38th ROME World Conference on Architectural Design & Civil Engineering: WADCE-26

Call for Papers: WADCE-26

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Architectural Design

Architectural design is the art and science of ensuring that structures are functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.

• Design Fundamentals

  • Spatial Planning and Organization

  • Form, Space, and Order

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics

  • Circulation and Flow Analysis

• Building Types

  • Residential Architecture (Single-family, Multi-family)

  • Commercial and Retail Design

  • Industrial and Institutional (Hospitals, Schools)

  • Urban Design and Master Planning

• Sustainability and Environment

  • Passive Solar Design

  • Biophilic Design

  • Green Building Materials and Certification (LEED, BREEAM)

  • Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation

• Documentation and Visualization

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  • Conceptual Sketching and 3D Modeling

  • Construction Documentation (Blueprints)

  • Architectural Rendering and Virtual Reality

2. Structural Engineering

This sub-field of Civil Engineering ensures that buildings can withstand the loads and forces they encounter.

• Mechanics and Materials

  • Statics and Dynamics

  • Strength of Materials (Stress and Strain)

  • Properties of Concrete, Steel, and Timber

• Structural Analysis

  • Load Calculations (Dead, Live, Wind, and Snow loads)

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Seismic (Earthquake) Engineering

  • Foundation Design and Soil-Structure Interaction

• Construction Systems

  • Reinforced Concrete Structures

  • Steel Frame Construction

  • High-Rise and Skyscraper Engineering

  • Bridge Engineering (Suspension, Arch, Truss)

3. Geotechnical Engineering

Focuses on the behavior of earth materials and how they support structures.

• Soil Mechanics

  • Soil Classification and Composition

  • Permeability and Seepage

  • Consolidation and Settlement

• Foundations and Retaining Structures

  • Shallow vs. Deep Foundations (Piles, Caissons)

  • Slope Stability

  • Retaining Wall Design

  • Tunnelling and Underground Structures

4. Transportation and Infrastructure

The planning and construction of the systems that move people and goods.

• Highway and Pavement Engineering

  • Geometric Design of Roads

  • Traffic Flow Theory

  • Pavement Materials (Asphalt vs. Concrete)

• Urban Infrastructure

  • Public Transit Systems (Rail, Metro)

  • Airport and Harbor Engineering

  • Smart City Infrastructure

5. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Managing the most vital natural resources within the built environment.

• Hydraulics and Hydrology

  • Fluid Mechanics

  • Stormwater Management and Drainage

  • Flood Control Systems

• Environmental Systems

  • Water Treatment and Distribution

  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment

  • Solid Waste Management

6. Construction Management

The "how" of bringing a project from paper to reality.

• Project Lifecycle

  • Cost Estimation and Quantity Surveying

  • Scheduling (CPM, PERT)

  • Contract Administration and Bidding

• Site Operations

  • Safety Management (OSHA standards)

  • Equipment Productivity

  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA)

7. Building Services (MEP)

Ensuring the internal environment of a building is habitable.

• Mechanical Systems: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

• Electrical Systems: Power distribution, Lighting design, and Fire Alarms

• Plumbing Systems: Water supply and Sanitary piping