Inaugural Edition · Concluded
GDI 2025
Where the series began.
1 to 3 December 2025Auckland, New ZealandIn person, with recorded presentations
Final Programme
Programme and Papers
Three days, two venues, 16 paper sessions and 209 scheduled presentations. Search any paper by title, author or ID.
Day 2: Tuesday 2 December 2025
AUT City Campus, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central08:00to 08:30
Registration, networking breakfast and Meet the Humanoids
08:30to 09:00
Plenary
GDI 2025 opening address and opening of the See the Invisible exhibition
Prof. Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, Prof. Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Prof. Suzanne Wilkinson
09:00to 09:50
Talk
Keynote and inaugural addresses
Prof. Frederick Marks (ANFA); Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor, AUT
09:50to 10:30
Group photograph, coffee, See the Invisible: Urban Design and Public Spaces exhibition
10:30to 12:30
Talk
Plenary keynotes and Leaders' Dialogue: Transforming Knowledge into Action
Prof. Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini; Prof. Farzad Rahimian (Loughborough University); Eng. Thomas Hyde (Beca); Eng. Andrew Eagles (NZGBC)
13:30to 15:30
Workshop
Technical workshop, industry presentations and the Women in GDI panel
Workshop by Prof. Rahinah Ibrahim: Novelty x Complexity, managing built environment research projects. Women in GDI panel moderated by Dr Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi
15:50to 18:10
Paper sessions
Parallel tracks A to C: Green Built Environments; Smart Materials and Advanced Technologies; Construction Management, People and Systems
10:30to 19:30
Paper sessions
Recorded presentation sessions I and II, running through the day
Paper sessions, Day 2
Open a session to see its papersATrack A. Green Built Environments
9 papers
Track A. Green Built Environments
- 15:50-16:00453Enhancing Green Building Performance: The role of Building-user needs and Human-centric building features
- 16:00-16:10465Performance-Based Selection of Residential Exterior Wall Systems for Energy Efficiency in Changsha, China
- 16:10-16:20471A Taxonomy of Localized Sustainable Development Goals
- 16:20-16:50815Driving Decarbonisation Through Digital Innovation in Aquatic Infrastructure
- 17:00-17:10436Understanding Stakeholders’ Roles In Advancing Solar Photovoltaic Systems Adoption For Passive Houses
- 17:10-17:20548A Systematic Review of Economic Indicators and Knowledge Gaps in Sustainable Development of Local Roads and State Highways
- 17:20-17:30582Advancing Circular Economy in the Construction Sector: A Conceptual Review of Business Frameworks and Theories
- 17:30-17:40584Enabling a circular construction sector: how systems thinking can be a tool
- 17:40-17:50586Embodied Sustainable Procurement in Construction: A Systematic Review of Best Practices for SMEs
BTrack B. Smart Materials and Advanced Technologies
10 papers
Track B. Smart Materials and Advanced Technologies
- 15:50-16:00495Geometrical Analysis of Reciprocal Tessellations for DRSTAB System
- 16:00-16:10496Geometrical Analysis of Auxetic Tessellation for DRSTAB System
- 16:10-16:20497Analysis of Auxetic behavior (Movements) and replication in mechanical movements for DRSTAB system
- 16:20-16:30498Digital Simulations and Physical prototypes (Proof of concept) of Auxetic Behavioral movements in DRSTAB system
- 16:30-16:40499Digital Simulations and Physical prototypes (Proof of concept) of Mechanical Joinery in DRSTAB system
- 16:40-16:50525Using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to Promote Technological and Process Innovation: A Systematic Review
- 16:50-17:20856Digital Transformation in Action: Lifecycle-Driven Delivery of the Wellington Sludge Minimalisation
- 17:30-17:40572Comparative Life-Cycle Assessment of Phase-Change Materials in the Construction Industry: A Review
- 17:40-17:50703Beyond Single Outcomes: Capturing Multiple Benefits in an Economic Valuation Decision Support Frame…
- 17:50-18:00728Redefining Effectiveness for Sustainable Aviation Noise Management: A Conceptual VR-AI Framework
CTrack C. Construction Management, People and Systems
10 papers
Track C. Construction Management, People and Systems
- 15:50-16:00424Optimising Construction Transport as a Decarbonisation Enabler: A Focus on New Zealand’s Construction Industry
- 16:00-16:10429Enhancing Communication in Construction Projects: Key Factors and the Role of Digital Tools
- 16:10-16:20437Identifying Causes of Construction Waste and Exploring Effective Waste Reduction Strategies.
