May 8-9, 2024

Join the BSI's Summit and help develop forward-thinking solutions around smart sustainability based on societal and planetary challenges.

Digifest Dialogues: BSI Summit

Calling all students and faculty! Join the BSI's summit and help develop forward-thinking solutions around smart sustainability based on societal and planetary challenges.
Date:
May 8, 2024
May 9, 2024
Location:
3 Lower Jarvis St. Toronto

Overview

BSI’s ‘Digifest Dialogues’ aims to identify and analyze forward-thinking challenges and solutions surrounding Smart Sustainability, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Based on societal and planetary challenges, three Streams have been identified: Ways of Sharing, Ways of Caring, and Ways of Living. We will develop the outputs from the Summit as new research projects, to be applied to future projects of the BSI’s International Charrettes, BSI’s Grad Certification programs, and the BSI’s Global Solutions Studio.

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What are the Streams?

Ways of Sharing

• The relationship between Working & Learning

• Themes: harmonization of work and learning practices, people-friendly workspaces, sustainable learning methodologies

‍• Facilitator: Eric Meerkamper
• Case Study: FireINtegra



In a world facing sustainability challenges, the relationship between work and learning needs a paradigm shift. Not only do traditional models contribute to environmental strain but emerging technologies are increasingly both enabling change and disrupting existing work and learning models, creating a pressing need for sustainable innovations that harmonize work and learning practices.

This Stream will explore sustainable innovations in learning and work.

Determine how cutting-edge practices can provide solutions to the environmental and social upheaval that is underway. From the harmonization of work and learning practices, to people-friendly workspaces, to sustainable learning methodologies, we'll delve into transformative solutions that shape a future that is more socially sustainable.

• The relationship between Health & Wellness

• Themes: mental well-being, community resilience, and inclusive care strategies

• Facilitator: Jane Cooke-Lauder
• Case Study: Source Farm



Exploring novel ways of caring for individuals and communities.

In our fast-paced world, health challenges abound, impacting both individuals and communities. The traditional approaches to healthcare often fall short in addressing the holistic well-being of individuals, leaving communities vulnerable to various health-related issues.

This Stream will explore innovative solutions in the realm of health and wellness.

We’ll lead discussions on holistic approaches to healthcare, mental well-being, community resilience, and inclusive care strategies. We’ll delve into the latest advancements, compassionate strategies, and collaborative initiatives that contribute to healthier societies.

Ways of Caring

Ways of Living

• The relationship between Housing & Community

• Themes: redefine urban living, infrastructure development, and housing design

• Facilitator: Kristina Verner
• Case Study: Eglinton West



Our current living practices and infrastructure often contribute to environmental degradation and urban challenges.

Traditional approaches to housing and infrastructure can be unsustainable, posing threats to both the well-being of individuals and the health of the planet.

This Stream will explore cutting-edge solutions and sustainable practices that redefine urban living, infrastructure development, and housing design. We’ll envision and create a blueprint for tomorrow’s living spaces where comfort and environmental harmony coexist.

What are the Streams?

Don't hesitate to join us on this insightful journey towards a brighter future.

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Recordings from the Summit are now available!