1. Sustainable Urban Development
– Regenerative Design for Healthy and Resilient Cities
– Sustainable Communities, Culture and Society
– Low Carbon Neutral Neighbourhoods, Districts and Cities
– Urban Climate and Outdoor Comfort
– Green Infrastructure
– Urban Design and Adaptation to Climate Change
2. Sustainable Architectural Design
– Resources and Passive Strategies
– Regenerative Design
– Energy Efficient Buildings
– Net-zero Energy and Carbon-neutrality in New and Existing Buildings
– Vernacular and Heritage Retrofit
– Building Design and Adaptation to Climate Change
3. Architecture for Health and Well-being
– Comfort, IAQ & Delight
– Thermal Comfort in Extreme Climates
– IAQ and Health in Times of Covid-19
– Comfort in Public Spaces
4. Sustainable Buildings and Technology
– Renewable Energy Technologies
– Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems
– Low Embodied Carbon Materials
– Circular Economy
– Nature-based Material Solutions
– Water Resource Management and Efficiency
5. Analysis and Methods
– Simulation and Design Tools
– Building Performance Evaluation
– Surveying and Monitoring Methods
– User-building Interaction and Post-occupancy Evaluation
6. Education and Training
– Architectural Training for Sustainability & Research
– Professional Development
– Sustainable Initiatives and Environmental Activism
– Methods and Educational Practices
– Strategies and Tools
7. Challenges for Developing countries
– Energy poverty
– The Informal City
– Climate Change Adaptation
– Affordable Construction and Architecture Strategies
– Urban Planning and Urban Design Policies for Sustainable Development
– Housing and urban Vulnerability
