The London event offers architects, designers and construction professionals a first look at the latest advanced materials and enviromentally ethical technologies
Futurebuild is returning to the ExCeL London from 4 to 6 March 2025.
The RIBA will be in attendance as part of the Futurebuild Arena, providing a central hub for thought-provoking literature and insightful conversations.
A must-visit for all those seeking to stay ahead of the curve, the RIBA Bookshop will offer expertly curated titles that reflect the latest in architectural thought, sustainability and innovation.
Featured works will include:
- The Re-Use Atlas by Duncan Baker-Brown A practical and accessible guide for architects transitioning from a linear to a circular economy.
- RIBA Climate Guide by Mina Hasman Practical advice on how architecture can respond to the climate crisis.
- Designed to Perform by Tom Dollard Updated, highly illustrated guide to achieving better energy performance in all types of new build homes.
- Materials by Hattie Hartman The book which help designers understand the environmental repercussions of their material choices.
- Sustainable Interior Design by Chloe Bullock Outlines what key sustainability information on all sustainable approaches that every interior designer needs to know.
The Bookshop team will also host author meet-and-greet sessions.
New product exhibitions; critical knowledge programmes
Futurebuild 2025 is set to be an immersive experience for anyone passionate about shaping the future of architecture and construction. Here are some of the highlights:
- Main exhibition floor See first-hand the advanced materials and technologies that industry-leading suppliers are offering for more sustainable projects. Exhibitors such as the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, RIBA, The Concrete Centre and others will present products designed to meet modern sustainability and project demands.
- The Innovation Trail Cutting-edge technologies, materials and tools that will define the industry in the years to come. Innovation Partners include Heidelberg Materials UK, BIPVCO and more. All Innovation Partners will also be hosting Innovation Talks throughout the event, showcasing their latest products and solutions.
- Futurebuild Arena Three days of thought-provoking sessions covering critical themes such as circularlity, social justice and actionable sustainability, all CPD-accredited. The sessions will focus on how to meet industry targets in the next one, five and 10 years.
- Impact Stages Over 120 hours of CPD content with sessions on Buildings, Materials, Energy, Placemaking and FutureX Digital Disruptors. From the latest developments in energy efficiency to navigating the complexities of modern construction, the Impact Stages will look at a diverse range of topics. The CPD sessions are designed to help architects and designers continue their professional growth with topics tailored to the pressing challenges of the built environment.
- National Retrofit Conference Sponsored by Sustainable Building Services and co-located with Futurebuild, this three-day event provides a hub for professionals tackling net-zero goals through retrofitting. Curated by Retrofit Academy CIC and National Retrofit Hub, the conference focuses on scaling up retrofit initiatives to regenerate the UK’s building stock.
Futurebuild 2025 will be an unmissable event and whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of re-use practices, gain insights into climate action or explore the latest design innovations, Futurebuild promises a wealth of opportunities to elevate your practice.
View the full Knowledge Programme at futurebuild.co.uk/knowledge-programme
Futurebuild 2025, 4 to 6 March, ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL.
Visitor registration is now open at futurebuild.co.uk/registration. For more information about Futurebuild 2025, the home of innovation, visit futurebuild.co.uk