ECOBUILD 2018
THE EVENT SHAPED BY THE INDUSTRY
ecobuild is returning to the ExCeL
London in March 2018 and under the
new ownership of Futurebuild Events
Ltd, things are set to be very different.
The event is being designed and built
around the industry, bringing to life
the latest technology, freshest thinking
and most innovative materials to
keep architects at the forefront of the
built environment. It is not only being
shaped through comprehensive industry
feedback, but also with direct input
from leading industry influencers. These
include Lynne Sullivan, Bill Dunster,
Robin Nicholson and Peter Murray, who
are all members of the ecobuild Steering
Group which is helping to set the agenda
for the event and will be speaking during
the conference.
This year’s conference takes its lead
from global environmental targets,
with sessions formulating practical
recommendations
for
action.
It
also tackles the big UK challenges,
ranging from the housing crisis to the
construction industry’s own future.
Martin Hurn, Managing Director of
Futurebuild Events, explains: “New,
independent ownership offers a unique
opportunity to completely overhaul the
event. We believe that to be as relevant
and valuable as possible, we need
to understand and act on what built
environment professionals want to see at
ecobuild. We see our role as to facilitate
the agenda, rather than dictate it.”
ecobuild Sustainability Showcases
Surrounding the conference arena will be
the ecobuild sustainability showcases,
home to the some of the most innovative
solutions to the issues facing the built
environment. The showcases will truly
put sustainability at the heart of the
event and allow architects to touch, feel
and experience the exhibits.
They include a full-scale demountable
Passive Pod House from the Building
Research in Architecture group and the
Sustainable Product Showcase, where
The Passivhaus Trust and the Alliance
for Sustainable Building Products will
present top innovations.