Inaugural Edition · Upcoming
DigiBUILT 2026
The digital frontier of the built environment.
7 and 8 December 2026OnlineOnline
Three Pillars, Twelve Tracks
Themes and Topics
ANeuroArchitecture
4 tracks
NeuroArchitecture
4 tracksA.1
Brain, Body and the Built Environment
- Neuroscientific foundations of spatial perception and environmental cognition
- How light, materiality, scale and proportion shape stress, mood and attention
- Sensory environments: acoustic, thermal, olfactory and haptic design responses
- Biophilic design principles grounded in evolutionary neuroscience
- Measuring physiological responses to architectural space in real time
A.2
Evidence-Based Design and Human Performance
- Cognitive performance, creativity and productivity in workspace design
- NeuroArchitecture in healthcare: reducing anxiety and improving recovery
- Learning environments designed around neurodevelopmental research
- Design for mental health, stress reduction and psychological safety
- Post-occupancy evaluation through a neuroscientific lens
A.3
Neurotechnology and Spatial Experience Research
- EEG, fMRI, eye-tracking and galvanic skin response in architectural research
- Virtual reality for pre-occupancy neuro-evaluation of design
- Wearable biosensors in building occupant studies
- AI analysis of neurophysiological data for design validation
- Ethics of neuroimaging and human subjects research in AEC
A.4
Inclusive Design, Embodied Cognition and Wellbeing
- Designing for neurodiversity: autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences
- Age-inclusive environments informed by cognitive ageing research
- Embodied cognition theory in spatial planning
- Cross-cultural neuroscience and architectural universality
- Integrating WELL and Fitwel frameworks with neurological evidence
BIntelligent Buildings
4 tracks
Intelligent Buildings
4 tracksB.1
Smart Building Systems and Cyber-Physical Intelligence
- IoT sensor networks for real-time occupancy, energy and environmental monitoring
- AI-driven building management: adaptive control and autonomous response
- Edge computing for low-latency building decisions
- Interoperability standards: BRICK, Haystack, FIWARE and open platforms
- Closing the loop between digital models and physical systems
B.2
Energy Intelligence and Net Zero Performance
- Machine learning for energy prediction, fault detection and optimisation
- Demand response and grid-interactive intelligent buildings
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive HVAC, lighting and façade control
- Building energy digital twins for continuous commissioning and retrofit
- Whole-life carbon tracking and operational energy benchmarking at scale
B.3
Occupant-Centred Intelligence and Adaptive Environments
- Behavioural analytics and personalised environmental control
- Occupant wellbeing monitoring: air quality, thermal comfort and circadian lighting
- Generative AI for responsive interiors and programmable space
- Privacy-preserving occupancy sensing and ethical data use
- Feedback loops between occupant experience data and building operation
B.4
Predictive Maintenance, Structural Health and Asset Intelligence
- AI-driven predictive maintenance and anticipatory asset care
- Distributed sensing for structural health monitoring of complex assets
- Digital twin risk assessment and remaining useful life estimation
- Automated inspection with drones, LiDAR and computer vision
- Cybersecurity resilience in connected building infrastructure
CDigital Built Environment
4 tracks
Digital Built Environment
4 tracksC.1
BIM, Digital Workflows and Computational Design
- OpenBIM, IFC and interoperability across the project lifecycle
- Computational and parametric design workflows
- Text-to-BIM, generative AI and LLMs for design generation and code compliance
- Automated regulatory submission, compliance checking and digital consent
- BIM for roads, rail, utilities and underground assets
C.2
Digital Twins, Simulation and Urban Intelligence
- Semantic digital twins integrating BIM, IoT and GIS at precinct and city scale
- Urban digital twins for planning, resilience and emergency response
- Physics-based and data-driven simulation: energy, structural, CFD and acoustic
- Multi-objective optimisation of carbon, cost and comfort
- AI-driven urban analytics: land use, mobility and growth simulation
C.3
Digital Construction Delivery and Project Intelligence
- AI-driven scheduling, 4D simulation and delay prediction
- Autonomous and robotic systems on construction sites
- Digital procurement, smart contracts and supply chain transparency
- Integrating lean principles with intelligent construction tools
- Off-site and modular manufacturing: factory-to-site workflows
C.4
Data Governance, Responsible AI and the Future of Practice
- Ethical AI frameworks for automated planning, design and regulatory decisions
- Algorithmic bias in housing, zoning and urban AI systems
- Data sovereignty, digital rights and governance of built environment platforms
- Material passports, digital tracking and end-of-life modelling
- Quantum computing, blockchain and Web3 in AEC practice