Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment

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  • Sunday, 04 August 2024 11:23

Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment

MSA University Architecture Department is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Sustainable Architecture Conference ‘Sustainability and Beyond: Prospects in the Built Environment,’ which is a representation of a transformative approach towards designing and constructing buildings that prioritize environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability.

 

Over the years, this conference has evolved into a platform for exchanging ideas, exploring innovations, and advancing discussion on sustainable practices within the realm of architecture. This year's conference promises to build upon the successes of its predecessors, digging deeper into crucial topics such as Energy Assessment and Building Performance Analytics, Healthy Indoor Environment, Smart Environment and Green Technologies, Sustainable Urban Design, Climate Change Action and Retrofit and Resilience.

 

As global awareness of climate change and resource depletion grows, architects are increasingly integrating principles of sustainability into their practices.

 

This shift not only aims to minimize the environmental impact of buildings but also seeks to enhance occupant well-being and minimize lifecycle costs. From passive design strategies that optimize natural light and ventilation to the use of renewable materials and advanced energy-efficient technologies, sustainable architecture embodies a commitment to creating built environments that harmonize and contribute positively to the natural world.

 

Join us for a transformative exploration of how architecture can lead the way towards a greener, more sustainable future. Engage with industry experts, visionary architects, and fellow enthusiasts as we research into the latest advancements, trends, and practices shaping the built environment today.

 

 

A. Energy Assessment and Building Performance Analytics

 

  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy in Buildings
  • Energy Provision Technologies

 

B. Healthy Indoor Environment

 

  • Indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
  • Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Thermal Comfort, Daylighting and Acoustics.

 

C. Smart Environment and Green Technologies

 

  • Energy-Efficient Building Envelopes
  • Advanced Parametric Design & Environmental Modelling
  • Sustainable Materials and Construction Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Built Environment
  • Emerging Innovation and Trends

 

D. Sustainable Urban Design

 

  • Sustainable Landscape Architecture
  • Sustainable, Active and Green Urban Mobility
  • Inclusive Sustainable Development and Societies
  • Heritage Rehabilitation and Restoration for Sustainable Development

 

E. Climate Change Action

 

  • Climate-Adaptive Architecture
  • Mitigation and Carbon Emissions Reduction

 

F. Retrofit and Resilience

 

  • Post-Disaster Recovery
  • Disaster Risk Management and Reduction.

 

 

3. Important dates:

 

  • Conference date: 7/12 (Saturday) & 8/12 (Sunday)
  • Abstract submission deadline date: 24/8
  • Full paper submission deadline date: 19/10