ReSBE 2026

The Laboratory of Building Construction and building Physics of the School of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho, along with the COST Action CA21103, join forces to host a conference dedicated to sustainability and circular economy in the built environment. The conference is proudly supported by the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE).

Our conference theme “ReShaping the Built Environment through Sustainability and Circularity” highlights the urgent need to move beyond incremental improvements and embrace transformative approaches that drive systemic change in design, construction, operation, and renewal of the built environment.

We invite researchers, practitioners, innovators, policymakers, and experts from across disciplines, geographies, and sectors to contribute to our shared vision of a regenerative and resource-efficient built environment.

Welcome to ReSBE 2026 – ReShaping the Built Environment through Sustainability and Circularity.

The built environment is being redefined. Innovation, digitalisation, and circular thinking are transforming how we design, construct, and renew our spaces. ReSBE 2026 is where these transformations converge to ultimately lead to a more sustainable world.

This conference is not just about sharing research; it’s about co-creating the future of how we live and build. We’re bringing together people who challenge conventions, prototype solutions, and connect disciplines, because reshaping the built environment requires a new kind of collaboration.

Over three days in Thessaloniki, we will exchange ideas that cross borders and boundaries — from AI and material circularity to regenerative cities and adaptive design. Expect open dialogue, disruptive insights, and the energy of a global community that believes innovation is inseparable from sustainability.