31st LISBON International Conference on Advances in Civil & Architectural Engineering (LACAE-25) on Sept. 10-12, 2025 Lisbon (Portugal)

LACAE-25


Materials Engineering Architecture Engineering & Computer Science (General) Environmental & Geological Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering



Topics/Call for Papers



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



Overarching Themes:




  • Sustainability and Resilience:


    • Sustainable Construction Practices and Materials

    • Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) and Carbon Neutrality

    • Green Building Certifications (LEED, BREEAM, etc.)

    • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Design

    • Adaptive Reuse and Renovation of Existing Structures

    • Waste Management and Circular Economy in Construction

    • Water Conservation and Management in Buildings and Infrastructure

    • Ecological and Regenerative Architecture



  • Digital Transformation and Innovation:

    • Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Advancements and Applications

    • Digital Twins for Infrastructure and Buildings

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in Design and Construction

    • Robotics and Automation in Construction

    • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing in Construction

    • Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for Visualization and Collaboration

    • Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Buildings/Infrastructure

    • Geospatial Technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing) for Planning and Monitoring

    • Big Data Analytics in Civil and Architectural Engineering



  • Smart Cities and Urban Development:

    • Smart Infrastructure and Urban Systems

    • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

    • Intelligent Transportation Systems

    • Urban Planning and Design for Resilience and Sustainability

    • The Role of Green Spaces in Urban Environments

    • Smart City Governance and Data Management

    • Urban Mobility and Public Transportation Innovations



  • Advanced Materials and Techniques:

    • High-Performance Concrete and Sustainable Concrete Technologies

    • Self-Healing Materials in Construction

    • Advanced Composites and Lightweight Materials

    • Modular and Prefabricated Construction

    • Innovative Foundation and Ground Improvement Techniques

    • Seismic Retrofitting and Earthquake-Resistant Design

    • Advanced Structural Health Monitoring Systems



  • Architectural Design and Engineering:

    • Biophilic Design and Integration of Nature in Buildings

    • Energy-Efficient Building Design and Envelope Performance

    • Human-Centered Design and Well-being in the Built Environment

    • Acoustics and Lighting Design for Occupant Comfort

    • Facade Design and Engineering Innovations

    • Tall Building Design and Construction Challenges

    • Preservation and Restoration of Historical Buildings

    • Computational Design and Parametric Architecture





Specific Civil Engineering Areas:




  • Structural Engineering:


    • Bridge Engineering - Design, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

    • Tunneling and Underground Structures

    • Structural Analysis and Design under Extreme Loads

    • Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modeling



  • Geotechnical Engineering:

    • Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

    • Slope Stability and Landslide Mitigation

    • Geoenvironmental Engineering

    • Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering



  • Transportation Engineering:

    • Pavement Design and Management

    • Traffic Engineering and Safety

    • Public Transportation Planning and Operations

    • Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure



  • Water Resources and Environmental Engineering:

    • Hydraulic Modeling and Simulation

    • Water Treatment and Distribution Systems

    • Wastewater Treatment and Management

    • Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation

    • Environmental Impact Assessment





Emerging and Interdisciplinary Topics:




  • Forensic Engineering and Failure Analysis

  • Construction Management and Project Delivery Innovations

  • Engineering Ethics and Professional Practice

  • Disaster Preparedness and Response in the Built Environment

  • The Intersection of Civil/Architectural Engineering with Public Health

  • Social and Economic Aspects of Infrastructure Development