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This year's Technology, Architecture and Life Sciences conference brought together experts from various disciplines such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. The participants discussed how interdisciplinary research can contribute to solving pressing social problems.
"Combining different fields of research is crucial to solvingsocial challenges in a sustainable way "
Gian-Luca Bona, SATW Board of DirectorsThe conference not only provided a platform for professional dialogue, but also a space for networking between researchers, students and industry partners. This laid the foundations for new collaborations and innovative projects that contribute to a sustainable and circular economy.
Various prizes were awarded at the conference to recognise outstanding contributions:
Tech Society Award (awarded by the SATW)
Contribution: "From Reviews of Sustainable Building Rating Systems and Circular Indicators for the Built Environment to a Practical Tool Supporting the Design of Sustainable Circular Buildings"
First author and award winner: Leidy Guante Henriquez (SUPSI)
Further authors: Francesco Frontini, Marco Imperadori, Carlo Gambato, Stefano Zerbi
Best Scientific Paper
Contribution: "Advancing Circular Economy in Fashion: Feasibility and Impact of Enhanced Recycling Technologies for post-industrial Textile Waste"
Author:inside: Marco Ricchetti, Aurora Magni, Alessandro Fontana, Deborah Leone, Ludovica Rossi (SUPSI)
Best Poster Contribution
Contribution: "A Holistic Framework Proposal for Circular Construction from Current Trends, System Needs, and Sustainable Objectives"
Presenter and award winner: Roger Verges (University of Catalonia)
Further authors: Katia Gaspar, Nuria Forcanda, D. Font
Best Interactive Session
Workshop: "Core Elements for the Transition of Companies to Circular Economy"
Award winners: Elimar Frank, Tom Koch, Frédéric Michaud (OST)
Best Interdisciplinary Project
Contribution: "Applying a transdisciplinary approach to the development of a biologically circular beanie"
Author: inside: Line Fournier, Larissa Haenni Line, Maria Franco Mosquera (BFH)
Experience the highlights of the event in the following video:
