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Call for papers/Topics
All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:
1. Architectural Design Foundations
Spatial Organization & Circulation
Volumetric planning and spatial flow
Pedestrian circulation and wayfinding psychology
Vertical circulation systems (stairs, escalators, elevators)
Universal design and accessibility standards (ADA compliance)
Building Enclosure & Materiality
Structural expressivism in large-span design
Acoustic design and vibration isolation
Daylighting strategies and glare control
Material durability, maintenance, and lifecycle analysis
Form & Human Experience
Human scale and spatial perception
Placemaking and architectural identity
Thermal comfort and microclimate management
Biophilic design in enclosed and semi-enclosed spaces
2. Transportation Engineering Foundations
Transportation Planning & Demand Modeling
Four-step travel demand modeling (Trip Generation, Distribution, Mode Choice, Assignment)
Origin-Destination (O-D) matrix analysis
Network capacity and level of service (LOS) calculations
Transit route planning and headway optimization
Geometric & Structural Infrastructure Design
Alignment design (horizontal and vertical curves)
Sight distance and stopping criteria
Pavement engineering and structural loading
Grade separation and interchange geometry
Traffic Operations & Safety
Traffic flow theory and queue management
Signal timing, coordination, and adaptive control
Collision prediction models and safety audits
Active transportation network design (bike lanes, sidewalk corridors)
3. Interrelated Topics: Architecture & Transportation Engineering
A. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) & Urban Nodes
Station-Area Integration
Joint development strategies (air-rights development above transit centers)
First-mile / last-mile connection planning
Density zoning around major transit nodes
Active frontages and street-level vibrancy near terminals
Public Realm & Pedestrian Interfaces
Pedestrian plaza design at transit entrances
Streetscape design balancing throughput and pedestrian safety
Modal interchange zones (curbside management for ride-hailing, buses, and micro-mobility)
B. Intermodal Transit Hub & Terminal Architecture
Passenger Flow & Queue Hydraulics
Architectural capacity planning using pedestrian level-of-service (PLOS)
Crowd control and peak-load surge spatial design
Security checkpoint spatial layout and ticket barrier integration
Baggage handling system spatial integration (airports and rail terminals)
Infrastructure Facilities & Complex Typologies
Airport passenger terminal design
Multi-modal rail and bus transfer hubs
Maritime passenger terminals and ferry slips
Park-and-ride facilities and multi-story parking structures
C. Structural & Environmental Integration
Vibration, Acoustics, and Heavy Loads
Base isolation and dampening for buildings above rail lines
Acoustic shielding for structures adjacent to highways or tracks
Structural load transfer systems from buildings to transport tunnels
Microclimate & Sustainable Infrastructure
Ventilation design for underground stations and vehicular tunnels
Thermal dynamics in large-volume concourses
Wind-tunnel analysis around elevated transit structures and tall buildings
Rainwater management and permeable surfaces in transportation footprints
D. Emerging Mobility, Digital Systems, and Future Tech
Evolving Fleet Spatial Requirements
Architectural integration of EV charging hubs and grid infrastructure
Vertiport design for Urban Air Mobility (UAM / eVTOL aircraft)
Autonomous vehicle drop-off zones and reconfigured curb geometries
Automated logistics, drone delivery landing pads, and micro-fulfillment centers
Smart Mobility & Digital Wayfinding
Digital signage, dynamic passenger information systems, and spatial sightlines
Sensor-integrated smart surfaces and adaptive spatial lighting
BIM and GIS integration for unified facility and network management