WADCE-26 2026 - 38th ROME World Conference on Architectural Design & Civil Engineering (WADCE-26) scheduled on June 17-19, 2026 Rome (Italy)

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Category Architecture, Building Materials, Civil Engineering, Landscape, Pollution, Transportation

Deadline: May 17, 2026 | Date: June 17, 2026-June 19, 2026

Venue/Country: Rome, Italy

Updated: 2026-01-09 16:35:09 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

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

1. Architectural Design

Architectural design is the art and science of ensuring that structures are functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Design Fundamentals

Spatial Planning and Organization

Form, Space, and Order

Human Factors and Ergonomics

Circulation and Flow Analysis

Building Types

Residential Architecture (Single-family, Multi-family)

Commercial and Retail Design

Industrial and Institutional (Hospitals, Schools)

Urban Design and Master Planning

Sustainability and Environment

Passive Solar Design

Biophilic Design

Green Building Materials and Certification (LEED, BREEAM)

Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation

Documentation and Visualization

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Conceptual Sketching and 3D Modeling

Construction Documentation (Blueprints)

Architectural Rendering and Virtual Reality

2. Structural Engineering

This sub-field of Civil Engineering ensures that buildings can withstand the loads and forces they encounter.

Mechanics and Materials

Statics and Dynamics

Strength of Materials (Stress and Strain)

Properties of Concrete, Steel, and Timber

Structural Analysis

Load Calculations (Dead, Live, Wind, and Snow loads)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Seismic (Earthquake) Engineering

Foundation Design and Soil-Structure Interaction

Construction Systems

Reinforced Concrete Structures

Steel Frame Construction

High-Rise and Skyscraper Engineering

Bridge Engineering (Suspension, Arch, Truss)

3. Geotechnical Engineering

Focuses on the behavior of earth materials and how they support structures.

Soil Mechanics

Soil Classification and Composition

Permeability and Seepage

Consolidation and Settlement

Foundations and Retaining Structures

Shallow vs. Deep Foundations (Piles, Caissons)

Slope Stability

Retaining Wall Design

Tunnelling and Underground Structures

4. Transportation and Infrastructure

The planning and construction of the systems that move people and goods.

Highway and Pavement Engineering

Geometric Design of Roads

Traffic Flow Theory

Pavement Materials (Asphalt vs. Concrete)

Urban Infrastructure

Public Transit Systems (Rail, Metro)

Airport and Harbor Engineering

Smart City Infrastructure

5. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Managing the most vital natural resources within the built environment.

Hydraulics and Hydrology

Fluid Mechanics

Stormwater Management and Drainage

Flood Control Systems

Environmental Systems

Water Treatment and Distribution

Wastewater Collection and Treatment

Solid Waste Management

6. Construction Management

The "how" of bringing a project from paper to reality.

Project Lifecycle

Cost Estimation and Quantity Surveying

Scheduling (CPM, PERT)

Contract Administration and Bidding

Site Operations

Safety Management (OSHA standards)

Equipment Productivity

Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA)

7. Building Services (MEP)

Ensuring the internal environment of a building is habitable.

Mechanical Systems: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

Electrical Systems: Power distribution, Lighting design, and Fire Alarms

Plumbing Systems: Water supply and Sanitary piping