Title: From Smart Cities to Regenerative Intelligent Ecosystems
Chair:
Assoc. Prof. Maro Sinou
Department of Interior Design
University of West Attica, Greece
Abstract/Description:
his session explores the transition from traditional smart-city models and machine-age urban systems to regenerative intelligent ecosystems. Regenerative ecosystems go beyond efficiency to build cities that actively restore social and environmental well-being by combining AI, distributed sensing, ecological design, and circular resource flows. With a focus on resilience, adaptability, and community involvement, the discussion highlights the main technological enablers, implementation strategies, and governance models that facilitate this shift. Emerging research and real-world examples show how cities can develop into dynamic, learning systems that can regenerate and optimize themselves. For practitioners and policymakers looking to influence the next wave of intelligent, sustainable urban development, the session offers a forward-looking framework.
The session invites papers which explore, but which are not limited to, the following themes:
- Urban Sustainability and Participatory Practices
- Sustainable Buildings and Interior Design
- Objects, Products, and Graphic Design for Circularity
- Traditional and Vernacular Approaches to Sustainable Design
- Contemporary Green Practices and Standards
- Regenerative Futures and Ecological Restoration
- Evolution of Urban Innovation
- AI-Driven Ecosystem Thinking
- Regenerative Design Principles
- Nature-based solutions, and ecological restoration into urban planning.
- Energy and Infrastructure Transformation
- Social Regeneration & Equity
- Inclusive participation, community co-creation
- Metrics Beyond Efficiency
- Health and well being
- Case Studies & Emerging Practices
- Art in urban space