Call for Abstracts · 'Reconstructing the Future' Conference BAUHAUS4MED

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS 'RECONSTRUCTING THE FUTURE' BAUHAUS4MED NEB CONFERENCE 2026

Dear Colleagues,
We are honoured to invite you, on behalf of the BAUHAUS4MED Project, to the International Conference Reconstructing the Future, in Florence from 14 to 15 May 2026. The Conference will focus on topics related to emerging trends within the New European Bauhaus (NEB) framework, with a particular emphasis on research and practices rooted in the Mediterranean context. The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, public authorities, civil society actors, and creative communities to discuss urban environments, collaboration models, participatory practices, and spatial interpretations of NEB principles.

Considering the scope of the conference, contributions addressing any of the following or related subjects are welcome: Urban Green Transformation, Direct Democracy and Participation, Aesthetic Green Architecture, and Climate Neutral and Resilient Society. The organizers kindly invite authors to submit their original work in the form of an expanded abstract. After acceptance, participants will be invited to submit either a full paper or a digital poster. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts free of fee charges.

Topics

Urban Green Transformation
Research on green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, regenerative and biophilic design, ecosystem services, and interdisciplinary/inclusive case studies addressing environmental, social, and spatial impacts of green urban regeneration.

Direct Democracy and Participation
Studies on participatory planning, co-creation, collaborative governance, civic engagement, crowdsourcing, living labs, and democratic mechanisms within the NEB paradigm.

Aesthetic Green Architecture
Contributions exploring architectural quality, bioclimatic and biophilic design, adaptive reuse, spatial identity, and integration of cultural and natural heritage into contemporary sustainable architecture.

Climate Neutral and Resilient Society
Research on climate adaptation and mitigation, resilience, circular economy, disaster risk reduction, and governance frameworks supporting climate-neutral and climate-resilient communities.

Location The International Conference Reconstructing the Future will be held in person on 14–15 May 2026 in Florence, Italy (venue to be confirmed). 

Main dates

• 20 February 2026: Abstract submission deadline
• 28 February 2026: Acceptance notification and comments
• 15 April 2026: Full paper/Poster submission deadline
• 30 April 2026: Registration deadline 

Abstract 

A structured expanded abstract 3500-4000 characters with spaces, one illustration (separate .jpg file, resolution 300 dpi), up to 5 keywords, and 5-10 relevant references should be sent with the title proposal by 20th February. Abstract submission via form. Please use the Abstract Submission Form to submit an abstract.

Contacts

For inquiries about the conference and BAUHAUS4MED:
Lucia Polverini, Region of Tuscany, [email protected]
Giuseppina De Lorenzo, Region of Tuscany, [email protected]

For inquiries about submissions/contributions:

Asst. Prof. Tamara Zaninović, Ph.D., [email protected]
Ana Sopina, Ph.D., Sen. Asst., [email protected]

The International Conference Reconstructing the Future will be jointly organized by the International Conference Scientific Committee and the Organizing Committee.

More Information: https://bauhaus4med.interreg-euro-med.eu/