From mortar blocks to superblocks, heat islands and climate havens, co-op housing and carbon-neutral homes – the first Open House Europe Annual Summit arrives in Lisbon with three public debates bringing together international figures from governance, research, and architecture. Friday and Saturday, at the palace or online: join the conversation! |
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Transforming governance Public debate How can the city be sustainable through public policies? Friday at 17h, we start by delving into the role of local government in housing, renewal, and mobility. Representatives from governance will share examples from Portugal, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Milan to point ways forward. Streaming | |
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Academia in action Public debate Addressing the climate crisis and water scarcity through cooling centres, local food systems, and sponge-cities. When not all that is green is sustainable, academic research takes the lead in diagnosing and providing solutions for urban planning that can meet these challenges. Watch online | |
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Projects changing the world Public debate Three architecture studios show built projects of forward-thinking architecture, from partnerships with artists for culturally oriented urbanism to carbon-neutral public housing and ecological, regenerative constructions. Studio Vaumm, Barreca & La Varra, and Oficina Pedrêz are joined by moderator Ivan Blasi from Fundació Mies van der Rohe. Streaming | |
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Visual + Stories = Exhibition Palace Friday and Saturday from 10h to 19h, explore the diversity of Open House Europe through the eyes of those attending each of its 12 festivals. We're opening a pop-up exhibition featuring visual stories submitted by urban sketchers, serial photographers, or video aficionados. Take the opportunity to lunch in our cafeteria or get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the bookstore! Learn more | |
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