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

To be updated

Registration Deadline

To be updated

Registration Begin

Registration: to be updated

Speakers 

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Prof. Vivian Loftness
Paul Mellon Chair & Professor & Former Head of School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Topic: To be updated

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

Organization 

Chairs


Chair: Prof. Bing Dong
bidong@syr.edu

Syracuse University
USA

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

Delos Lab
USA

International Scientific Committee

TO BE UPDATED


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

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Contact: to be updated

Best Regards from CMU BPD Graduates