- 16:20-16:30438Integrated Governance Model for Smart City PPPs; A Conceptual Framework
- 16:30-16:40444Highlighting the Effects of Calamities in Project Management Practices in the New Zealand Construction Industry
- 16:40-16:50446Empowering Women in Construction: Exploring Evidence-Based Study of Female Leadership & Cultural Support Globally
- 16:50-17:00452Assessment of the Refurbishment and Sustainability of Physical Sports Facilities in selected Universities in Southwestern Nigeria
- 17:00-17:10462Adopting supply chain network management capabilities in civil infrastructure networks to a literature review
- 17:10-17:20710Post Occupancy Evaluation of Market Housing in Auckland; Insights and takeaways Deependra Pourel, Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini, Ali Ghaffarianhoseini, Nicola
- 17:20-17:50859Designing for Tomorrow: Climate Change Design Conditions for New Zealand's Built Environment
DTrack D. Construction Innovation and Automation; Future-Ready Smart Cities and Urban Living
10 papers
Track D. Construction Innovation and Automation; Future-Ready Smart Cities and Urban Living
- 15:50-16:20INDDigging up the dirt on data: real stories about getting the most from your assets and protecting your environment
- 16:40-16:50458Digital technologies that are currently used in the construction industry: A Systematic Literature Review and Survey of Subcontracting Organisations in N
- 16:50-17:00463Governing Autonomous Future: A comparative analysis of policy readiness for Autonomous Vehicles in Jakarta, Indonesia and Auckland, New Zealand
- 17:00-17:10467Generative Design Approaches for Prefabricated Construction: Systematic Literature Review & Future Directions
- 17:10-17:20477Integrated transportation systems for prefabricated construction: Systematic analysis of current practices
- 17:20-17:30521Gender-Responsive Housing for Smart and Inclusive Cities
- 17:30-17:40571Retrofitting Existing Suburbs for Enhanced Resilience: Envisioning Future Scenarios of Decentralisation and Sufficiency in Low-Density Neighbourhoods
- 17:40-17:50622Practice-Based Innovations: A Review of Kinetic Facades and Responsive Architectural Practices
- 17:50-18:00713Development of custom TMY file based on local microclimate database, A case study in Auckland
- 18:00-18:10775Spatial Configurations in Studio Learning Environments (SLE): A Systematic Literature Review
R1Recorded Presentations, Session I
24 papers
Recorded Presentations, Session I
- 10:30-10:40516Hierarchical Generation: Generative Design of Hospital Outpatient Layouts Based on Graph Deep Learning
- 10:40-10:50527Communities under construction: Engagement and Impacts
- 10:50-11:00392AI: Driven Computer Vision for Personal Fall Arrest System Compliance in Steel Structure Erection
- 11:00-11:10529Research on Flow-Density-Oriented Generative Design of Hospital Outpatient Department Layouts
- 11:10-11:20545Evaluating Construction Waste Management Practices in LEED-Certified Projects: A Multi-Country Study
- 11:20-11:30410The Future of Mobility: Driverless Vehicles and Speculative Urban Futures
- 11:30-11:40608Exploring the Role of BIM-based Digital Twins during the Construction Phase: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Solutions
- 11:40-11:50416Three-Dimensional Simulation of Road Subgrade Treated Marine Soft Soil Treated with Cockle Shell Powder & Nano Silica
- 11:50-12:00417Computer simulation model for construction delay risk assessment: A case study of high-rise composite structure
- 12:00-12:10422From Segregation to Symbiosis: Biophilic Design and the Transformation of Architectural Space
- 12:10-12:20609Circular Economy in Construction: Economic Perspectives on Customer Acceptance
- 12:20-12:30431Seismic Protection of Legged Stainless Steel Fluid Tanks Using Magnetorheological Dampers
- 13:30-13:40434Systemizing Mobility in Sacred Landscapes by ISM based Analysis
- 13:40-13:50443Supply Chain Optimisation for the Built Environment Projects in a Circular Economy
- 13:50-14:00445Developing Urban Air Mobility for Nusantara’s Smart City Development
- 14:20-14:30476Geotechnical Challenges and Best Practices for the Second Harbour Crossing Tunnel in Auckland: A Comparative Study with Global Projects
- 14:00-14:10478Critical Assessment of Industrial Slag in Soil Stabilisation
- 14:10-14:20491Bio-Geotechnical Solutions for Sustainable Slope Stability in New Zealand: Vegetation, Natural Fibres, and Microbial Approaches
- 14:20-14:30506Advanced Technologies and Efficient Methods in Earthworks for Enhancing Safety and Boosting Productivity in Construction Projects: A Comparative Study of New Zealand Versus Global Practice
- 14:30-14:40508Emerging Roles of Geotextiles and Geosynthetics in Expansive Soil Stabilisation: A Systematic Review of Performance, Placement Strategies, and Sustainability
- 14:40-14:50576GIS-Based Flood Risk Assessment for Sustainable Urban Planning in Auckland, New Zealand
- 14:50-15:00610Net-Zero Carbon Construction in New Zealand: Benefits, Barriers, and Strategies for Transition
- 15:00-15:10606Exploring the Role of Biophilic Design in Shaping Sustainable Retail Environments
- 15:10-15:30607Smart Meter Adoption in Buildings: Opportunities, Barriers, and Emerging Solutions
R2Recorded Presentations, Session II
22 papers
Recorded Presentations, Session II
- 15:50-16:00451Climate-Sensitive Biophilic Design and Urban Metabolism: A Scalable Framework for Mitigating Depression and Enhancing Well-Being in the Built Environment
- 14:45-14:55464Applying the YOLO Model for Sidewalk Crack Detection Using UAV-Collected Images and Optimizing Repair Scheduling
- 16:10-16:20466Influence of Vegetation and Meteorological Conditions on Soil Suction Dynamics in Urban Slope
- 16:20-16:30474Leveraging Digital Tools and Global Best Practices For Optimising Construction Logistics and Transportation Planning in New Zealand
- 16:30-16:40479A Review of Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Design and Construction: Strategies for a Regenerative Built Environment
- 16:40-16:50483Bio-Informed Intelligence: Integrating Synthetic Biology, AI, and Digital Construction in Climate-Responsive Urban Systems
- 16:50-17:00484Exploring the Development and Impact of Construction Material Exchange Platforms: Advancing the Circular Economy
- 17:00-17:10630Happy Island: Developing the Happy City Definition on a Small Tourism Island, The Case of Kish Island
- 17:10-17:20543Challenges of Stakeholder Management in Construction Project Delivery: Toward Intelligent Solutions for Urban and Regional Development
- 17:20-17:30415Examining the Role of AI in Improving Efficiency in Green Procurement: A Case Study of Abuja, Nigeria
- 17:30-17:40427Women’s Retention Management in Construction: From Traditional Challenges to Future Challenges in the Technological Era.
- 17:40-17:50602Strategic Approaches to Lifecycle Decarbonization of Buildings in Developing Countries
- 17:50-18:00488Application of the Internet of Things in the Construction Project Data Management: A Bibliometric Review
- 18:00-18:10513The Impacts of Economic Reforms on Sustainable Construction in Nigeria
- 18:10-18:20546Perceived Benefit of Enhancing Construction Project Resilience through Quality Management Systems: A Case Study of South Africa
- 18:20-18:30551Industry 4.0 for Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Unravelling the Challenges in South Africa
- 18:30-18:40552Disruptions in Sustainable Construction: Examining Relational Conflicts among Stakeholders in South Africa
- 18:40-18:50575Benefits Deploying of Remote Working by Construction Organisations in South Africa
- 18:50-19:00401Articulating the critical Barriers to successful handover and the benefits of technology adoption on the successful Handover of civil engineering projects
- 19:00-19:10541Benefits of Employing Lean Construction Principles in Off-Site Construction
- 19:10-19:20542Assessing Big Data-driven design strategies in promoting the adoption of product eco-labels for achieving sustainability
- 19:20-19:30396AI-Enabled Assessment of Global Warming Potential in Construction Products via Material Data Text Embedding Similarity