Symposium - Building Better in a Changing Climate
École nationale des ponts et chaussées organizes, in partnership with Saint-Gobain, an international symposium at the crossroads of science and innovation for construction and the built environment:
“Building Better in a Changing Climate"
23 October 2025
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Top voices will tackle one of today’s most pressing issues at both national and European levels. Architecture, economics, engineering, materials and more will be on the agenda!
With the participation of:
- Valérie Masson-Delmotte, Research Director at CEA, former co-chairwoman of a GIEC Working Group, member of the French High Council for the Climate
- Anne Speicher, Managing partner, Baumschlager Eberle Architekten - Architectural point of view with key insights on architectural innovations such as the 2226 concept
- Stephen Richardson, Senior Impact Director at World Green Building Council, with a keynote speech on Building codes evolution
- Pasquale Capizzi, Associate Director, Europe Climate Change Risk, Resilience and Adaptation Leader at Arup, with a keynote speech on Building design
- Louis-Gaëtan Giraudet, Director of Research at CIRED, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, with a keynote speech on the economics of home energy retrofits
- Pierre-Antoine Versini, Director of Research at Hydrology Meteorology & Complexity Lab, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, With a keynote speech on nature based solutions for resilient cities
Who Should Attend ?
This symposium is designed for industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners who are passionate about advancing the construction sector in the face of climate change. We invite:
- Architects and Engineers: Innovators looking to integrate sustainable practices into their designs and projects.
- R&D Professionals: Experts focused on developing new materials and technologies that enhance building performance and resilience.
- Academics: Professors, researchers, and PhD candidates dedicated to exploring new ideas and methodologies in construction and sustainability.
- Business Leaders: Executives and decision-makers from construction firms, suppliers, and related industries aiming to drive change and foster collaboration.
Join us to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and collaborate on solutions that will shape the future of our built environment.
Visit of the School and its Laboratories:
Following the conference, a visit of the School and its laboratories will be organized in the afternoon. If you would like to take part, please register using the link below.
- The green wave - An experimental green space on the roof of the Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées
- Build’in - Technology platform inventing construction 4.0 with less environmental impact