The Sustainable Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPACE) is envisioned as a global forum to address the urgent need for sustainable development in the built environment. The conference will explore innovative approaches in urban and regional planning, architectural design, and civil engineering practices that ensure environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social well-being. With rapid urbanization and climate change posing unprecedented challenges, SPACE 2026 aims to foster dialogue among academicians, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to develop solutions that are cost-effective, disaster-resilient, energy-efficient, and resource-conscious. The event will encourage the exchange of cutting-edge research, sustainable construction technologies, and policy frameworks that can guide the creation of smart, resilient cities and infrastructure systems. By integrating principles of sustainability into the full infrastructure life cycle—from planning and design to construction, operation, and decommissioning, SPACE-2026 aspires to inspire transformative strategies for a greener, smarter, and more resilient future.

The Central Government in consultation with the Planning Commission had sanctioned a scheme for establishment of Regional Engineering Colleges under the Third Five Year Plan in order to expand the facilities for technical education in the country during the plan period. The Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra was one of the seventeen colleges in the country. National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra became Deemed University receiving NIT status on June 26, 2002. The institute was ranked 58th in NIRF in 2023 among Engineering institutes in India.

The Department of Architecture and Planning (DoAP) of NIT- Kurukshetra has started functioning from the year 2024, admitting students to Five Years Full Time B. Arch. Degree program approved by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi. The institute is committed as its earlier practice to prepare youngsters as core professionals in the field of architecture. DoAP offers a conducive environment and exposure to core and allied learning requirements through practical and experimental exposure targets towards excellence. Our TEAM of experienced faculty guide the students individually to nurture their talent and creativity in rigorous studios, which is the strength of architectural education.

• Invited and Keynote addresses
• Plenary talks on conference theme
• Original research paper presentations
• Technical exhibitions

Important Announcement: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

• All research papers will be peer-reviewed by eminent scholars in the respective areas.
• Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN number, ensuring global visibility for contributors’ work.

Selected papers (extended version) may also be published in Journal Sustainable intelligent and infrastructure, ISSN: 3067-8137.