Built Different: The Cities We Need
Climate change is already impacting our cities — decarbonization and climate resilience are now imperatives, not options. Technical innovation offers real tools to meet these challenges: buildings that are more efficient in their energy consumption and embodied carbon, and new ways of modeling and optimizing urban systems at scale. Whether through retrofitting what’s already built or rethinking new construction, solutions are more available than ever. But availability is not the same as results. Getting these solutions integrated into the established, highly regulated planning processes requires political will, agility, and collaboration across disciplines.
Swissnex and the ETH Alumni Association present a conversation across disciplinary silos on urban climate adaptation during Climate Week NYC, Showcasing cutting-edge technology developed by ETH spin-offs and discussing what it takes to apply the knowledge and tools available at scale.