Inaugural Edition · Concluded
GDI 2025
Where the series began.
1 to 3 December 2025Auckland, New ZealandIn person, with recorded presentations
Five Themes, Seventeen Streams
Themes and Topics
Each stream was led by an international stream leader responsible for its review.
1Sustainable and Resilient Environments
4 streams
Sustainable and Resilient Environments
4 streams1
Green Built Environments
Led by Prof. Bao-jie He, The University of Queensland, Australia- Sustainable design and construction
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Climate adaptation and resilience
4
Climate-Sensitive Urbanism and Adaptive Metabolisms
Led by Prof. Alessandro Melis, New York Institute of Technology, USA- Resilient urban fabrics and spatial reconfigurations
- Transformative urban metabolisms
- Advanced design tools and future-scenario planning
5
Intelligent Solutions for Urban and Regional Development
Led by Dr Karam Al-Obaidi, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom- Smart cities and sustainable infrastructure
- Equitable and inclusive urban development
- Resilient urban futures
16
Resilient Ground Engineering
Led by Dr Vivi Anggraini, Monash University, Malaysia- Climate-resilient geotechnical systems
- AI-driven ground monitoring and smart geotechnics
- Geo-energy and sustainable underground solutions
2Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
4 streams
Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
4 streams2
Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
Led by Dr M. Reza Hosseini, The University of Melbourne, Australia- Digital twins and BIM
- Internet of Things and smart systems
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
3
Advanced Design Technologies
Led by Dr Alessandro Premier, The University of Auckland, New Zealand- Generative and computational design
- Automation and robotics in design
- Sustainability in advanced design
14
Smart Infrastructure and Digital Construction Ecosystems
Led by Assoc. Prof. Laura Florez Perez, University College London, United Kingdom- Autonomous infrastructure monitoring
- Digital ecosystems for construction
- Sustainability in smart infrastructure
17
Structural Health Monitoring
Led by Prof. Yasunori Miyamori, Hokkaido University, Japan- AI and machine learning in structural health
- Advanced sensing and monitoring technologies
- Digital twins and cyber-physical systems
3Advanced Construction and Materials Innovation
3 streams
Advanced Construction and Materials Innovation
3 streams6
Construction Innovation and Automation
Led by Assoc. Prof. Johnny Kwok-Wai Wong, University of Technology Sydney, Australia- Autonomous construction systems
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- Construction safety and productivity
7
Smart Materials and Advanced Technologies
Led by Dr Gao Shang, The University of Melbourne, Australia- Self-healing and adaptive materials
- Bio-inspired and green materials
- Material performance optimisation
13
Advanced Construction Methods and Adaptive Technologies
Led by Prof. Rodrigo Herrera V., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile- Next-generation construction techniques
- Adaptive construction technologies
- Sustainability in advanced construction
4Human-Centric and Inclusive Design
3 streams
Human-Centric and Inclusive Design
3 streams10
Construction Management, Managing the Business Case, Stakeholders, and the Worksite
Led by Asst. Prof. Nelly P. Garcia-Lopez, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia- Construction management in GDI built environments
- Managing and realising the business case
- Commerce and contracting
- People in GDI built environments
11
Neuroarchitecture: Designing for Cognitive and Emotional Wellbeing
Led by Ar. Lorí Crízel, Lorí Crízel + Partners, Brazil- Cognitive neuroscience in architectural design
- Sensory-driven design innovations
- Neuro-inclusive urban spaces
12
Ethics, Wellbeing, and Digital Security in Built Environments
Led by Dr Mohammed Abdelmegid, University of Leeds, United Kingdom- Health-centric design and environmental wellbeing
- Digital ethics and cybersecurity in construction and urban systems
- Trust and equity in smart environments
5Energy, Environmental Systems, and Future Cities
3 streams
Energy, Environmental Systems, and Future Cities
3 streams8
Energy and Environmental Systems
Led by Assoc. Prof. Brian Guo, University of Canterbury, New Zealand- Smart energy systems
- Water and waste management
- Environmental monitoring and data analytics
9
Advanced Structural Systems
Led by Prof. Matías Andrés Valenzuela Saavedra, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile- High-performance structures
- Resilient and adaptive structural design
- Innovations in construction techniques
15
Future-Ready Smart Cities and Urban Living
Led by Prof. Husam Al Waer, University of Dundee, United Kingdom- Autonomous mobility and connectivity
- Data-driven urban governance
- Resilient and inclusive urban solutions