The 8th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment
"Workshop, Webinar Series, and Book Chapter"
Vernacularizing Sustainability: Stories of Ideas, Spaces and Technologies
The International Conference in Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) is a forum initiated by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning, Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), through collaborations with worldwide universities and research institutions. The conference is aimed at nurturing the study, comprehension, and appreciation of the built environment.
The conference is intended to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, sharing of knowledge, and dissemination of information about the study of the built environment in different parts of the world. It seeks to further develop regional and international networks of academics, professionals, and policy makers on the management of the built environment.
Building on this tradition, the 8th ICSBE in November 2025 adopts the theme:
Vernacularizing Sustainability: Stories of Ideas, Spaces and Technologies
This theme responds to the growing need for sustainability approaches that are rooted in local wisdom, cultural heritage, and contextual technologies—especially in the Global South. It invites reflections and innovations that bridge tradition and modernity, highlighting how vernacular knowledge can inform sustainable futures.
Distinct from previous iterations of ICSBE, which were held as in-person international conferences involving collaborations among academic institutions from various countries, ICSBE 2025 adopts a more dynamic and inclusive format. This year's program consists of three main components, Workshop, Webinar Series, and Book Chapter.
Keynote Speaker:
✓ Webinar 1 – Saturday, November 1, 2025 (Online)
Theme: Vernacularizing Sustainability: Exploring Ideas and Spatial Narratives
1. SPEAKER 1 (Dr.Ing. Yulia Nurliani Lukito Harahap, S.T., M.Des.S, Department of Architecture, Universitas Indonesia)
2. SPEAKER 2 (Assist Prof. Dr. Micah R. Fisher, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa)
✓ Webinar 2 – Saturday, December 6, 2025 (Online)
Theme: Vernacularizing Sustainability: Ideas into Technologies and Actions
1. SPEAKER 2 (Prof. Ir. Dr. Ramli Nazir, Center of Tropical Geoengineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
2. SPEAKER 3 (Prof. Ir. Sarwidi, MSCE., Ph.D., IPU, Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Islam Indonesia)
The Scope of Topics:
1. Environmental Technology and Engineering for Sustainability
2. Traditional Resilience and Vernacular Adaptation
3. Local Logic and Sustainable Ecosystems
4. Circular Economy and Local Materials
5. Culture-Based Technologies and Infrastructure
6. Digitalization for Collective Sustainability
7. Urban–Rural Symbiosis and Resource Connectivity
8. Construction Ethics and Cultural Codes
9. Law, Policy, and the Right to a Livable Life
*Contributions are welcomed from experts across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Law, Economics, and Socio-Cultural Studies. Webinar 1: exploring conceptual ideas and spatial narratives and Webinar 2: exploring practical implementations and actions.
Speakers
Keynote Speaker : Webinar 1

Dr.Ing. Yulia Nurliani Lukito Harahap, S.T., M.Des.S
Department of Architecture, Universitas Indonesia

Dr. Micah R. Fisher
Department of Urban and Regional Planning University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Important Timelines
- Book Chapter — Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025
- Extended Abstract Acceptance Notification: October 15, 2025
- Payment Deadline: October 26, 2025
- Webinar 1 and Parallel Session: November 01, 2025
- Webinar 2 and Parallel Session: December 06, 2025
- Manuscript Submission Deadline: December 28, 2025
- Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: February 06, 2026
- Camera Ready Submission Deadline: March 06, 2026
- Book Chapter Publication: June, 2026
The book will be published in :
Registration Fees
Indonesia (Non-Student) | Indonesia (Student-Undergraduate Student) | International |
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Oral Presenter: IDR 1.500.000 *early bird registration Participant: IDR 500.000 *early bird registration Oral Presenter: IDR 2.500.000 Participant: IDR 750.000 |
Oral Presenter: IDR 1.000.000 *early bird registration Participant: IDR 250.000 *early bird registration Oral Presenter: IDR 2.000.000 Participant: IDR 500.000 |
Oral Presenter: USD 100 *early bird registration Participant: USD 35 *early bird registration Oral Presenter: USD 160 Participant: USD 50 |
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