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Jul 14
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527. Panel: Innovative Design and Techno...

Mustafa Sherif
About this episode

This topic will be discussing improving the sustainability of social housing using innovative technologies and approaches to housing design, construction, financing and management. From the development of eco-friendly building materials to the implementation of a smart city concepts exploring strategies to design eco-friendly housing while integrating new technologies, green spaces and community areas.

Panelist

  • H.E. Dr. Maher Al Shaer Managing Director and Vice Chairman of - Bahrain
  • Mr. Olli Liukkaala, CEO, Disperse, UK
  • Mr. Ethan Kent, Placemaking X, USA
  • Mr. Iain Hulse, Director, Social Housing & Construction Innovation, Building For Humanity

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This episode is from the Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector 2025 in Bahrain.

I was honored to be invited to the Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector 2025, held from April 23 to 25 at Exhibition World Bahrain.

The summit served as a dynamic platform for exploring innovative solutions in social housing, aligning with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.

Key topics included sustainable construction, smart urban planning, community-centered development, and the role of the private sector in housing growth.

The event emphasized collaboration between public and private sectors to foster economic growth and social development through improved housing strategies.

For more information about the summit, please visit the official website: housingsummit.bh.


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