This event will focus on the theory and practice of new ecological approaches to architectural design and construction in the face of evolving social, environmental, and economic conditions. It will explore potential solutions to the challenges contemporary architecture faces, particularly in relation to living spaces. Through thematic presentations centered on the ethics of care, non-aesthetic values in design processes, and shifts in the language used to describe architecture, the conference aims to investigate possibilities for responsible design informed by ecological and cultural awareness.

According to available data, the construction industry generates enormous amounts of waste and CO₂ emissions, while natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce. Despite these alarming realities, many architectural choices remain driven primarily by aesthetic considerations, prioritizing visual delight over sustainability. At the same time, it is now evident that both aesthetics and architectural discourse can be leveraged to improve long-term prospects for human well-being.

The conference program will revolve around key concepts such as narrative, care, and methodology. The interconnections and interplay between these ideas will provide the structural framework for the event. Discussions will encompass the current architectural paradigm, ecological shifts and transitions, the language of architecture and spatial description, and new design approaches in response to climate change and diminishing resources. Participants will explore practical solutions, ecological design strategies, and concepts for environmental regeneration as integral components of new architectural narratives.

Language becomes a tool for expressing care for our planet. This conference will provide an opportunity to delve into the perspectives of researchers and designers shaping the future by expanding the conceptual framework used to describe architectural practice. It will honor the heritage of the past while emphasizing responsibility for the world and its resources. Additionally, the event will serve as a platform for discussing potential paradigm shifts in architectural design methodologies.

One of its primary objectives is to develop a fresh perspective on architecture—one that could lead to a paradigm shift, balancing utopian visions with practical change. The event promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among art, design, theory, and philosophy, enriching the ongoing debate on the future of architecture.

All participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the potential changes in the design process, whether there is room for unpredictability and failures, whether a stance of care can become a working method, and what new narratives could mean in the context of architecture. By fostering these discussions, the conference seeks to expand the field of architectural analysis and interpretation through new concepts and narratives, particularly those that have been previously overlooked or marginalized within the dominant paradigm of large-scale, global, efficient, and visually striking projects.

The event will also raise ecological and cultural awareness, advocating for the design of spaces that respect both natural and cultural heritage while considering the needs of future generations. It will provide a platform for showcasing practical solutions and ecological strategies aimed at minimizing architecture’s negative environmental impact in response to contemporary social, environmental, and economic challenges.