This proceedings addresses the challenges of urbanization that gravely affect the world's ecosystems. To become efficiently sustainable and regenerative, buildings and cities need to adopt smart solutions. This book discusses innovations of the built environment while depicting how such practices can transform future buildings and urban areas into places of higher value and quality. The book aims to examine the interrelationship between people, nature and technology, which is essential in pursuing smart environments that optimize human wellbeing, motivation and vitality, as well as promoting cohesive and inclusive societies: Urban Sociology - Community Involvement - Place-making and Cultural Continuity Environmental Psychology - Smart living - Just City. The book presents exemplary practical experiences that reflect smart strategies, technologies and innovations, by established and emerging professionals, provides a forum of real-life discourse. The primary audience for the work will be from the fields of architecture, urban planning and built-environment systems, including multi-disciplinary academics as well as professionals.

Links practice with scientific research in cutting-edge smart technologies Presents Egypt as a prime location for solar and wind resources Exchanges innovative initiatives for solar energy and other renewable energy resources

Inhalt
Introduction to Conference.- Chapter 1. Smart Solutions.- Chapter 2. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.- Chapter 3. Regenerative Design.- Chapter 4. People and Environment.- Chapter 5. Inception and Evolution Education.- Chapter 6. Practical Exemplars and Real-Life Experiences.- Final Outcomes and Future Perspectives.