INVITED SPEAKER IN ICCEA 2025

Dr. Lapyote Prasittisopin, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

 

Dr. Lapyote Prasittisopin is Director of Center of Excellent on Green Tech in Architecture, Chulalongkorn University and Associate Professor in Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. He received his MS degree in Material Science (Polymer) and his PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Material) from Oregon State University, USA as well as B.Eng. Chemical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and LL. B. Law from Sukhothai Thammathirat University. He was former a researcher at Siam Cement Group, Thailand and O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, USA to launch several structural products. He has published 14 patents and more than 100 academic articles. His research interests include Architecture Engineering, Digital Construction, Building Materials, Sustainability, and Circular Design.

Speech Title: ARCHITECTURE 5.0: Bridging the Human-Centric Gap in Industry 5.0 for Sustainable and Resilient Innovation in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Sector

Abstract: As the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector evolves with technologies from Industry 4.0—such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data—there is growing interest in transitioning toward Industry 5.0, also called as "Architecture 5.0", which emphasizes human-centricity, sustainability, and resilient innovation aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). However, the application of Architecture 5.0 within AEC sector remains very limited, particularly in addressing human-centered approaches. This review and thematic analysis determined 140 peer-reviewed articles from the Scopus database to assess current research trends and identify gaps. The analysis reveals that energy efficiency (38 occurrences), urban design (30), and project management (21) dominate the discourse, while critical areas such as decision-making (15), air quality (11), sensor integration (7), and deep learning (7) are significantly underrepresented. These findings present an imbalance in research efforts, suggesting the need for expanded focus on technologies and strategies that prioritize human well-being, real-time feedback, and adaptive resilience. This paper offers a conceptual framework and actionable recommendations of Architecture 5.0 for policymakers, planners, designers, and other stakeholders to guide the AEC sector toward a more human-centric, sustainable, and resilient  future.