WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
Call for Abstracts
The AUBEA 2026 conference invites researchers, educators, and industry practitioners to submit abstracts that advance our understanding of the Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction.
As the built environment sector navigates rapid technological change, escalating climate pressures, and evolving workforce demands, this conference brings together diverse perspectives to shape what comes next. We welcome original contributions — theoretical, empirical, or practice-based — that challenge conventional thinking and contribute to a smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
Call for Papers
The AUBEA 2026 conference invites researchers, educators, and industry practitioners to submit full papers, extended abstracts and poster presentations that advance our understanding of the Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction.
As the built environment sector navigates rapid technological change, escalating climate pressures, and evolving workforce demands, this conference brings together diverse perspectives to shape what comes next. We welcome original contributions — theoretical, empirical, or practice-based — that challenge conventional thinking and contribute to a smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient built environment.
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Authors who submitted an abstract during the Call for Abstracts phase will be contacted directly with an invitation to submit. Authors who did not previously submit an abstract are also welcome to submit directly at this stage.
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
KEY DATES
Paper Submission Deadline
31 July 2026
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Notification of Acceptance
01 September 2026
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
ABSTRACT SUB THEMES
Submissions should align with one of the following subthemes:
This subtheme explores how design thinking is evolving to place people at the centre of built environment outcomes while embracing emerging technologies. It covers approaches that make spaces more responsive, inclusive, and intelligent — from AI-assisted design workflows to adaptive reuse of existing structures.
Indicative topics
Human-Centred & universal design
AI & generative design tools
Adaptive reuse & retrofit
Smart buildings & IoT integration
Co-design & participatory methods
Evidence-based design
Post-occupancy evaluation
Responsive & kinetic architecture
Design for ageing populations
Addressing how we train, educate, and prepare the current and future workforce for a rapidly changing industry. This subtheme covers pedagogical innovation in built environment programs, industry–academia collaboration, and strategies for closing skills gaps across construction and design professions.
Indicative topics
Curriculum design & reform
Work-integrated learning
Simulation & VR in education
Competency Frameworks
Diversity, equity & inclusion in education
Industry-university partnerships
Apprenticeship & trades training
Lifelong learning & CPD
Graduate employability
Cross-disciplinary education
Focusing on the shift from traditional site-based construction toward factory-produced, modular, and prefabricated solutions. This subtheme examines the technologies, logistics, business models, and policy settings that enable industrialised approaches to building delivery.
Indicative topics
Modular & volumetric construction
Prefabrication
systems
Design for manufacturing & assembly (DfMA)
3D printing & additive manufacturing
Lean construction principles
Industrialised building systems
Supply chain for offsite production
Automation & robotics in factories
Regulatory & certification issues
Scalability & business models
Covering the full spectrum of digital transformation — from design and procurement through construction, operation, and decommissioning. This subtheme includes digital tools, data standards, and platform-based approaches that improve decision-making and performance throughout a building's life.
Indicative topics
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Digital
twins
Artificial intelligence & machine learning
Blockchain &
smart contracts
Common data environment
Augmented & virtual reality
Drone & sensor technologies
Interoperability &
open standards
Digital procurement &
e-tendering
Cybersecurity in
built assets
Examining how the built environment can be designed, constructed, and managed to withstand climate change impacts and natural hazards. This subtheme spans risk assessment, adaptive infrastructure, disaster recovery, and community resilience planning.
Indicative topics
Climate-adaptive
design
Flood, fire &
wind resilience
Disaster risk
reduction
Infrastructure
resilience
Post-disaster
reconstruction
Urban heat
island mitigation
Coastal & sea-level
adaptation
Community
resilience planning
Insurance, risk
& vulnerability
Emergency shelter
& temporary housing
Addressing environmental performance across the full life of buildings and infrastructure. This subtheme covers low-carbon design, alternative and recycled materials, waste minimisation, embodied carbon measurement, and the transition toward circular economy models in construction.
