Introduction
The concept of sustainable development is now a requirement and necessity for metropolitan and urban planning which involves the development and design of land use and urban development, including the planning of infrastructures such as transportation, communications, and distribution networks. Planning and constructing urban cities does not necessarily mean exhausting present resources and endangering future supplies. On the contrary, reducing the negative impact of buildings on the environment has been one of the main concerns of sustainable development that has appeared over the past few decades.
Sustainable architecture works to increase the efficiency of energy usage over the entire life cycle of a building. Taking into account the role that global warming presently plays, we can see that individuals are actively making an effort to opt for more sustainable techniques in regards to urban planning and reconstruction that do not negatively impact the environment. Various countries and communities have invested in renewable energy resources and sustainable architecture and construction projects. Architects work to implement renewable energy resources as a means to enhance their buildings and reduce the negative impacts it has on its surrounding environment, as one of the many sustainable approaches to improve the quality of life for its users.
Due to a rapidly increasing population worldwide, being sustainable when it comes to architectural design and urban planning requires huge efforts. And so, IEREK is planning its 9th international conference on Urban Planning & Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD) with the aim of providing engineers, architects, and researchers with the required setting to ensure that an active discussion to come up with contemporary solutions takes place.