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