Indicative topics
Life-cycle
assessment (LCA)Embodied &
operational carbon
Circular economy
in construction
Sustainable &
bio-based materials
Waste reduction
& management
Green building
rating systems
Net-zero
buildings
Timber & mass
timber construction
Deconstruction &
material reuse
Environmental product
declarations (EPDs)
Exploring the management practices, leadership capabilities, and governance structures that underpin successful delivery of built environment projects and programs. Topics range from procurement and contracts to stakeholder engagement and organisational strategy.
Indicative topics
Procurement &
delivery modelsC
Contract management
& disputes
Stakeholder
engagement
Risk
management
Government &
ethics
Leadership &
organisational behaviour
Mega-project
management
Public-private
partnership (PPPs)
Agile & hybrid
project methods
Value management
& benefits realisation
Focusing on the economic dimensions of the built environment — from cost planning and productivity improvement to supply chain resilience and market dynamics. This subtheme also covers emerging commercial models and financial innovation in the sector.
Indicative topics
Cost estimation
& forecasting
Construction
productivity
Supply chain
management
Economic modelling
& feasibility
Labour markets &
workforce economics
Infrastructure
investment & funding
Whole-life
costing
Inflation, risk
& uncertainty
PropTech & FinTech
in construction
Trade & global
supply chains
Addressing the physical and psychological health of people who work in and use the built environment. This subtheme covers occupational safety systems, mental health, psychosocial risk, and how design and construction practices can promote wellbeing for workers and communities.
Indicative topics
Occupational health
& safety systems
Mental health &
psychosocial risk
Safety culture
& leadership
Wellbeing in
building design
Wearable tech &
safety monitoring
Falls, incidents
& prevention
Indoor environmental
quality
Worker welfare
& fair labour
Heat stress &
site conditions
Regulatory compliance
& WHS reform
A dedicated subtheme for doctoral candidates presenting work-in-progress research across any built environment topic. This stream provides emerging researchers with a supportive peer-review environment, mentoring from senior academics, and constructive feedback on methodology, framing, and direction.
Indicative topics
Work-in-progress
PHD research
Research methodology
& design
Literature review
development
Theoretical &
conceptual frameworks
Qualitative &
quantitative methods
Mixed-methods
research
Cross-disciplinary
research
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS
This section provides submission requirements and templates for full papers, extended abstracts, and poster presentations. Please ensure you have read the relevant section carefully.
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​The full paper submission portal link will be available soon.
Full papers must not exceed 10 pages, including all references, figures, and tables.
Template
All full papers must be prepared using the AUBEA 2026 full paper template (.docx). The template is pre-configured with the correct IOP Conference Series page layout. Do not change the page size, margins, font, or styles, and do not add page numbers, headers, or footers. Full papers must not exceed 10 pages, including all references, figures, and tables.For reference, IOP's full author guidelines are available at this link. The AUBEA 2026 template is derived from the IOP Publishing template and incorporates all required formatting.
Blind Review
AUBEA 2026 uses a double-blind peer review process. Authors will need to prepare and upload when submitting:
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Complete manuscript: full paper including author names, affiliations, and e-mail address
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Anonymised manuscript: an identical copy with all author-identifying information removed, for peer review
Before preparing the anonymised manuscript, remove the following:
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Replace author names, affiliations, and e-mail address with the placeholder text provided in the template — do not leave these fields blank
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Delete or omit the Acknowledgements section
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Rephrase self-citations to avoid identifying the authors
Author details are entered separately in the Morressier submission form and will not be visible to reviewers.Ethical Policy
All authors are expected to comply with IOP Publishing's ethical policy for conference proceedings, which covers authorship, conflicts of interest, plagiarism, and data integrity. The policy is available at this linkIOP Proceedings License
All authors are should submit a full paper only if all authors of the paper agree in full to the terms of the IOP Proceedings License.-
Extended abstracts must be 2–4 pages, including all references, figures, and tables.
Template
Prepare your extended abstract using the AUBEA 2026 extended abstract template (.docx). The template includes guidance within each section.
Blind Review
The same blind review requirements apply as for full papers, see above.Accepted poster presentations should follow the specifications given below.
