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The Net-Zero Future project is an international partnership for outstanding education and research, funded by the Research Council of Norway under grant agreement No. 337262. This initiative aims to establish a global alliance to coordinate and conduct research, education, and outreach activities for achieving net-zero built structures. The project will form a well-founded, credible, and innovative alliance, designed to meet both immediate and long-term sustainable development goals. It focuses on enhancing the scope, quality, and relevance of academic cooperation among five distinguished academic institutions across five countries: Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet–Norway), Technical University of Darmstadt (TUD–Germany), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK–India), University of Cape Town (UCT–South Africa), and Iowa State University (ISU–USA). The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment—Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management, held in Oslo, Norway, from June 19–21, 2024, was a pioneering international event dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and collaboration toward a sustainable, net-zero carbon-built environment. This inaugural event gathered experts, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders worldwide, setting the stage for an accelerated transition to a greener and more sustainable future. Following the success of the 1st conference, the 2nd International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment—Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management is scheduled for November 5–7, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. This event will further strengthen international collaboration, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and addressing critical challenges in achieving net-zero targets globally.
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Net-Zero Future is a global project and platform connecting research, education, and practice in net-zero construction. Its network brings together universities, researchers, industry experts, practitioners, students, and others working to advance climate-neutral, net-zero buildings and the wider built environment. Organizing partners are based in Norway, Germany, India, South Africa, and the United States.
The project’s activities include an annual international conference and Net-Zero Future Schools organized by five universities worldwide. Conferences provide opportunities to exchange knowledge and share research, innovation, best practices, and regional perspectives through keynote lectures, technical sessions, and social programs. Events have been held in Oslo, Norway, in 2024 and Cape Town, South Africa, in 2025. The 2026 conference is scheduled for September 30 to October 2 in Darmstadt, Germany.
The annual schools offer students and early-career researchers an immersive learning experience in net-zero construction. Their programs include lectures, keynote talks, hands-on workshops, and social activities, helping participants build knowledge and connections while preparing to contribute to a sustainable, net-zero future.
