II NEUROARCHITECTURE MEETING
PRACTICE AND VALUE CREATION

 The II Neuroarchitecture Meeting aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience research and practical applications in architecture and real estate development, fostering a community of practice dedicated to creating healthier, more equitable built environments.
 
This event brings together experts to explore how neuroscience informed design can create healthier, more equitable built environments while delivering social, environmental, and economic value.

The event invites reflection on how neuroarchitecture can guide developers, real estate investors and public policies in creating healthier, more inclusive spaces focused on collective well-being.

Knowledge Exchange
Promote knowledge exchange between NeuroArchitecture and real estate experts

Integration Strategies
Explore strategies to integrate neuroscience-based design into real estate projects

Value Demonstration
Demonstrate the economic and social value of Neuroarchitecture

Networking
Create opportunities for networking and collaboration
among industry professionals

8:30 - 9:00         Reception and Registration
Participant check-in with welcome coffee and networking opportunities

9:00 - 9:15          Opening Remarks
Welcome and introduction to the theme by:

• Teresa Ribeiro - APN
• Bruno Miranda/ Paulo Morgado / Ana Bonifácio - eMotional cities (FMUL | IGOT)
• Hélder Nascimento - Espaço de Arquitetura
• Hugo Santos Ferreira - APPII

9:15 - 11:00         Expert Panel - Case Studies and Applications

Distinguished speakers sharing insights on practical applications:

• Tye Farrow - Farrow Partners - Salutogenic Design - Design That Actively Incites Health
• Cleo Valentine - University of Cambridge Doctoral Visiting Fellow at Harvard University - Architectural Neuroimmunology and the built environment
• Natalia Olszewska - IMPRONTA - Innovative, Evidence-Based Design for Health-Focused Environments

Followed by Q&A session

11:00 - 11:30         Coffee Break and Networking

Opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow attendees

11:30 - 12:15      Round Table and Interactive Debate

Discussion on challenges, opportunities, and the integration of Neuroarchitecture in real-world projects.

Moderator

• Bruno Miranda - eMotional Cities - Lisbon Medicine University

Participants

• Tye Farrow - Farrow Partners 
• Cleo Valentine - HKS Inc
• Natalia Olszewska - IMPRONTA
• Maria Eduarda Kopper - ADK Architects
• Miguel Saraiva - Arquiteto, Saraiva + Associados
• Rui Roncha - Emerge - Grupo MotaEngil

Followed by Q&A session

12:15 - 12:45     Special Presentations

• Built Value Institute
• Well Summit Lisbon 
• Giovanna Jagger IWBI - Green Lab
• Bernardo Sá Vaz 

12:45 - 14:00       Network Lunch

Networking opportunity with refreshments provided

14:00 - 15:45        Expert Panel 3 Social, Environmental and Economic Value of Neuroarchitecture

How can Neuroarchitecture principles contribute to the social, environmental and economic valuation of real estate assets.

Sophie Schuller & Alba Mendez
Common Space Collective & Qualia Estudio
Challenging the Financialization of Space | Socially Responsible Real Estate | The Built Environment & Neurophysiophenomenology

Itai Palti
Hume, The Centre for Conscious Design
Science-Informed Architecture and Urban Design

Minjia Yang
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Vice President & Head of Sustainable Finance

15:45 - 16:15       Coffee Break and Networking

Refreshments and networking opportunity

16:15 - 17:30        Round Table and Interactive Debate

Topic: Real Estate and the Social, Environmental and Economic Value Creation

Moderator

• Margarida Caldeira - ULI Portugal | Wire Portugal | Broadway Maylan

Participants

• José Cardoso Botelho 
• Sophie Schuller - Built Value Institute
• Alba Mendez - Qualia Studio
• Minjia Yang - IWBI
• Itai Palti - CCD

17:30 - 18:00         Closing Remarks and Final Considerations

Reflections on the challenges and opportunities of Neuroarchitecture.

Next steps and roadmap for future initiatives.

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