Poster Specifications
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Size: A1 portrait (594 x 841mm)
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Orientation: Portrait only
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Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi for all images and graphics
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File format: PDF
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Display: To be confirmed
Template
Prepare your poster using the AUBEA 2026 poster template (.pptx).Recommended Content
Authors are free to design their own structure for the body of the poster, but the following content is recommended:-
Title: clear and legible from 1–2 metres
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Authors and affiliations
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Introduction / Background: brief context and aim of the work
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Approach: how the research was or is being conducted
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Key findings or outcomes: use visuals, figures, and tables where possible; minimise dense text
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Conclusions: key contributions and next steps
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References: abbreviated list of key sources only
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Contact details: e-mail address for follow-up enquiries
Design Tips
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Use large, legible fonts; body text no smaller than 24 pt; headings 36 pt or larger
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Favour visuals over text; aim for no more than 30% text coverage
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Use high-contrast colours for accessibility
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Include your institution logo
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AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
SUBMISSION TYPES
We welcome three types of submissions. Please select the type that best suits your work when submitting.
A complete research paper submitted for double-blind peer review. Accepted full papers are published as open access in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Scopus-indexed), subject to reviewer and publisher acceptance.
​
Article processing charges (APCs) are covered by the conference registration fee — there are no additional publication costs for authors. Selected high-quality papers may be invited for development into journal special issues (to be confirmed).
A concise presentation of work in progress or practice-based insights. Extended abstracts are reviewed and, if accepted, presented at the conference. Accepted extended abstracts will be compiled into a separate digital conference proceedings volume with an assigned DOI, distinct from the Scopus-indexed full paper publication.
A visual presentation of research, design work, or industry projects. Posters are displayed throughout the conference and authors are expected to be present during the dedicated poster session.
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
​All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by the AUBEA 2026 scientific committee. Authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission by 1 September 2026. Accepted authors will receive camera-ready submission instructions at that time.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
QUESTIONS?
For queries about submission, please email the Conference Secretary at AUBEA2026@westernsydney.edu.au
CALL FOR SUBMISSION
AUBEA 2026 will invite submissions in the following categories:
Abstract submission will open first, with authors indicating their preferred submission type.
All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Accepted full papers will be published in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings, subject to publisher acceptance. Accepted extended abstracts will be published in digital conference proceedings with a DOI. Selected high-quality papers may be invited for further development for publication in journal special issues (to be confirmed).
The submission system and detailed author guidelines will be announced in due course. Prospective authors are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The AUBEA 2026 conference invites researchers, educators, and industry practitioners to submit full papers, extended abstracts and poster presentations that advance our understanding of the Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction.
As the built environment sector navigates rapid technological change, escalating climate pressures, and evolving workforce demands, this conference brings together diverse perspectives to shape what comes next. We welcome original contributions — theoretical, empirical, or practice-based — that challenge conventional thinking and contribute to a smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient built environment.
​
Authors who submitted an abstract during the Call for Abstracts phase will be contacted directly with an invitation to submit. Authors who did not previously submit an abstract are also welcome to submit directly at this stage.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
November 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
CALL FOR SUBMISSION
AUBEA 2026 will invite submissions in the following categories:
Abstract submission will open first, with authors indicating their preferred submission type.
All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Accepted full papers will be published in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings, subject to publisher acceptance. Accepted extended abstracts will be published in digital conference proceedings with a DOI. Selected high-quality papers may be invited for further development for publication in journal special issues (to be confirmed).
The submission system and detailed author guidelines will be announced in due course. Prospective authors are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates.
Key Dates
Paper Submission Deadline
31 July 2026
​
Notification of Acceptance
01 September 2026
Submission Types
We welcome three types of submissions. Please select the type that best suits your work when submitting.
A complete research paper submitted for double-blind peer review. Accepted full papers are published as open access in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Scopus-indexed), subject to reviewer and publisher acceptance.
Article processing charges (APCs) are covered by the conference registration fee — there are no additional publication costs for authors. Selected high-quality papers may be invited for development into journal special issues (to be confirmed).
