1 World resources
- forecasts and scenarios, global visions
- material and energy flows in the built environment
- sustainable water and waste management
- construction sector in globalisation
2 Well-being in cities and urban environments
- indicators for the quality of life, sustainable lifestyles
- cultural and regional issues, social and economic changes
- land use, infrastructure, transport, sustainable services
- innovative management and operation of the sustainable built environment
3 Sustainability in developing countries
- coastal cities, risks of climate change
- appropriate sustainable technologies
- urbanization, mega cities, employment, nutrition
- social and economic indicators
4 Sustainable processes and eco-efficient technologies
- performance and value metrics, health, comfort and productivity
- sustainable assessment of cities, neighbourhoods, buildings and products
- energy positive and zero energy buildings, passive houses and energy-efficient solutions in different climates
- new material technologies and material solutions
- ICTs for saving resources, reducing emissions changing lifestyles
5 Sustainable business models
- market transformation, lead market approach
- incentives and barriers
- financing
- sustainable procurement
6 Social sustainability and environmental ethics
- sustainable policies
- corporate social responsibility metrics and reporting
- regulation and standardization
- education and training