HELSINKI 17th International Congress on Architectural Design & Transportation Engineering (HADTE-27) scheduled on June 14-16, 2027 Helsinki (Finland)

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