Architecture can be an agent of care. Designing for healing addresses how the built environment can facilitate healing, as well as accommodate housing, offices, and other refugee facilities. The focus on well-being in design increasingly reflects innovative approaches to spatial planning and a greater emphasis on sensory elements such as color, light, nature, and air, broadening the understanding of ‘user-friendly’ healing processes. Providing comfortable and safe facilities also depends on well-researched design. How can architects and architecture strengthen the healing process for users, both physically and emotionally? Can architecture establish its own Hippocratic oath to solidify its role in creating and innovating healthy living environments?

Energy efficiency in resilient architecture focuses on creating buildings that withstand environmental challenges and minimize energy consumption. By integrating passive design strategies like maximizing daylight and airflow and using energy-efficient windows, architects can significantly reduce a building's energy demands. Additionally, renewable energy systems such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems are often incorporated to enhance energy efficiency. This approach reduces greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to the building's overall durability and comfort, making it a sustainable decision for the future.

The rapid advancement of digital technologies is reshaping how buildings and urban environments respond to environmental, social, and economic challenges. Smart technologies—such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced automation systems—play a pivotal role in strengthening architectural resilience by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and adaptive responses to disruptions. This subtopic examines how emerging technologies integrate real-time data, facilitate intelligent decision-making, and optimize building performance, ultimately fostering smart, adaptive, and future-ready urban spaces.

A great deal of local wisdom has been developed in various countries, often with significant contributions from architects. Professional involvement ranges from leading global projects to designing specific interventions tailored to regions. As a result, in areas undergoing transformation, there is often a noticeable improvement in the quality of public spaces and the quality of life of residents. How can traditional knowledge and practices be repurposed in a contemporary context? Some projects may also integrate modern technologies. How can we platform the inherent wisdom of traditions and harness their potential to inspire contemporary sustainable solutions while avoiding mere nostalgia and imitation?