Announcing the 18th ESEIA Lecture Series: Adaptive Reuse of Buildings and Urban Spaces
ESEIA and TU Graz invite you to the 18th edition of the ESEIA Lecture Series, dedicated to one of the most pressing topics at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and urban transformation: Adaptive Reuse of Buildings and Urban Spaces, taking place online on 11 June 2026, 19:00–21:00 CET.
About the Lecture
Adaptive reuse has emerged as one of the most effective strategies for meeting climate targets, driving social transformation, and preserving the cultural identity of European cities. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, adaptive reuse unlocks new ecological, social, and architectural value from existing structures and underused urban spaces while significantly reducing demolition waste and embodied carbon.
Framed through the values of the New European Bauhaus, sustainability, inclusiveness, and beauty, this lecture will reflect on the opportunities and limitations of adaptive reuse, drawing on both strategic frameworks and real-world examples from across Europe.
Speakers
- Invited Lecture Laura Aelenei, Head of the Research Area Energy in the Built Environment, LNEG, Portugal
- 1st Response Eva Schwab, TU Graz, Austria
- 2nd Response Christoph Brunner, AEE Intec, Austria (to be confirmed)
- Chair and Host Urs Hirschberg, TU Graz, Austria
For TU Graz students, participation can also be recognised through ECTS credits — learn more about Academic Recognition (ECTS Credits).
Register Now
Registration is open: Register here.
For inquiries, please contact: office@eseia.eu
About the ESEIA Lecture Series
The ESEIA Lecture Series Sustainable Energy Innovation Systems for Climate Neutrality provides a platform for exchange between different societal actors on what must be done to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Organised in cooperation with Graz University of Technology, the series brings together leading experts to create an educational and networking space for everyone committed to building a climate-neutral future.
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