3 November 2025

Interdisciplinary research in urban planning – examples of realised projects

Leader: Ph.D., DSc., Eng. Arch. Michał Stangel, Prof. SUT 

The topic will address issues of sustainable mobility as well as the challenges of sustainable development and energy-climate transformation. Examples of completed interdisciplinary research involving staff from the Department of Urbanism and Spatial Planning at the Silesian University of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture will be presented. 

Each of the conferences is a one-day hybrid meeting and presentation by guest (invited) speakers and a joint discussion. The venue is the Faculty of Architecture at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, although on-line participation is also possible. 

Participation in the conference is free of charge; the organisers do not cover travel and accommodation costs. 

In addition, a pro-conference publication is planned in journals, a list of which will be sent out soon. We will provide also the Book of Abstracts with short biograms of invited guests and abstracts of their presentations.  

Multiconference archiDREAM Silesia 2026,  17.-18.04.2026

The archiDREAM Silesia 2026 Multiconference is a cyclical international event dedicated to scientific discussion on key aspects of contemporary architecture and urban planning development, taking into account perspectives from other disciplines that help address current spatial challenges (such as fine arts, spatial management, environmental psychology, ergonomics, and sociology).
Previous editions of the event took place in 2019 and 2022, while in 2025 a simplified version of the event is being organized in the form of three thematic conferences.

Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice

Main objectives of the conference:

• Presentation of research results, inspiration, and motivation for development – showcasing new perspectives in conducting interdisciplinary research, addressing current urban issues that are crucial for the development of sustainable urban ecosystems.
• Integration of the academic community with the socio-economic environment – creating networks of cooperation between researchers, practitioners, and representatives of the design industry; defining effective methods for solving urban problems in collaboration with various stakeholder groups.
• Promotion of innovation – applying research results in design practice, identifying creative methods and tools that inspire the development of innovative, ecological, inclusive, and health-oriented solutions, while also incorporating local cultural heritage into urban space.
• Fostering interdisciplinary partnerships – encouraging collaboration and joint efforts to tackle research challenges.

• As part of the event, the following activities are planned:
• Scientific sessions within the framework of seven thematic conferences,
• Discussion panels with invited experts and scholars,
• Doctoral scientific and poster session under the patronage of the Architecture and Urban Planning Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Katowice Branch,
• Poster sessions,
• Networking discussion sessions,
• Exhibitions of completed research, design, and artistic works,
• Collaboration zone (working sessions for research teams).