will be available on October 2024

program dbi 2024

The Organising Committee is creating a compelling and stimulating technical program for the conference in Melbourne. Click the link below to see a preliminary overview of the technical program and will be updated when additional details are confirmed.

Technical program

Theme

The primary theme of DBI2024 revolves around decarbonising the building industry. The conference will delve into the challenges and opportunities in reducing embodied emissions – the carbon footprint of materials and construction processes. It will also address strategies for decreasing operational emissions from existing and new buildings. Through a blend of scientific insights and practical case studies, the conference will highlight innovative approaches and technologies essential for transforming the energy performance of residential and commercial buildings, both in Australia and globally.

Abstract submission

The paper submission will be managed via EasyChair platform

Abstract Template can be downloaded from here

The paper submission will be managed via EasyChair platform

Abstract Template can be downloaded from here

Post-Conference Publication

Following the conference, there will be opportunities for participants to contribute to a post-conference publication. This publication will serve as a comprehensive resource, encapsulating the key insights, research findings, and discussions from the conference, providing a lasting impact on the field of building decarbonisation.

Special issue: to be updated 

Post-Conference Publication

Following the conference, there will be opportunities for participants to contribute to a post-conference publication. This publication will serve as a comprehensive resource, encapsulating the key insights, research findings, and discussions from the conference, providing a lasting impact on the field of building decarbonisation.

Special issue: Journal of Energy and Buildings

More structure journals + material (Tuan)

Conference fees

Conference Themes

Low carbon and sustainable concrete
(Led by Dr Ali Kashani, UNSW, AUS)

  • Innovations in Low-Carbon Concrete
  • Sustainable Concrete Manufacturing Practices
  • Enhancing Concrete Durability and Sustainability

Low-Carbon Building Materials
(Led by Prof. Togay Ozbakkaloglu, Texas State University, USA)

  • Sustainable materials innovation
  • Carbon footprint and lifecycle analysis
  • Recycling and reuse strategies

Sustainable Construction Practices
(Led by Dr Aliakbar Gholampour, Flinders Uni., AUS)

  • Green construction techniques
  • Digital technology in construction
  • Green building certifications

Prefabrication and Modular Construction
(led by A/Prof. Rabin Tuladhar, JCU, AUS)

  • Prefab benefits and lifecycle
  • Modular construction challenges
  • Scale adoption strategies

Building Services Innovations

  • HVAC and lighting advancements
  • Renewable energy services integration
  • Design impact on comfort

Emerging Technologies in Building
(Led by Dr Jun Wang, WSU, AUS)

  • AI and machine learning
  • Blockchain for supply chain
  • Monitoring and management tech

Fire Safety and Responsible Decarbonization
(Led by Prof. Jose Torero, UCL, UK)

  • Enhancing Fire Safety Measures
  • Sustainable Materials for Fire Prevention
  • Integrating Decarbonisation with Fire Safety

Policy and Industry Collaboration

  • Decarbonisation policies and regulation
  • Government-industry partnerships
  • Green financing models

Sustainable Urban Development

  • Zero-carbon city planning
  • Green infrastructure
  • Integrated urban sustainability

Whole-Life Carbon Net-zero Buildings
(Led by Prof. Alexander Passer, TU Graz, Austria)

  • Net-zero carbon reduction roadmaps & pathways
  • Assessment systems
  • Tools, datasets and benchmarks

Reducing Operational Emissions

  • Energy efficiency strategies
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Smart buildings and IoT

TBC