Introduction
The 4th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment- Towards a Resilient Future (ICSBE 2026) aims to advance global dialogue and collaboration on building resilient, sustainable, and future-ready built environments. As climate risks, rapid urbanisation, and technological disruptions redefine development priorities, this conference will bring together leading experts from management, economics, engineering, architecture, urban planning, public policy, environmental sciences, and technology to build a shared vision for a resilient future.
ICSBE 2026 will serve as a multidisciplinary platform supporting national and international collaboration among academia, policymakers, industry leaders, professional bodies, and civil society organisations. The conference focuses on creating adaptive, climate-resilient, socially inclusive, and environmentally conscious built environments that can withstand emerging risks and ensure long-term well-being..
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India’s Net-Zero 2070 commitment, the conference will highlight pathways that strengthen resilience to climate change, enhance urban and rural infrastructure, and promote sustainable lifestyles. It will also emphasise the transformative role of policy, innovation, and community-driven approaches in shaping resilient cities and communities.
Beyond keynote sessions and panel discussions, ICSBE 2026 will host student competitions on resilient design concepts, sustainable systems, visual communication, and product innovation. Awards for the best papers in each technical track will promote high-quality academic contributions and inspire creative problem-solving for real-world resilience challenges.
Key Themes
The broader theme, Sustainable Built Environment Towards Resilient Future, will encompass a range of sub-themes, encouraging participation from multiple disciplines and fostering comprehensive discussions on the future of sustainability in India.
- Net-Zero Buildings: Pathways, materials, technologies, and performance standards
- Sustainable Real Estate Development: Green design, land-use planning, ecological zoning, and climate-conscious development.
- Facility Management for Resilience: Smart operations, adaptive maintenance strategies, safety compliance, and disaster preparedness.
- Energy Efficiency & Building Performance: Passive design, HVAC innovation, building energy modelling, and renewable integration.
- Green Certifications & ESG Compliance: LEED, GRIHA, IGBC standards and their role in resilience and long-term sustainability.
- Sustainable Waste management Practices
- Circular Economy in the Built Environment
- Climate-Resilient Urban Design: Flood-resistant layouts, heat-resilient cities, blue–green infrastructure, and ecosystem-based planning
- Inclusive and Equitable Urbanisation: Affordable housing, slum rehabilitation, gender-sensitive and disabled-friendly city design
- Urban Mobility & Transportation Planning: Sustainable transit, last-mile connectivity, EV integration, and walkable cities
- Disaster-Risk Reduction in Urban Systems: Early warning systems, multi-hazard planning, risk mapping, and crisis management
- Rural–Urban Integration: Strengthening peri-urban development and resilient rural infrastructure
- Advanced and Emerging Construction Technologies: Prefabrication, modular construction, 3D printing, robotics, drones, and smart materials
- Project Management for Resilient Infrastructure: Lean construction, risk mitigation, lifecycle costing, and integrated project delivery
- Health & Safety in Construction: Safety protocols, digital safety tools, and labour welfare for sustainable development
- Quality Control & Sustainable Construction Practices: Low-carbon materials, recycled aggregates, and green supply chain practices
- Infrastructure Projects Delivery: Adaptive construction strategies for coastal, seismic, flood-prone, and extreme climate areas
- Regulation for Resilient Built Environments: Building codes, disaster management laws, urban governance frameworks, and environmental compliance
- Financing & Investments in Sustainability: Green bonds, ESG financing, PPP models, and climate-resilient infrastructure investment strategies
- Institutional and Community Governance: Participatory planning, decentralised governance, and stakeholder engagement models
- Sustainability Standards & Compliance Mechanisms: Monitoring, reporting, and evaluation frameworks for resilience metrics
- Global Benchmarking & SDG Alignment: Learning from global best practices and aligning national urban strategies with SDG goals
- Smart Cities & Intelligent Infrastructure: IoT-based monitoring, digital twins, smart grids, and predictive maintenance
- AI, ML & Data Analytics for Resilience: Climate risk prediction, urban modelling, energy optimisation, and real-time decision systems
- Building Information Modelling (BIM): Digital collaboration, lifecycle management, and integrated project environments
- GIS & Remote Sensing Applications: Urban mapping, climate vulnerability assessment, and spatial intelligence
- Cybersecurity in Smart Infrastructure: Protecting digital ecosystems of urban services and critical infrastructur
