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4th Holcim Forum - Day 3
The 4th Holcim Forum concluded with further workshop sessions followed by presentation of workshop findings in a plenary session and a concluding debate (pictured), discussing the workshop findings and extrapolating the theme of “Economy of Sustainable Construction” beyond the context of the Forum.
Mumbai, India – April 13, 2013

Image gallery – Workshop Findings & Concluding Debate

4th Holcim Forum - Day 2
The 4th Holcim Forum continued with a further keynote speech by architects Brinda Somaya and then four mobile workshops (pictured) that examined the theme of “Economy of Sustainable Construction” at a range of sites across Mumbai yesterday.
Mumbai, India – April 12, 2013

Image gallery – Mobile Workshops

4th Holcim Forum - Day 1
The 4th Holcim Forum began with three engaging keynote speeches by architects Sir David Chipperfield (pictured) and Alejandro Aravena together with economist Lucas Bretschger in Mumbai yesterday. Attendees then broke into four workshops for in-depth analysis of the drivers of the “Economy of Sustainable Construction”.
Mumbai, India – April 11, 2013

Image gallery - Keynote Speakers, Welcome & Group Photo

4th International Holcim Forum to examine the “Economy of Sustainable Construction”
Three-day symposium at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay)
Experts from all continents met in Mumbai at the 4th International Holcim Forum for Sustainable Construction in April 2013. The conference examined the paradigm shift associated with growing awareness of the considerable economic potential of sustainable development.
Zurich, Switzerland – January 14, 2013

Bioluminescent lighting
Index of re-inventing construction
Potential is seen in the investigation of altering bioluminescent bacteria to emit enough light to be useful in urban or other environments, as a possible source of energy-efficient lighting – and explore the opportunities of synthetic biology applied to architectural design.

The Holcim Forum is a series of symposiums on the topic of sustainable construction conducted by the Foundation. The event is an academic platform for architects, engineers, construction professionals and specialists of all generations to exchange information on creating a sustainable built environment and thus advancing sustainable development.

The Holcim Forum supports sustainable construction in the scientific field, among experts in the construction sector, business and society, and promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, bring forward new ideas, and examine potential solutions.

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