Making our built environment fit for 2050
UK – The CIBSE Technical Symposium 2026 at Loughborough University united industry experts, academics, policymakers and practitioners to explore how the built environment can be reshaped to prioritise wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable performance.
Under the theme “Fit for 2050 – Redesigning Spaces for Wellbeing, Inclusivity, and Sustainable Performance”, the two-day event provided a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, practical insights and bold ideas that will shape the next generation of building services engineering.
The symposium covered a wide range of topics critical to the future of the built environment, including indoor air quality, ventilation, thermal performance, overheating mitigation, energy-efficient retrofits, circularity in design, net zero pathways, AI and machine learning applications and the evolving role of engineers in an increasingly data-driven industry.
The two-day event reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and a shift from compliance-driven design to performance-led, people-focused outcomes, highlighting the critical steps needed to prepare buildings and communities for a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
For highlights from the syposium, click here.
