Explore an immersive virtual reality exhibition to discover international projects offering solutions to the climate crisis. Accessible globally from a laptop, tablet or mobile device, this exhibition invites everyone to learn about innovative and sustainable ideas for buildings, cities and infrastructure that are having a positive impact on people’s lives.
International jury
The ‘COP26 Built Environment Virtual Pavilion Open Call’ was launched at the end of June 2021 to help find global projects that offered replicable solutions to the climate crisis. These projects, along with a centrepiece installation, are on display in the Build Better Now exhibition.
An international selection committee brought a worldview to the exhibition, advising ofthe sustainability standards in different countries and the challenges projects in different areas might face. Many thanks to our international judges below for choosing and championing the projects live in the exhibition.
Dr. Anna Braune
Head of Research and Development, DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council)
Anna is an initiator and founding member of the German...
Chris Brown
Executive Chair, igloo Regeneration
Chris Brown is currently a COP26 Built Environment Climate Ambassador...
Tor Burrows
Executive Director - Sustainability & Innovation, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI)
As Executive Director of Sustainability & Innovation, Tor galvanizes the...
Jorge Chapa
Head of Market Transformation, Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
As the Head of Market Transformation, Jorge is responsible for...
Elizabeth Wangeci Chege
Chair of World Green Building Council: Africa Regional Network
Elizabeth is the CEO and Co-Founder of WEB Limited –...
Christina Cheong
Green Buildings Lead, Global Green Growth Institute
Christina is a Green Buildings Specialist and leads the Community of Practice in...
Hastings Chikoko
Managing Director of Regions and Mayoral Engagement & Regional Director for Africa, C40
Hastings is the Managing Director of Regions and Mayoral Engagement...
Felipe Faria
CEO, Green Building Council Brazil
Felipe is the CEO of the Green Building Council Brazil,...
Jane Findlay
President of the Landscape Institute and Director of Fira
Jane Findlay is a Landscape Architect, the founding director of...
Sunand Prasad
Principal, Penoyre & Prasad
Sunand Prasad is a Principal of Perkins&Will and co-founder of...
Sue Riddlestone OBE
CEO and Co-Founder, Bioregional
Sue’s been a champion of zero-carbon homes and communities for...
Diba Salam
Founder and Creative Director, Studio DS London
Diba Salam is the Founder and Creative Director of StudioDS,...
Amanda Sturgeon
Regenerative Design Lead, Mott MacDonald
Amanda Sturgeon, FAIA is the Head of Regenerative Design at...
Peter Templeton
President and CEO, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Peter Templeton is President and CEO of the Cradle to...
Wei Yang
President, Royal Town Planning Institute
Wei is President of the Royal Town Planning Institute for...
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