33rd BALI Global Congress on Sustainable Solutions in Civil & Architectural Engineering (SSCAE-25) scheduled on Dec. 25-27, 2025 Bali (Indonesia)

SSCAE-25


Materials Engineering Composite Materials Architecture Environmental & Geological Engineering Manufacturing & Machinery Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Technology Civil Engineering



Topics/Call for Papers



 



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



I. Sustainable Materials & Technologies




  • Green Building Materials:


    • Low-carbon concrete (e.g., geopolymers, carbon-cured concrete).

    • Sustainable timber and mass timber construction.

    • Recycled and upcycled materials (e.g., recycled aggregates, plastic waste in asphalt).

    • Bio-based materials (e.g., hempcrete, straw bale, mycelium composites).

    • Smart materials (self-healing concrete, phase-change materials, responsive facades).

    • Advanced insulation materials (aerogels, vacuum insulation panels).



  • Novel Construction Methods:

    • Prefabrication and modular construction for reduced waste and improved efficiency.

    • 3D printing/Additive manufacturing in construction (concrete, metal, polymers).

    • Robotics and automation for precision and waste reduction.

    • Digital fabrication and mass customization.



  • Sustainable Pavement & Road Materials:

    • Porous pavements and permeable surfaces for stormwater management.

    • Recycled asphalt and concrete in road construction.

    • Cool pavements to mitigate urban heat island effect.





II. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy in Buildings




  • Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) & Net-Zero Carbon Buildings:


    • Design strategies for ultra-low energy consumption.

    • Integration of on-site renewable energy systems (solar PV, solar thermal, small wind).

    • Energy modeling and simulation for performance optimization.

    • Case studies and challenges in achieving NZEB.



  • Passive Design Strategies:

    • Optimizing building orientation, daylighting, and natural ventilation.

    • Thermal mass and insulation techniques.

    • Facade design for solar control and thermal performance.



  • Advanced HVAC Systems:

    • High-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

    • Geothermal heat pumps and district heating/cooling.

    • Smart controls and building management systems (BMS).



  • Building Envelope Performance:

    • Innovations in windows, glazing, and shading devices.

    • Air tightness and thermal bridging mitigation.

    • Dynamic facades and adaptive building skins.



  • Renewable Energy Integration:

    • Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

    • Micro-wind turbines and micro-hydropower for buildings.

    • Battery energy storage systems for building resilience and grid interaction.





III. Water Management & Urban Hydrology




  • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) / Green Infrastructure:


    • Rainwater harvesting and reuse.

    • Green roofs, permeable pavements, and bioretention systems for stormwater management.

    • Wastewater reuse and greywater recycling at building and urban scales.

    • Nature-based solutions for flood mitigation.



  • Water Efficiency in Buildings:

    • Low-flow fixtures and water-efficient landscaping.

    • Smart water metering and leak detection.



  • Urban Water Cycle Management:

    • Integrated urban water management strategies.

    • Climate change impacts on urban water resources and adaptation strategies.

    • Pollutant removal from urban runoff.





IV. Resilient Infrastructure & Climate Change Adaptation




  • Climate-Resilient Design:


    • Designing infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events (floods, storms, heatwaves).

    • Coastal resilience and sea-level rise adaptation.

    • Seismic retrofitting and earthquake-resistant structures.



  • Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Built Environment:

    • Vulnerability assessment and risk mapping.

    • Early warning systems for civil infrastructure.

    • Post-disaster reconstruction with "Build Back Better" principles.



  • Infrastructure Asset Management for Sustainability:

    • Life cycle assessment and costing for long-term resilience.

    • Predictive maintenance and structural health monitoring.



  • Urban Heat Island Mitigation:

    • Cool roofs, cool pavements, and urban greening strategies.

    • Urban ventilation and microclimate optimization.





V. Circular Economy in Construction




  • Design for Disassembly & Adaptability:


    • Creating buildings and components that can be easily deconstructed and reused.

    • Flexible designs for future functional changes.



  • Construction & Demolition Waste Management:

    • Strategies for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling on construction sites.

    • Upcycling of construction and demolition waste into new products.



  • Material Passports & Digital Logbooks:

    • Tracking materials and components for future reuse and recycling.

    • Blockchain applications for transparent material supply chains.



  • Industrial Symbiosis in Construction:

    • Waste products from one industry becoming inputs for another in the construction sector.



  • Product-as-a-Service Models:

    • Exploring new business models for building components and systems.





VI. Digital Transformation for Sustainable Solutions




  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainability:


    • Integrating sustainability metrics, energy performance, and LCA into BIM workflows.

    • BIM for waste reduction and material management.



  • Digital Twins & Smart Infrastructure:

    • Creating virtual replicas of buildings and infrastructure for real-time monitoring and optimization.

    • AI and machine learning for predictive performance and adaptive control.



  • Sensors & IoT in Smart Buildings/Cities:

    • Real-time monitoring of energy, water, air quality, and structural health.

    • Occupant behavior sensing and optimization.



  • Computational Design & Optimization:

    • Generative design for sustainable architectural forms and structural systems.

    • Parametric design for performance-driven optimization.



  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Urban Sustainability:

    • Spatial analysis for site selection, environmental impact assessment, and urban planning.

    • Mapping urban resources and vulnerabilities.





VII. Policy, Economics & Social Aspects




  • Green Building Certifications & Standards:


    • LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Passivhaus, and other rating systems.

    • Development of new performance-based standards.



  • Sustainable Urban Planning & Policy:

    • Integration of sustainable principles into urban master plans and zoning regulations.

    • Incentives and regulatory frameworks for green building and infrastructure.



  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Life Cycle Costing (LCC):

    • Methodologies for evaluating environmental and economic impacts over the entire lifespan of a project.



  • Socio-Economic Impacts of Sustainable Construction:

    • Job creation, local economic benefits, and community engagement.

    • Affordable green housing and equitable access to sustainable infrastructure.



  • Education & Training for Sustainable Practices:

    • Curriculum development for civil and architectural engineers in sustainability.

    • Workforce development for green construction jobs.



  • Financing Green Projects:

    • Green bonds, sustainable investment, and public-private partnerships.