stimulation for innovative and creative solutions in a Post-Covid era”. As such, we welcome contributions dealing with…
- Inter- and transdisciplinary research supporting informed decision-making
- Advancements in technology and digitalisation
- Policy, regulations and compliance
…and tackling or going beyond one or more of the following main themes of Healthy Buildings 2023 Europe:
A. Occupant health and well-being
- Perception of indoor climate, air, daylight, sound, odour and its impact on psychology and physiology
- Diseases and disorders related to ventilation and indoor climate
- Measures and metrics for evaluating occupant comfort and well-being
- Climate change challenges and solutions: predicted effects, overheating and precipitation, mitigation strategies
B. Building design and operation
- Sustainable, energy efficient design strategies, passive cooling
- Refurbishments
- Occupant-centric design and operation
- Occupant behaviour and adaptation
- Best-practice guidelines and recommendations in design and operation
- Community-scale challenges and solutions: mind-set change, awareness, and education
- Urban-scale challenges and solutions: outdoor air quality, urban climate, heat-island effects
