43rd PATTAYA International Conference on “Building Design, Architecture & Transportation Engineering” (BDATE-25) scheduled on Dec. 18-20, 2025 Pattaya (Thailand)

BDATE-25


Materials Engineering Ceramic Engineering Architecture Engineering & Computer Science (General) Materials Engineering Power Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Crafts, Design & Arts Architecture



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.