A new kind of engineering
for a more sustainable
future.
The IEES was founded in 1993, with the idea to bring
together experts and conduct Ecological Engineering
activities within an international society.
A new kind of engineering for a more sustainable future.
The IEES was founded in 1993, with the idea to bring together experts and conduct Ecological Engineering activities within an international society.
An international network of Ecological Engineering enthusiasts
The IEES was founded in 1993, with the idea to bring together experts and conduct Ecological Engineering activities within an international society. Ultimaltely, we want to promote Ecological Engineering as the most important way of construction in the 21st century.
1993
Founding year
10
Symposia organized
5
Continents
400+
Members
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Become part of our worldwide network of ecological engineering enthusiasts and take part in regular conferences, become a co-editor and submit your own lighthouse projects
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The International Ecological Engineering Society announces election results for the 2023-2025 Board
The International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2023-2025 Board. Thanks to all who cast their votes. Congratulations to the following three individuals, including one re-elected Board Member and two new Board Members. Asst. Prof. Dr Alexandros Stefanakis, President (new) Asst. Prof. Dr David Finger, Vice-President (new) Mr Raffael Känzig, Treasurer (re-elected) The new Board will begin its term in May 2023. The new Board...
Why should ecologists care for engineering?
Simply spoken: because engineering is the most influential human practice on Earth. "It is no longer possible to understand, predict, or successfully manage ecological pattern,...
Restart IEES: Update on the process
To all interested in ecological engineering Dear friends of IEES, It's great to see that some progress has been made in the past months. Here's a brief update: IEES now has an...
Restart IEES – Call for participation
Wanted: Juniors: Join the IEES operational team and help shape the process! Seniors: Share your Ecological Engineering lighthouse project in the discussion on EE principles!IEES...
Restart of IEES – Picking up speed
What is the future role of IEES and how could it support other societies? Human society urgently needs to move towards more sustainable practices. We believe that Ecological...
Restart IEES: Update on the process
To all interested in ecological engineering Dear friends of IEES, It's great to see that some progress has been made in the past months. Here's a brief update: IEES now has an active board that meets about every 2 months to reflect and steer the process the renewal of the collaboration with a...
Restart IEES – Call for participation
Wanted: Juniors: Join the IEES operational team and help shape the process! Seniors: Share your Ecological Engineering lighthouse project in the discussion on EE principles!IEES is a non-profit organization, founded in 1993 with the aim to promote ecologically inspired design and holistic thinking...
Restart of IEES – Picking up speed
What is the future role of IEES and how could it support other societies? Human society urgently needs to move towards more sustainable practices. We believe that Ecological Engineering, using the broad definition promoted by IEES, can substantially contribute to this process. In order to become a...
A NEW LIFE FOR IEES 🙂
Dear IEES members, dear colleagues, During the last months, we have worked on breathing life into IEES. Together with Andreas Schönborn and the two co-presidents, Petter Jenssen and Johannes Heeb, we contacted the AEES board (American Ecological Engineering Society) to reactivate the IEES...
Invitation to Ecosummit participants
To the EcoSummit 2016 participants, In accordance with the conference executive committee, we would like to invite you to the joint session 11-23 - Ecological Engineering Practice: An International Review, which will take place on Tuesday Aug. 30 at 9:00 in the room Sully 3. The session is...