Focus on Built Heritage and Ecology
From October 7 to 31, the event brings the latest trends in sustainable architecture, renewable energy sources, and the ecological approach to Szeged. The central theme explores how to create a harmonious unity between built heritage and natural values in response to the challenges of the age of climate change.
Why This is Important for the Cluster
The Archenerg-Metal Cluster participates in the event as a strategic partner. The Cluster considers the dissemination of energy-conscious, sustainable architectural solutions to be its core mission. The innovative technologies, climate design tools, and system house optimizations presented here all contribute to increasing the efficiency of the domestic construction industry and strengthening energy independence. The event provides an excellent platform for knowledge sharing between industry professionals and the general public.
Featured Professional Days: October 7 and 8
The two featured professional days of the conference will provide a detailed insight into the most current topics.
Additional prominent speakers for the professional days include:
- Elemér Szalma, President of the Water Habitat Protection Section of the MHE, will present on both days: onOctober 7, he will showcase the unconventional rehabilitation of the Bite-szék (salt lake), and on October 8, he will focus on engineering structures.
- Péter Monostory, architectural engineer, will provide examples ofecological building in the afternoon program on October 7.
- The topic ofurban farming will be discussed by Mihály Bóka, retired engineer, with an outlook on the energy consumption possibilities of passenger car traffic.
- Erzsébet Baloghné Pataki, mechanical engineer (ÖKO-CENTRUM), will address the mysterious question of the"House Organ" on October 8.
- Péter Fritz, chartered mechanical engineer, energy consultant, and Vice-President of the Archenerg-Metal Cluster, will explore the question of the effect of the physical parameters of hemp houses on thermal comfort.
The presentations thus cover a broad spectrum, including architectural solutions, energy management, and the protection of wetlands.
Detailed program:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS – DISCUSSION FORUM I.
Opening of the 25th New Szeged Bio-Architecture Days
Richárd Jäger, Head of Institution
90th anniversary of the birth of architect János Takács
Ernő Kiss, retired cultural educator
Present (recent past 2019–2025) – Future (2030–2050) in the utilization of solar energy Or: how much does free energy cost?
Tamás Véghély, electrical engineer
Exemplary urban development – possibilities for reducing private car traffic in Szeged
Dr. Mihály Rigó, retired engineer
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Non-traditional rehabilitation of the Bite Valley (alkaline lake)
Dr. Elemér Szalma, chair of the MHT Wetland Conservation Section
Examples of ecological construction
Péter Monostory, Architectural Engineer
The impact of changes in feed-in tariffs for small solar-powered household power plants on owners and the economic environment – solutions and anomalies
Tímea Blaskó, Economist
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS – DISCUSSION FORUM II.
The results and objectives of the Green City Program
Edvin Mihálik, municipal representative, advisor responsible for the Green City Program at the Municipality of Szeged
Networked solar panel systems in the DÉMÁSZ area
Erzsébet Barnayné Pataki, mechanical engineer, ÖKO-CENTRUM
Kurgán or velve?
Dr. Elemér Szalma, chair of the MHT Wetland Protection Section
Can reinforcement and emotional loops be used to create engineering structures? Presentation on the practice of constructing two-phase reinforced concrete shell structures
Zsolt Kassai, engineer
The contradictions of rainwater drainage and water retention (analysis of precipitation data from the HumgarmoMT automatic measuring network) (Black, Grey, Green, Blue Cities – ZKI)
Engineer György Andó
The Effect of the Physical Parameters of Hemp Houses on Comfort Level
Péter Fritz, certified mechanical engineer, energy specialist