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36th LISBON International Conference on Architecture & Transportation Engineering (LICATE-26) scheduled on May 13-15, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal)

LICATE-26

URL: https://earcee.eares.org/conference/321
Event Date: 2026-05-13 ~ 2026-05-15
Submission Date: 2026-05-01
Organizer: EARCEE
Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Architecture Transportation

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Transportation Infrastructure Design

This area focuses on the physical "bones" of transport systems, where structural integrity meets architectural form.

Bridges and Tunnels:
- Structural Typologies (Suspension, Cable-stayed, Arch).
- Subsurface Engineering and Boring Machines.
- Aesthetic Integration into Urban Landscapes.

Transit Hubs:
- Railway Station Architecture.
- Airport Terminal Planning (Concourse geometry, Gate logic).
- Intermodal Transfer Centers (Connecting bus, rail, and bike).

Pavement and Track Engineering:
- Material Science (High-performance concrete, asphalt).
- Railway Ballast and Sleeper Design.

2. Urban Planning and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

This explores how transportation shapes the way cities are built and how people live.

TOD Principles:
- High-density Zoning around Transit Nodes.
- Mixed-use Development (Residential over Commercial).
- Walkability and "Last Mile" Connectivity.

Streetscape Design:
- Complete Streets (Balancing cars, bikes, and pedestrians).
- Traffic Calming Measures (Chicanes, Speed Tables).
- Public Realm and Green Infrastructure.

3. Traffic Engineering and Systems Analysis

The mathematical and technical side of managing movement.

Traffic Flow Theory:
- Capacity Analysis and Level of Service (LOS).
- Queuing Theory and Bottleneck Analysis.

Signalization and Control:
- Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT).
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
- Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication.

Safety Engineering:
- Geometric Design of Highways (Horizontal and Vertical Curves).
- Crash Prediction Modeling and Road Audits.

4. Sustainable and Future Mobility

Focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of transport through design and technology.

Active Transportation:
- Bicycle Superhighways and Protected Lanes.
- Pedestrianization of Urban Centers.

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles (EV/AV):
- Charging Infrastructure Integration in Architecture.
- Impact of Self-driving Cars on Parking Garage Design.

Mass Transit Innovation:
- Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems.
- High-Speed Rail (HSR) Corridors.
- Hyperloop and Maglev Concepts.

5. Transportation Logistics and Freight

The "hidden" architecture of moving goods.

Logistics Hubs:
- Warehouse and Distribution Center Architecture.
- Port and Maritime Engineering.
- Intermodal Freight Terminals (Rail-to-Truck).

Urban Freight:
- Micro-fulfillment Centers.
- Delivery Drone Launchpads and Vertiports.

6. Environmental and Social Impact

The ethical and ecological considerations of engineering and design.

Environmental Engineering:
- Noise and Vibration Mitigation.
- Stormwater Management (Permeable Pavement).
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Infrastructure.

Human Factors and Accessibility:
- Universal Design (ADA Compliance).
- Wayfinding and Environmental Graphics.
- Psychology of Commuting and User Experience (UX).

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