ISTANBUL 15th World Conference on Architectural Design, Materials & Civil Engineering: ADMCE-27

Call for Papers: ADMCE-27

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

Foundational & Independent Topics

These areas focus on the distinct principles, theories, and core practices unique to each specific discipline.

1. Architectural Design (The Form & Function)

The focus here is on spatial aesthetics, human experience, and the conceptualization of structures.

• Design Theory and History: Architectural movements (Modernism, Postmodernism, Brutalism), spatial composition, and human-scale design.

• Programming and Spatial Planning: Functional requirements, circulation patterns, zoning, and building typologies (residential, commercial, industrial).

• Vernacular and Cultural Architecture: Regional building practices, historical preservation, and adaptive reuse of old structures.

• Aesthetics and Building Envelope: Facade design, massing, light and shadow play, and interior architecture.

2. Materials Science & Engineering (The Substance)

The study of matter at the atomic and microscopic level to understand and manipulate physical properties.

• Microstructure and Crystallography: Molecular arrangement of matter, defects, and phase transformations in materials.

• Mechanical Properties of Matter: Tensile strength, elasticity, plasticity, hardness, fatigue, and fracture mechanics.

• Material Classification: Detailed study of polymers, ceramics, composites, advanced alloys, and nanomaterials.

• Degradation and Durability: Corrosion science, oxidation, UV degradation, and wear mechanisms.

3. Core Civil Engineering (The Infrastructure & Physics)

The engineering of the natural and built environment, focusing on mechanics, earth, and fluid dynamics.

• Structural Analysis: Statics, dynamics, determinacy of structures, load paths, and shear/moment behavior.

• Geotechnical Engineering: Soil mechanics, rock mechanics, slope stability, retaining walls, and deep vs. shallow foundations.

• Hydraulics and Water Resources: Fluid mechanics, open channel flow, hydrology, dam engineering, and coastal engineering.

• Transportation Engineering: Highway geometric design, pavement engineering, traffic flow theory, and mass transit planning.

Interrelated & Applied Topics

These fields sit at the intersection of two or all three of the core disciplines, turning concepts into physical, lasting realities.

1. Structural Design & Engineering

Intersection of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Materials

• Reinforced Concrete Design: Balancing the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile strength of steel rebar.

• Steel and Timber Structures: Engineering skeletal frames using hot-rolled steel sections or mass timber (like CLT) for high-rise or long-span designs.

• Seismic and Wind Engineering: Designing building shapes (Architecture) and structural joints (Civil) to withstand dynamic earthquake and wind loads.

• Load-Bearing Masonry: Integrating the architectural facade directly with structural engineering using brick or stone.

2. Sustainable Design and Green Building

Intersection of Architecture, Materials, and Civil Engineering

• Embodied Carbon Analysis: Evaluating the total carbon footprint of building materials from extraction to demolition.

• Passive Design Strategies: Using architectural orientation, thermal mass (materials), and natural ventilation to reduce mechanical heating/cooling.

• Smart and Self-Healing Materials: Utilizing bacteria-infused concrete or shape-memory alloys that fix their own cracks or adapt to stress.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Predicting the long-term environmental impact and durability of civil infrastructure.

3. Construction Engineering and Project Management

The execution phase where Architecture plans meet Civil logic

• Building Information Modeling (BIM): 3D/4D digital modeling used by architects to design and civil engineers to detect structural clashes.

• Construction Methods and Prefabrication: Off-site modular construction, slip-forming, and rapid assembly techniques.

• Building Codes and Specifications: Ensuring architectural visions align with fire safety regulations, accessibility laws (ADA), and structural codes.

4. Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering

The macro-scale application of materials and civil design

• Pavement and Asphalt Materials: Developing durable, porous asphalt blends for civil highways to manage stormwater runoff.

• Urban Planning and Utilities: Integrating architecture and public transit systems with water distribution, sewage, and electrical grids.

• Trenchless Technology and Tunneling: Advanced excavation techniques using specialized liners and materials to build underground transit.