Jaana Merisaar

Jaana Merisaar | Tallinn University of Technology Tallinn, Estonia
Jaana Merisaar

Biography

Jaana Merisaar is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Business Administration at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), researching the circular economy and sustainable business models, with a focus on material reuse, resource valorization and industrial symbiosis. Through the Re-X project, she works with cities, developers and construction companies to advance standardized pre-demolition audits and digital tools that support the reuse of building structural elements and more circular, resource-efficient urban development.

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17:05h
Solution Talks | | SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS | | Infrastructure & Building |

From Bricks to Brains: How Are We Redefining What It Means to Build?

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Jaana Merisaar
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Queena Qian
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Esmail Al Saleh
Esmail Al Saleh Aramco Manager of Community Services Business Support Division Speaker

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2026-11-03 17:05 2026-11-03 17:55 Europe/Madrid From Bricks to Brains: How Are We Redefining What It Means to Build?

Cities are rethinking how urban spaces are designed, built, and maintained in response to growing environmental, social, and economic pressures. Innovation in infrastructure, construction, and urban planning is driving a shift toward more sustainable, resilient, and adaptable urban environments. As cities expand and transform, the focus is moving beyond growth alone to creating spaces that improve quality of life, optimize resources, and respond to future challenges. The next generation of urban development will depend on integrated approaches that combine sustainability, efficiency, technology, and human-centered design to shape smarter and more livable cities.

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