On July 3rd, LUMSA University and the Bioarchitecture Foundation will host an international conference in Rome titled “Study Day – Technical Seminar – Inauguration Exhibition: Bioclimatic Trees”. The event is dedicated to urban ecology, sustainable design, and passive cooling solutions for cities, aiming to inspire practical, low-impact strategies for climate-resilient urban environments.
Organized in collaboration with the Order of Engineers of Rome and the National Order of Journalists, and held under the patronage of the Order of Architects of Rome, the conference will be conducted in both Italian and English. It is designed as a transdisciplinary platform bringing together architecture, engineering, landscape planning, and sustainable resource management—aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda.
The day is structured around two core sessions:
Morning: Ingenuity Listening to Needs for Urban Spaces and Sociality
Afternoon: Passive Measures to Address Climate Change
Speakers will present real-world examples and best practices using passive and CO₂-free systems to address climate change. The international keynote lineup includes:
- Martin Haas – Design Innovation as a Tool for Physical and Mental Well-being
- Tommaso Bitossi – Creating Bioclimate with Virtuous, Low-Cost and Durable Passive Systems
- Gerhard Hauber – Intelligent Management of Rainwater: Collection and Reuse
- Joachim Eble – The Green Project in Urban Settings: From the Whole to the Detail, Designing Well to Live Better
- Wittfrida Mitterer – Sustainability as a Guide for Designing the Future
In conjunction with the event, the exhibition “Small Bioclimatic Trees Grow. Wellness in the Square” will be inaugurated. The exhibition showcases research findings and experimental work on cooling Rome’s public spaces using CO₂-free passive systems with zero energy consumption. Featuring nine illustrative panels, it will be on display in the Jubilee Hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, until July 14, 2025.
Also being presented is the Bioclimatic Tree project, conceived by architect Martin Haas and promoted by LUMSA University and the Bioarchitecture Foundation in anticipation of the Holy Year 2025. The initiative responds to the urgent need to mitigate urban heat islands with sustainable architectural structures—combining modern design with historical and contextual sensitivity.
The event promises to be a cornerstone in the ongoing dialogue on sustainable urban transformation, offering insight, inspiration, and actionable strategies for greener, healthier cities.
When? 03 July 2025. 9:00 to 17:30.
Where? Università LUMSA – Sala Giubileo, Via di Porta Castello 44, Rome