1st International Symposium on Building Performance and Diagnostics:
From People to Cities

 
April 4th, 2025
Pittsburgh, PA, USA






About

Welcome to the first International Symposium on Building Performance and Diagnostics, exclusively featuring graduates from Carnegie Mellon University's Building Performance and Diagnostics program. This event highlights the achievements and innovations of CMU BPD alumni as they explore the impact of building performance on people and cities. Throughout the symposium, graduates will share insights on improving building design/operation/control and urban planning. Topics will cover areas from enhancing individual well-being to optimizing how cities function. Join fellow alumni in this opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and learn how our collective expertise is shaping the future—from personal spaces to urban landscapes.

Important Dates

April.04, 2025

Symposium Day

March.14, 2025

Registration Deadline

March 01, 2025

Registration Begin

Agenda

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Speakers 

Vivian

Prof. Vivian Loftness
Paul Mellon Chair & Professor & Former Head of School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Prof. Volker Hartkopf
Professor Emeritus of School of Architecture & former Director of the Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics (CBPD), Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Organization 

Chairs


Chair: Prof. Bing Dong
bidong@syr.edu

Syracuse University
USA

Co-Chair: Dr. Jie Zhao
jie.zhao@delos.com

Delos Lab
USA

Local Organizers


Suzy Li
zekunl@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University
USA

Jinzhao Tian
jinzhaot@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University
USA

Haipei Bie
hbie@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University
USA

Sponsors

Dinner
Lunch and Pastry

Prof. Vivian Loftness
Prof. Volker Hartkopf

Coffee

Carnegie Mellon Architecture (CM-A)

Snacks and Fruit Trays

Suzy Li
Jinzhao Tian
Haipei Bie

T-shirts

Prof.Zhiang Zhang

Organization Support

Lori Claus
College of Fine Arts (CFA)

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Best Regards from CMU BPD Graduates