A concise presentation of work in progress or practice-based insights. Extended abstracts are reviewed and, if accepted, presented at the conference. Accepted extended abstracts will be compiled into a separate digital conference proceedings volume with an assigned DOI, distinct from the Scopus-indexed full paper publication.
A visual presentation of research, design work, or industry projects. Posters are displayed throughout the conference and authors are expected to be present during the dedicated poster session.
What happens next
​All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by the AUBEA 2026 scientific committee. Authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission by 1 September 2026. Accepted authors will receive camera-ready submission instructions at that time.
Questions?
For queries about submissions,
please email the Conference Secretary at AUBEA2026@westernsydney.edu.au
Conference Sub-themes
Submissions should align with one of the following themes:
This subtheme explores how design thinking is evolving to place people at the centre of built environment outcomes while embracing emerging technologies. It covers approaches that make spaces more responsive, inclusive, and intelligent — from AI-assisted design workflows to adaptive reuse of existing structures.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Human-centred & universal design
AI & generative design tools
Adaptive reuse & retrofit
Smart buildings & IoT integration
Co-design & participatory methods
Evidence -based design
Post-occupancy evaluation
Responsive & kinetic architecture
Design for ageing populations
Addressing how we train, educate, and prepare the current and future workforce for a rapidly changing industry. This subtheme covers pedagogical innovation in built environment programs, industry–academia collaboration, and strategies for closing skills gaps across construction and design professions.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Curriculum design & reform
Work Integrated learning
Simulation & VR in education
Competency frameworks
Diversity, equity & inclusion in education
Industry-university partnerships
Apprenticeship & trades training
Lifelong learning & CPD
Graduate employability
Cross-disciplinary education
Focusing on the shift from traditional site-based construction toward factory-produced, modular, and prefabricated solutions. This subtheme examines the technologies, logistics, business models, and policy settings that enable industrialised approaches to building delivery.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Modular & volumetric construction
Prefabrication systems
Design for manufacture & assembly (DfMA)
3D printing & additive manufacturing
Lean construction principles
Industrialised building systems
Supply chain for offsite production
Automation & robotics in factories
Regulatory & certification issues
Scalability & business models
Covering the full spectrum of digital transformation — from design and procurement through construction, operation, and decommissioning. This subtheme includes digital tools, data standards, and platform-based approaches that improve decision-making and performance throughout a building's life.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Digital Twins
Artificial Intelligence & machine learning
Blockchain & smart contracts
Common data environments
Augmented & virtual reality
Drone & sensor technologies
Interoperability & open standards
Digital procurement & e-tendering
Cybersecurity in built assets
Examining how the built environment can be designed, constructed, and managed to withstand climate change impacts and natural hazards. This subtheme spans risk assessment, adaptive infrastructure, disaster recovery, and community resilience planning.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Climate-adaptive design
Flood, fire & wind resilience
Disaster risk reduction
Infrastructure resilience
Post-disaster reconstruction
Urban heat island mitigation
Coastal & sea-level adaptation
Community resilience planning
insurance, risk & vulnerability
Emergency shelter & temporary housing
Addressing environmental performance across the full life of buildings and infrastructure. This subtheme covers low-carbon design, alternative and recycled materials, waste minimisation, embodied carbon measurement, and the transition toward circular economy models in construction.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Life-cycle assessment (LCA)
Embodied & operational carbon
Circular economy in construction
Sustainable & bio-based materials
Waste reduction & management
Green building rating systems
Net-zero buildings
Timber & mass timber construction
Deconstruction & material reuse
Environment product declaration (EPDs)
Exploring the management practices, leadership capabilities, and governance structures that underpin successful delivery of built environment projects and programs. Topics range from procurement and contracts to stakeholder engagement and organisational strategy.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Procurement & delivery models
Contract management & disputes
Stakeholder engagement
Risk management
Governance & ethics
Leadership & organisational behaviour
Mega-project management
Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Agile & hybrid project methods
Value Management & benefits realisation
Focusing on the economic dimensions of the built environment — from cost planning and productivity improvement to supply chain resilience and market dynamics. This subtheme also covers emerging commercial models and financial innovation in the sector.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Cost estimation & forecasting
Constructioon productivity
Supply chain management
Economic modelling & feasibility
Labour markets & workforce economics
Infrastructure investment & funding
Whole-life costing
Inflation, risk & uncertainty
Proptech & fintech in construction
Trade & Global supply chains
Addressing the physical and psychological health of people who work in and use the built environment. This subtheme covers occupational safety systems, mental health, psychosocial risk, and how design and construction practices can promote wellbeing for workers and communities.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Occupational health & safety systems
Mental health & psychosocial risk
Safety culture & leadership
Wellbeing in building design
Wearable tech & safety monitoring
Falls, incidents & preventions
Indoor environment quality
Worker welfare & fair labour
Heat stress & site conditions
Regulatory compliance & WHS reform
A dedicated subtheme for doctoral candidates presenting work-in-progress research across any built environment topic. This stream provides emerging researchers with a supportive peer-review environment, mentoring from senior academics, and constructive feedback on methodology, framing, and direction.
