Papers’ or presented at the Two-Day international conference SA:CE, Sustainable Architecture and Circular Economy with a focus on ‘Nation Building through Stainless Steel’ during 4th and 5th March, 2025 in New Delhi. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee for...

Railway is the most sustainable mode of transportation in comparison to aviation, waterways, Roadways and is efficiently achieving the energy benchmarks in operations of rolling stocks and railway infrastructure by usage of renewable energy and energy optimization. The push for sustainable transportation...

The Himalayan mountains surround Kashmir which showcases an impressive architectural heritage that demonstrates the creative strength and enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The architectural style of Kashmir depends heavily on wood because it serves as the primary construction material. The construction...

Materiality is the most powerful tool in the hands of a designer. It most often determines the abstract concept of the design outcome as well as the tangible presence of what is created by a designer for the purpose of people. The paper below aims to put the spot light on a material, Stainless...

This paper examines the multifaceted role of stainless steel in modern airport architecture, highlighting its superior corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and aesthetic versatility. Through a review of material properties and case studies, particularly in challenging coastal environments,...

Stormwater in urban areas has emerged as a major issue in the Tier-2 cities of India, where urbanization is rapidly taking place, impermeable surface areas are becoming more considerable, and drainage systems are not adequate to handle the stormwater levels of rainfall that often cause frequent floods...

Heritage structures are just old buildings, they demonstrate our cultural, and architectural history. Due to natural wear, environmental and seismic activities these structures weaken as the time passes. Preserving these structure means preserving our history. However, it poses a challenge to the conservation...

Urbanization has increased at a faster pace than envisioned in the 2011 census. Rapid urbanization is causing sanitation and environmental concerns that have an adverse impact on public health. This paper evaluates the suitability of using stainless steel to enhance and maintain the cleanliness and overall...

As locations of critical interest in the city framework, roundabouts can not only facilitate efficient traffic flow but also introduce cultural and aesthetic orientations. The conventional beautification strategies, however, are prone to the problem of sustainability, care, and contextualization. The...

The evolution of building envelopes from opaque structures to transparent façades of metal and glass transformed architectural style with the modern movement, but also induced various negative environmental impacts. The latter building envelopes, though celebrated for their aesthetics, daylighting, and...

Sustainable production is needed since the global steel sector causes environmental degradation and carbon emissions. This study examines how Circular Economy (CE) ideas might be applied to green steel production to increase sustainability. A descriptive and exploratory study design used qualitative...

Stainless Steel is one of the few materials in architecture which possess a wide range of properties such as corrosion resistance, durability, variety in terms of grades and finishes. This paper tries to present a comprehensive analysis of use of stainless steel in architecture. We use research on material...

Stainless Steel as a material leaves a special imprint in the minds and hearts of people. The signage industry has played a prominent role in the building industry by providing architectural signage for ease in navigation, walkability and branding. This industry sector has ensured continued supply of...

Stainless steel, discovered in 1913, has emerged as a transformative material in the global construction industry. This research employs systematic literature review to examine the heterogeneous role of stainless steel as a building material, with a focus on three identified themes – evolution; properties,...

This study evaluates the environmental impacts of commonly used building materials in the Indian construction sector through a life cycle approach. Using Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as primary data sources and supported by stakeholder surveys, the research identifies gaps in India-specific...

The paper presents the first of its kind bolted Bow String Girder Bridge with Stainless Steel IRS 450 CR across a Canal along a link Road. The Bridge utilizes 350 MT of Stainless Steel for all its structural Members. The problem statement was to provide a high-level bridge with increased vertical navigation...

In terms of infrastructure development, the twenty-first century offers previously unheard-of opportunities and challenges. The materials used to build the built environment must be assessed for their long-term resilience, sustainability, and economic efficiency in addition to their initial affordability...