Gabriel Pérez, Chair of WGIC26 and member of the Scientific Committee, recently represented the congress at REBUILD 2026, one of the leading events in the building and construction sector.
Session: "Green in Hospitality Spaces"
Gabriel Pérez took part in the session "Green in hospitality spaces", alongside Jeffrey Brock, Founding Partner of Moneo Brock. The discussion brought together perspectives from research, architecture, and industry to explore the transformative potential of nature in hospitality environments.
Key Discussion Points
The session explored how green infrastructure and nature-based solutions can enhance hospitality environments, contributing to:
- More sustainable spaces — Reducing energy consumption and environmental impact through integrated vegetation
- Resilient design — Climate-adaptive strategies that perform under changing conditions
- User-focused experiences — Biophilic environments that improve guest well-being and satisfaction
- Economic value — How green credentials increasingly drive hospitality industry competitiveness
Connecting Research, Industry, and Practice
This presence at REBUILD 2026 reinforces WGIC26's role as a bridge between:
- Cutting-edge research in green infrastructure
- Real-world industry applications across sectors
- Policy frameworks that enable sustainable development
The hospitality sector represents a growing area of opportunity for green infrastructure implementation, with hotels, resorts, and urban developments increasingly integrating living systems into their design.
About the Congress Committee
Gabriel Pérez leads a diverse Scientific Committee comprising international experts in green infrastructure, urban planning, ecology, architecture, and public health.
Discover who makes up the Congress Committee →
The 12th World Congress on Green Infrastructure will be held in Barcelona and Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) from 27–30 October 2026. Register now to connect with the global community shaping the future of green infrastructure.