INDICATIVE TOPICS
Work-in-progress PHD research
Research methodology & design
Literature review development
Theoretical & conceptual frameworks
Qualitative & quantitative methods
Mixed-methods research
Cross-disciplinary research
Instruction to Authors
This section provides submission requirements and templates for full papers, extended abstracts, and poster presentations. Please ensure you have read the relevant section carefully.
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The full paper submission portal will be available soon.
Full papers must not exceed 10 pages, including all references, figures, and tables.
Template
All full papers must be prepared using the AUBEA 2026 full paper template (.docx). The template is pre-configured with the correct IOP Conference Series page layout. Do not change the page size, margins, font, or styles, and do not add page numbers, headers, or footers. Full papers must not exceed 10 pages, including all references, figures, and tables.
For reference, IOP's full author guidelines are available at this link. The AUBEA 2026 template is derived from the IOP Publishing template and incorporates all required formatting.Blind Review
AUBEA 2026 uses a double-blind peer review process. Authors will need to prepare and upload when submitting:
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Complete manuscript: full paper including author names, affiliations, and e-mail address
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Anonymised manuscript: an identical copy with all author-identifying information removed, for peer review
Before preparing the anonymised manuscript, remove the following:
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Replace author names, affiliations, and e-mail address with the placeholder text provided in the template — do not leave these fields blank
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Delete or omit the Acknowledgements section
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Rephrase self-citations to avoid identifying the authors
Author details are entered separately in the Morressier submission form and will not be visible to reviewers.Ethical Policy
All authors are expected to comply with IOP Publishing's ethical policy for conference proceedings, which covers authorship, conflicts of interest, plagiarism, and data integrity. The policy is available at this linkIOP Proceedings License
All authors should submit a full paper only if all authors of the paper agree in full to the terms of the IOP Proceedings License.-
Extended abstracts must be 2–4 pages, including all references, figures, and tables.
Template
Prepare your extended abstract using the AUBEA 2026 extended abstract template (.docx). The template includes guidance within each section.Blind Review
The same blind review requirements apply as for full papers, see above.Accepted poster presentations should follow the specifications given below.
Poster Specifications
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Size: A1 portrait (594 x 841mm)
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Orientation: Portrait only
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Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi for all images and graphics
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File format: PDF
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Display: To be confirmed
Template
Prepare your poster using the AUBEA 2026 poster template (.pptx).Recommended Content
Authors are free to design their own structure for the body of the poster, but the following content is recommended:-
Title: clear and legible from 1–2 metres
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Authors and affiliations
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Introduction / Background: brief context and aim of the work
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Approach: how the research was or is being conducted
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Key findings or outcomes: use visuals, figures, and tables where possible; minimise dense text
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Conclusions: key contributions and next steps
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References: abbreviated list of key sources only
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Contact details: e-mail address for follow-up enquiries
Design Tips
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Use large, legible fonts; body text no smaller than 24 pt; headings 36 pt or larger
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Favour visuals over text; aim for no more than 30% text coverage
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Use high-contrast colours for accessibility
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Include your institution logo
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