Topics/Call for Papers

So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Integrated Design & Planning for the Built Environment

• Smart Cities & Urban Systems:
  • Integration of IoT, AI, and big data in urban planning and management.
  • Smart infrastructure for energy, water, waste, and connectivity.
  • Data-driven urban planning and decision-making.
  • Digital Twins for urban environments and infrastructure.
• Sustainable & Resilient Design:
  • Net-zero energy buildings and districts.
  • Climate-responsive architecture and passive design strategies.
  • Adaptive reuse of existing buildings and infrastructure.
  • Designing for extreme events (earthquakes, floods, wildfires, heatwaves).
  • Circular economy principles in construction and demolition.
  • Urban green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
• Urban Planning & Policy:
  • Land use planning and zoning for sustainable development.
  • Policies promoting mixed-use development and walkable communities.
  • Public participation and community engagement in urban design.
  • Economic and social equity in urban development.
• Human-Centric Design:
  • Designing for health, well-being, and comfort in buildings and public spaces.
  • Universal design and accessibility in architecture and transportation.
  • Biophilic design and integrating nature into the built environment.
  • Psychological impacts of built spaces on occupants.

II. Architecture & Building Design Innovation

• Architectural Theory & Criticism:
  • Contemporary architectural discourse and future trends.
  • Post-digital architecture and the impact of computation.
  • Critical regionalism and local identity in globalized architecture.
  • Phenomenology of space and embodied experience in architecture.
• Advanced Building Materials & Construction:
  • Sustainable and eco-friendly building materials (e.g., mass timber, self-healing concrete, recycled materials).
  • Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in construction.
  • Modular and prefabricated construction techniques.
  • Smart materials and responsive building envelopes.
  • High-performance facades and fenestration.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Fabrication:
  • Advanced BIM applications for design, construction, and facility management.
  • Parametric and generative design tools.
  • Digital fabrication techniques and robotic construction.
  • Interoperability and data exchange in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
• Structural Engineering & Building Performance:
  • Seismic design and retrofitting of structures.
  • Performance-based design and structural optimization.
  • Innovative structural systems (e.g., tension structures, shell structures).
  • Building energy modeling and performance simulation.
  • Daylighting and natural ventilation strategies.
• Building Systems & Technologies:
  • HVAC and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) systems.
  • Smart building automation and control systems.
  • Renewable energy integration in buildings (solar PV, geothermal, wind).
  • Advanced lighting design and control.
  • Water management systems in buildings (rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling).

III. Transportation Engineering & Mobility Solutions

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS):
  • Traffic management and control systems.
  • Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) and their infrastructure needs.
  • Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.
  • Smart parking solutions.
  • Big data analytics for traffic flow and mobility patterns.
• Sustainable Transportation Planning:
  • Public transportation innovations (BRT, light rail, high-speed rail).
  • Active transportation (pedestrian and cycling infrastructure).
  • Micro-mobility solutions (e-scooters, bike-sharing).
  • Integrated multimodal transport systems.
  • Transportation demand management (TDM).
• Transportation Infrastructure Design & Construction:
  • Pavement engineering and sustainable road materials.
  • Bridge design, maintenance, and structural health monitoring.
  • Tunnel engineering and underground infrastructure.
  • Railway engineering and high-speed rail infrastructure.
  • Port and airport design and management.
• Transportation Electrification & Alternative Fuels:
  • Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment.
  • Hydrogen and other alternative fuel technologies for transport.
  • Grid integration of electrified transport.
• Logistics & Freight Transportation:
  • Sustainable supply chain management.
  • Urban logistics and last-mile delivery solutions.
  • Automated freight transportation (e.g., autonomous trucks, drone delivery).
• Resilience & Security in Transportation Networks:
  • Designing transportation infrastructure for climate change impacts.
  • Disaster preparedness and recovery in transportation.
  • Cybersecurity for transportation systems.

IV. Interdisciplinary & Cross-Cutting Themes

• Digital Twins for Integrated Design & Operations:
  • Creating living digital models that combine building and transportation data for holistic management.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Environmental Impact:
  • Evaluating the environmental footprint of buildings and transportation systems from cradle to grave.
• Policy, Regulations & Economics:
  • Urban planning policies, building codes, and transportation regulations.
  • Funding and financing models for infrastructure projects.
  • Economic impact of design and transportation choices.
• Education & Workforce Development:
  • Curriculum development for integrated architecture, engineering, and planning.
  • Training for new technologies (BIM, AI, digital fabrication) in the industry.
  • Addressing the skills gap in the built environment professions.
• Sensing & Monitoring Technologies:
  • Structural health monitoring of bridges and buildings.
  • Environmental sensing for air quality, noise, and urban heat.
  • Real-time monitoring of traffic and pedestrian flows.
• Human Factors & User Experience:
  • Ergonomics and user-centered design in buildings and vehicles.
  • Designing intuitive interfaces for smart building and transportation systems.