25–27 November 2026  ·  New Delhi, India

International Conference on
Net Zero Carbon
Built Environment

Organised by the Department of Building Engineering and Management, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

25–27 November 2026
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
nzceb2026@spa.ac.in
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Abstract deadline
30 June 2026
Full paper deadline
15 August 2026
Venue
India Habitat Centre
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About

Advancing decarbonisation in the built environment

In the Indian context, the urgency of decarbonising the built environment is driven by the scale and pace of urbanisation, rising energy demand, and increasing climate vulnerabilities.

With a large share of the infrastructure needed for 2030 and beyond yet to be developed, India has a unique opportunity to adopt low-carbon pathways from the outset rather than relying on costly retrofitting in the future.

NZCBE 2026 provides a premier platform to advance this dialogue and action on decarbonisation in the built environment, with a particular focus on the Indian construction sector.

3
Conference Days
5+
Thematic Tracks
Nov
New Delhi 2026
Keynote Lectures
Invited lectures by leading international experts in net zero carbon and sustainable built environments.
Technical Paper Sessions
Peer-reviewed presentations across multiple thematic tracks with structured Q&A sessions.
Workshops & Field Visits
Hands-on workshops and curated visits to exemplary sustainable construction sites in New Delhi.
Industry & Policy Dialogue
Dedicated sessions bridging academia, industry, and policy for actionable net-zero transitions.
Call for Papers

Conference Themes

Papers are invited on the following key thematic areas, but not limited to:

01
Green Buildings & Sustainable Design
Innovative design approaches for energy-efficient and environmentally responsive buildings, including passive strategies, green building rating systems, and climate-sensitive architecture.
02
Carbon Reduction & Net Zero Strategies
Approaches to achieving net zero carbon through carbon accounting, decarbonisation pathways, operational energy reduction, and strategies for minimising embodied and lifecycle carbon.
03
Sustainable Materials & Construction Practices
Development and application of low-carbon materials, circular construction methods, resource-efficient technologies, and lifecycle assessment in construction processes.
04
Digital Technologies & Smart Built Environment
Use of AI, Machine Learning, Digital Twins, BIM, and smart systems for real-time monitoring, optimisation, and performance analysis in the built environment.
05
Energy Systems & Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Integration of renewable energy systems, energy efficiency solutions, climate-responsive infrastructure, and strategies for resilient urban and built environments.
06
Policy, Governance & Finance for Net Zero
Regulatory frameworks, green finance instruments, international climate policy, and governance mechanisms enabling net zero transitions in the construction and real estate sector.
Paper Submission

Submission Guidelines

All submissions are managed through Microsoft CMT. Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting.

Submission Process
  • Authors can submit their extended abstracts approximately 1000 words or the full paper using the submission portal given below. Authors wishing to submit multiple papers will have to do separately. Prescribed format for the submission of the extended abstract is attached below
  • Paper Template
  • Abstract Submission Portal
  • All papers must be original and not previously submitted for any other conference or journal. Authors must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Seventh Edition (2020), while preparing their manuscript. The similarity of the text must not exceed 15%
  • Authors will be notified of acceptance by 31 July 2026.
  • Deadline for abstract submission: 30 June 2026.
Acknowledgement — Peer Review Management

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Key Deadlines

Abstract: 30 June 2026
Notification: 31 July 2026
Full Paper: 15 August 2026
Conference: 25–27 November 2026

Paper Template

Download the official Microsoft Word template for formatting your full paper submission.

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Submit via Microsoft CMT

All abstract and full paper submissions must be made through the Microsoft CMT portal.

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Submission Queries

For questions about submission guidelines or the review process, contact us directly.

nzceb2026@spa.ac.in
Timeline

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline
30 June 2026
Acceptance notification
31 July 2026
Full paper submission
15 August 2026
Conference
25–27 November 2026
Registration

Registration Fees

Conference Registration
Includes all materials, catering & gala dinner
Participant Category Fee
Corporate / Industry Professionals ₹ 10,000
Academicians / Research Scholars / Students ₹ 5,000
International Participants $ 150
International Participants (Academicians / Research Scholars / Students) $ 100
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Fee includes conference materials, lunch, morning & afternoon tea across all days, and gala dinner on day 2.

Organising Committee

Key People

Prof. Virendra Kumar Paul
Prof. (Dr) Virendra Kumar Paul
Patron & Chief Advisor
Director, SPA New Delhi
Shri Sundeep Nayak
Shri Sundeep Nayak
Conference Chair
IAS (Superannuated)
Dr Abhijit Rastogi
Dr Abhijit Rastogi
Conference Chair
Assistant Professor, BEM, SPA New Delhi
Dr Ankit Kumar Singh
Dr Ankit Kumar Singh
Conference Co-Chair
Assistant Professor, SPA New Delhi
Supporting Organisations
NBCC Ltd.