DS²BE is a joint initiative of the Belgian research groups working on sustainability issues in the built environment. It brings together eight universities: Université Libre de Bruxelles, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, KULeuven, UCLouvain, Université de Liège, UHasselt, UAntwerpen and UGent.
DS²BE 2023 is co-hosted by Perspective.Brussels, situated at the back of the Royal Palace between the central station and the Matonge neighbourhood.
For the next DS²BE 2023, a two-day event on 25-26 May 2023 in Brussels, we invite contributions differentiated along the stage of the PhD research.
Submission and registrations closed
Following the reviews by the engaged scientific committee, PhD researchers have updated their paper or poster. The final versions have been uploaded together with all details for us to assemble the book of abstracts.
Everyone who plans to attend the seminar, including supervisors, should have registered their presence. If you did not, contact info@ds2be.net to verify if it is still possible to welcome you.
The detailed program and book of abstracts are now available.
Review phase
Submissions (due by March 3rd) are currently being distributed and reviewed by the scientific committee. It is still possible to submit your abstract and poster or paper but the organisers cannot guarantee it will be reviewed in time. As from Friday March 31st the final registration form will be open on this page.
Call for contributions
According to DS²BE’s mission, contributions during the seminar must tackle sustainability issues in the built environment. They can range from the scale level of a building product to that of a city or whole region. Theoretical and methodological developments, as well as empirical findings of technical and social nature, are welcome.
For DS²BE 2023 the scientific and organizing committees invite contributions differentiated along the stage of the PhD research:
PhD researchers at an advanced stage (from year 3) are invited to present substantial research results, e.g. a case study, draft article, or thesis chapter. After an abstract (300 words, English) they also submit a full paper (4000 words, English).
To prepare their paper, researchers must use this paper template. In this template, some more detailed guidance is provided. Note that during the seminar, the paper will be presented using a slide deck.
PhD researchers at an early stage (years 1 and 2) of their research are invited to pitch key hypotheses, methods, and preliminary findings. They only submit an abstract (300 words, English) and a supporting poster.
To prepare their poster, researchers must use this poster template. In this template, some more detailed guidance is provided. Note that during the seminar, the poster will be used to present your work (no slide deck).
The scientific committee of senior researchers will review all abstracts and papers, and written feedback will be given. Only abstracts will be published. This allows further development of the manuscript into a journal paper for example.
The added value of submitting an abstract or full paper is the constructive feedback provided by peers in a written format, and the interactive feedback following each presentation.
Certificates of Participation will be issued to participants, which might be used to gain credits from their doctoral schools.
By the 20th of January, 69 persons preregistered for DS²BE 2023. Have a look at this interactive graph to find out who they are.
Timeline
Fr. 20/01/2023 - Preregistration for paper presentations or poster pitches
Fr. 03/03/2023 - Submission of full papers or abstracts & posters
Fr. 31/03/2023 - Notification of peer review feedback
Fr. 28/04/2023 - Registration and submission of revised papers or abstracts & posters
Th. 25/05/2023 - DS2BE day ONE
Fr. 26/05/2023 - DS2BE day TWO
Scientific committee
Prof. Ahmed Z. Khan (ULB),
Prof. Luisa Moretto (ULB),
Prof. Geoffrey Grulois (ULB),
Prof. Bernard Deprez (ULB),
Prof. Niels De Temmerman (VUB),
Prof. Waldo Galle (VUB),
Prof. Stephanie Van de Voorde (VUB),
Prof. Lars De Laet (VUB),
Prof. Karen Allacker (KUL),
Prof. Frank De Troyer (KUL),
Prof. Hilde Breesch (KUL),
Dr. Damien Trigaux (KUL),
Prof. Nathan Van Den Bossche (UG),
Prof. Lionel Devlieger (UG),
Prof. Jelle Laverge (UG),
Prof. Arnold Janssens (UG),
Prof. Marijke Steeman (UG),
Prof. Griet Verbeeck (UH),
Prof. Elke Knapen (UH),
Prof. Rafael Novais Passarelli (UH)
Prof. Shady Attia (ULg),
Prof. Philippe André (ULg),
Prof. Sigrid Reiter (ULg),
Prof. Jacques Teller (ULg),
Prof. Jean-Marie Halleux (ULg),
Prof. Geoffrey van Moeseke (UCLouvain),
Prof. Bernard Declève (UCLouvain),
Prof. Andre Stephan (UCLouvain),
Prof. Maider Llaguno (UCLouvain),
Prof. Tim De Kock (UA),
Dr. Matti Buyle (UA),
Prof. Bob Geldermans (UA).
Organising committee
Prof. Ahmed Z. Khan (ULB),
Prof. Niels De Temmerman (VUB),
Prof. Karen Allacker (KUL),
Prof. Marijke Steeman (UG),
Prof. Griet Verbeeck (UH),
Prof. Shady Attia (ULg),
Prof. Geoffrey van Moeseke (UCLouvain),
Prof. Tim De Kock (UA).
Hosting committee DS²BE 2023
Prof. Waldo Galle (VUB),
Prof. Ahmed Z. Khan (ULB),
Prof. Niels De Temmerman (VUB).
Giulia Verga (ULB),
Jeroen Poppe (VUB),
Esther Geboes (VUB),
Gabrielle Kawa (VUB),
Margaux Lespagnard (VUB),
Paulien Beeckman (VUB),
Ruben Van Vooren (VUB),
Victor Ooghe (VUB-ULB),
Nathalie Verbrugghe (ULB).
For inquiries, contact info@ds2be.net