Convegno per Architetti

HOW WILL WE LIVE IN 2030? Do we really need more space? Architecture and interiors between sustainability, functionality and the real needs of the user,
Iva Klepo Lepur, MSc Arch, Projekting, Zadar, Croatia

The introductory lecture questions the relationship between architecture and interiors through functionality, adaptability, the rational use of space, and the actual needs of the user. The focus is on how to design less, smarter, and more sustainably, whilst maintaining a high standard of living quality and the everyday experience of the space.

WHAT IF WE STOPPED DEMOLISHING BUILDINGS?
Dr Elma Durmišević, MSc Arch, 4D Architects, The Netherlands

Reversible Architecture, Design for Demontage and Buildings as Material Banks
What if we no longer designed buildings on the assumption that they will one day end up as construction waste? The lecture opens up the topic of reversible architecture, design for demontage, the reuse of building elements and the concept of the building as a material bank.

REUSE AND CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION IN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS,
Dr Vladimir Vuković, MSc Arch, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria

Existing buildings and their elements are increasingly seen not as something to be demolished, but as a resource for new architecture. The topic opens up possibilities for transformation, reuse and circular design approaches in architecture and interiors.

BUILDING SMARTER WITH WOOD – prefabrication, modularity and the future of timber architecture,
Jure Kotnik, M.Arch, Jure Kotnik Architecture, Ljubljana, Slovenia

How can timber construction meet the need for faster, higher-quality and more resource-efficient architecture? The lecture explores the possibilities of prefabrication, modular systems and contemporary timber structures through specific architectural projects. The focus is on how forward-thinking design can reduce waste, speed up construction, allow a building to adapt to future needs, and simultaneously maintain a high level of architectural quality. Wood is not viewed here merely as a sustainable material, but as the basis for a new logic of design and construction.

EU RULES 2026 – 2030 – WHAT ARCHITECTS NEED TO KNOW?
Prof. Dr Sanela Klarić, MSc Arch

EPBD, zero-emission buildings, whole-life carbon, renovation passports, EU taxonomy and DGNB
The European regulatory framework is rapidly changing the criteria by which we will design, build and renovate. Which of the new requirements directly affect the architect and designer, what will we have to measure and prove, and how can we prepare for the period up to 2030?

BEYOND THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING – Architecture, Biodiversity, Spaces and the New European Bauhaus,
Prof. Dr Ana Nikezić, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade, Serbia

Sustainability can no longer be viewed solely through the lens of an individual building and its energy or technical performance. The lecture broadens the perspective on the relationship between architecture, nature, biodiversity, space and society, and questions how design can actively contribute to a higher-quality and more resilient built environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the values of the New European Bauhaus, which links sustainability with aesthetics, inclusivity and the quality of everyday spaces. The topic raises the question of how architecture can simultaneously respond to climate and ecological challenges, preserve the identity of a place and create spaces that have long-term social and cultural value.

SPACE FOR CHANGE – adaptability, user requirements and interior sustainability,
Damjan Geber, M.Arch., Brigada, Zagreb, Croatia, topic pending confirmation

How do you design an interior that remains high-quality and relevant when trends, users and the way the space is used change? Through specific projects, the lecture explores how good spatial planning, adaptable solutions and the careful selection of materials can extend the lifespan of an interior and reduce the need for frequent refurbishments. In this context, sustainability is viewed through the durability, flexibility and long-term value of the space.

From Idea to Realisation (Sustainability of the Concept),
Iskra Filipović, M.Arch., Njirić + Architects, Zagreb, Croatia

At a time when the sustainability of architecture is increasingly defined through technology, materials and measurable indicators, the lecture raises the question of the sustainability of the architectural idea through the process of its realisation. Through selected projects by the njiric+ arhitekti practice, some of which have undergone a long journey from design to construction, the lecture explores how an original concept endures, adapts to changing circumstances and withstands numerous challenges, without losing its fundamental architectural identity.