Presentation by Professor Saul Humphrey, President of the CIOB, on the forces driving climate and biodiversity breakdown and how the built environment can become more sustainable.
Professor Saul Humphrey, President of the Chartered Institute of Building, is coming to the Edith Morley Building on Tuesday 3 November for a presentation he's titled Tipping Points. It runs from 12:15 to 14:15 in the Van Emden Lecture Theatre (101), which is part of the Whiteknights Campus at the University of Reading (RG6 6UR).
The session is run by CIOB Reading in collaboration with the APM Built Environment Interest Network. Humphrey frames 'tipping points' as the forces driving climate and biodiversity breakdown, and the growing risks of feedback loops and cascading effects. He presents the session not only as a warning about the challenges ahead but as an opportunity to create positive societal tipping points that can transform the built environment to become more sustainable and resilient, restoring balance within planetary boundaries while avoiding unintended consequences.
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It's a lunchtime slot, so it works if you're nearby. The session opens with a welcome and light refreshments, and it closes with a Q&A and networking. If you're in the industry, it can contribute to an annual CPD return. It's free for CIOB members, students and University of Reading staff, and £25 for non-members, with an optional £5 CIOB Assist donation on top.
Date
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
12:15
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+18 years
