About the Conference
This conference dives into the historical impact of mountain architecture on sustainable development and its potential to guide future construction.
By exploring the values, culture, and resilience of traditional mountain structures, the conference seeks to spark a dialogue that embraces cultural practices, climate concerns, and modern technology to build sustainable communities in mountainous regions.
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, self-funding public institution established by an Act of Parliament in December 1991. It is an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintaining the standard of academic excellence in various classical and professional disciplines.
The mission statement of the University is “to provide quality education for leadership”.
Architecture in KU
In addition to the basic courses on Architecture, Civil Engineering and building services, focus of the proposed B. Arch course shall be on mountain architecture. The project work shall focus preferably on green and sustainable building design, landscaping and rural architecture in the context of mountain environment.
The graduate of KU shall be able to design not only complex buildings and structures; they will also be able to design buildings in complex topographic site conditions.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission (150 words):
Notification of Acceptance:
Full paper submission (5000 words max):
Poster Submission:
Registration Closure:
September 30, 2024
October 17 2024
November 21, 2024
November 27, 2024
March 12, 2025
Venue: CV Raman Auditorium, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Conference Date: 18 & 19 December, 2024.
Registration fees:
Institutional: 5000/-
Individual: 2000/-
Students: 1000/-
Late Registration is accepted upon 50% extra charge on above fee.