9th International  Conference-Workshop on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design

CALL FOR PAPERS!

Theme:  ‘Heritage, Culture & Sustainability: Integrating Past, Present & Future‘

Joint Conference with: 9th International Conference on Engineering, Innovation, & Technology (ICEIT2026)

Date: 10 & 11 August 2026

• Venue: Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Address: 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
• Conference Mode: Hybrid (In-person + Online)

INTRODUCTION

The 9th ICWSAUD 2026 is designed to be an interdisciplinary forum that unites professionals, researchers, and academics in architecture, engineering, and interior design. Set in the heritage-rich city of Penang, Malaysia, this conference explores how cultural identity, technological innovation, and sustainability principles can merge to guide future urban transformations.

OBJECTIVES

1. Foster collaboration between architecture, engineering, and interior design disciplines.
2. Promote sustainable technologies and heritage conservation through digital innovation.
3. Encourage cross-border academic partnerships and cultural knowledge sharing.
4. Support student and young researcher engagement in sustainability and adaptive reuse.
5. Produce measurable academic outputs through Scopus-indexed and proceedings publications.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

Track 1 – Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Adaptation

• Structural retrofitting and digital documentation (BIM-Heritage).
• AI and photogrammetry in heritage preservation.
• Sustainable cultural tourism and policy frameworks.

Track 2 – Sustainable Engineering and Green Infrastructure

• Renewable energy and passive design systems.
• Low-carbon construction materials and recycling innovation.
• Engineering resilience in humid and coastal environments.

Track 3 – Smart Technologies and Data-Driven Design

• IoT, AI, and digital twins for building performance.
• Smart monitoring systems in heritage structures.
• Data analytics for sustainable urban transformation.

Track 4 – Urban Regeneration, Community Resilience & Place-Making

• Community-led regeneration and participatory planning.
• Waterfront and heritage district revitalization.
• Designing for socio-cultural resilience.

Track 5 – Interior Architecture for Adaptive Reuse and Cultural Continuity

• Cultural symbolism in interior spaces.
• Sustainable interior systems and WELL-based design.
• Reuse strategies integrating heritage and modern functions.

Track 6 – Circular Construction and Lifecycle Sustainability

• Lifecycle analysis (LCA) and embodied energy reduction.
• Waste-to-resource design strategies.
• Prefabrication, modularity, and efficient construction systems.

MAIN ORGANISER

TuEngr Group

HOST

Universiti SainsMalaysia

CO-ORGANISER

Universiti SainsMalaysia

Rajamangala University Of Technology Tawan Ok 

Universitas Terbuka Indonesia

Universitas Diponegoro

Rajamangala University Of Technology Srivijaya

Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep

Universitas Sumatera Utara