Technology Convergence for Sustainable Architectural Design... Advancing the Eco-friendly Design Model
SEOUL, South Korea, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 9, 2025, DFFPM (CEO Cho Shin-hyung), a leading architectural design firm, signed a business agreement (MOU) with POSCO E&C to collaborate on ESG-focused Upcycling+ eco-friendly building material technology, urban planning, and SOC structure design. The signing ceremony took place at POSCO E&C's Incheon headquarters (241 Incheon Tower-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon).
This partnership aims to develop integrated solutions that achieve carbon neutrality right from the design stage, by combining DFFPM's expertise in urban and architectural design with POSCO E&C's innovative eco-friendly building material technologies.
Through this agreement, the two parties have committed to:
Significantly, this collaboration is expected to revolutionize DFFPM's design processes, fostering an environment where designers consider both environmental and technical material properties from the earliest stages of a project.
DFFPM has long adhered to the philosophy that design should transcend mere aesthetics, evolving into spatial interpretations that reflect material properties and technologies. This agreement represents a practical stepping stone toward realizing DFFPM's core design principles.
CEO Cho Shin-hyung stated, "This agreement is an opportunity to establish a new benchmark for sustainable urban and structural design through the convergence of eco-friendly building materials and spatial design."
A POSCO E&C representative added, "We aim to jointly develop an advanced design technology system that incorporates ESG-focused Upcycling+ building materials from the early design stages, contributing to carbon neutrality efforts."
Since its inception, DFFPM has redefined design boundaries, extending its expertise beyond architecture to include interior design, material experimentation, and spatial philosophy. Building on this agreement, DFFPM plans to introduce sustainable design models across various fields, such as public architecture, urban regeneration, and smart cities. Additionally, it intends to intensify its architectural innovations to align with the carbon-neutral era through collaborations with domestic and international partners.
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DFFPM and POSCO E&C Sign Business Agreement for ESG-focused Upcycling+ and Eco-friendly Building Material Collaboration
Under the theme: Redefining Mobility: The Path to Autonomy
DUBAI, UAE, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened registration for the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, set to take place from 24–25 September 2025. The event will be held under the theme: Redefining Mobility: The Path to Autonomy.
The fourth edition of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport will take place under the theme Redefining Mobility: The Path to Autonomy, underscoring RTA's commitment to strengthening the leading role of Dubai Government and expanding the use of autonomous mobility technology at all levels. This edition of the challenge includes a variety of integrated transport modes that bring together multiple systems in one area for the use of passengers.
Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, Chair of the Organising Committee for the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, stated: "Thanks to the tremendous success achieved by the congress in its previous three editions, this event has become a global platform that brings together major local, regional, and international companies and entities operating in this field. It also attracts a large number of technology experts, innovators, specialists, decision-makers, investors, and government officials from around the world to explore and discuss the latest advancements in autonomous mobility."
Bahrozyan added: "The Dubai World Self-Driving Transport Congress aims to showcase Dubai's vision to transition 25% of the city's transport modes to autonomous systems by 2030. During the congress, the winning consortium of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2024 will be announced. The winning consortium will receive a prize of $3 million dollars, with participants in the challenge competing to present the most innovative solutions in autonomous mobility."
Companies entered the challenge either as a consortium of multiple entities or as a single entity, aiming to integrate several independent autonomous transport systems under one cohesive service umbrella.
Autonomous mobility has become a cornerstone of RTA's strategy. To this end, RTA is rolling out several innovative initiatives to bring autonomous mobility to life in Dubai.
To participate in or attend the conference, please register via the official event website: https://sdcongress.com/
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RTA Opens Registration for the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025
RTA Opens Registration for the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025
RTA Opens Registration for the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025
RTA Opens Registration for the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025
