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16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026)

Name: 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026)
Start: 2026-10-12
End: 2026-10-15
Location: Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture-PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University

by Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture-PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University

The 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026) is an international event dedicated to exploring the evolution of designs in nature and their applications across various disciplines. Organized by the Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture, part of PSL University, this conference will be held from October 12 to 15, 2026, in Paris, France. The event marks the 30th anniversary of the Constructal Law, which explains how flow systems evolve to facilitate easier access to the currents that move through them.

The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including the physics of life, universal forms in nature, evolutionary design, thermodynamics, energy, power, economy, and the intersection of natural and social sciences. Specific tracks will delve into areas such as flow architectures in living systems, design in nature, evolutionary design with freedom, and the role of architecture as flow design. These sessions aim to foster interdisciplinary discussions connecting physics, biology, ecology, geophysics, materials science, computer science, network science, art, architecture, urban planning, economics, and cultural studies.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in oral presentations and poster sessions, with selected papers being recommended for publication in esteemed journals like Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, and BioSystems. The conference venue, Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture, offers a historic setting that encourages experimentation and research, providing a unique environment for architects, engineers, scientists, and artists to collaborate and share insights.

This conference is ideal for professionals and researchers interested in the evolution of designs in nature and their applications across various fields. Participants will benefit from interdisciplinary discussions, networking opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between natural phenomena and human-made systems.

Speakers(23)

Abdulrahman Almerbati

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Alexandru Morega

Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Antonio Heitor Reis

Universidade de Evora, Portugal

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Christine Bizzell

Canon Collaborative, USA

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Dan Baciu

Western Kentucky University, USA

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Deniz Ikiz

Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Erdal Cetkin

Izmir Institute of Technology, Türkiye

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Isil Ruhi Sipahioglu

TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Türkiye

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Jose Lage

Southern Methodist University, USA

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Lazaros Mavromatidis

Chair at Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture-PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University, France

Chair of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Luiz Rocha

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Marcelo Risso Errera

Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Miguel Panao

University of Coimbra, Portugal

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Pezhman Mardanpour

Florida International University, USA

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Roberta Zarcone

Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture-PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University, France

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Rosella Nocera

University of Molise, Italy

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Serdar Turgut Ince

Yildiz Technical University, Türkiye

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Stephen Perin

Inetum Applications Services, France

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Terry Bristol

Portland State University, USA

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Thierry Ciblac

Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture-PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University, France

Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Tunde Bello-Ochende

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

Umit Gunes

Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University, Türkiye

Coordinator of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

William Worek

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, USA

Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 16th Constructal Law Conference (CLC2026).

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Event Details

Date: October 12-15, 2026; 4 days
Location: 🇫🇷 Paris, France; Paris-Malaquais School of Architecture-PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University
Pricing: €150 - €400; Full registration: €400; Student registration: €150. The fee covers admission to all conference sessions and coffee breaks; lunches and dinners are not included.
Audience: Professionals and researchers in fields such as physics, biology, ecology, geophysics, materials science, computer science, network science, art, architecture, urban planning, economics, and cultural studies.