This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on Socially Conscious Built Environments (SCBE 2025) held on 27-28 November at Jaipur in India. It comprehensively explores socially conscious built environments, offering cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and forward-thinking strategies for sustainable, inclusive, and technology-driven architecture. As cities across the world grapple with climate change, rapid urbanization, resource depletion, and socio-economic inequalities, the built environment must evolve to meet these pressing challenges. This volume presents interdisciplinary insights that move beyond conventional architectural practices, focusing on environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable solutions for the future of urban development. It serves as a platform for experts, researchers, and professionals in architecture, urban planning, engineering, and material science to exchange knowledge, discuss challenges, and present groundbreaking innovations that redefine how we design, build, and inhabit spaces.

Explores sustainability in spatial design, integrating past with forward-looking strategies, aligning with the SDGs Covers diverse aspects of spatial design, i.e. flexible housing, shared spaces, cultural sensitivity, and sustainability Emphasizes integrated sustainable approaches that foster community resilience, balancing social and cultural needs

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Dr. Madhura Yadav is the Dean of Student Welfare at Manipal University Jaipur. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. She founded and led the Design and Planning programs at Manipal University Jaipur and served as the Director of the School of Architecture and Design. Madhura has played a pivotal role in curriculum development and the implementation of Outcome-Based Education. She is a member of several professional bodies, including the Indian Institute of Architects and the Indian Institute of Town Planners. Her research focuses on sustainable urban planning, eco-cities, and community-based participatory research.

Dr. Vipin Tandon is an Allied Assistant Professor at the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. He teaches engineering aspects of Sustainable Design, including heat transfer, HVAC, and thermal comfort. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India. His research focuses on sustainable building materials, heat transfer, etc. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges engineering and architecture for sustainable development.

Sonali Walimbe is a Professor at the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India. With over 25 years of professional experience in architecture, including 13 years in industry and over a decade in academia, she brings a strong interdisciplinary perspective to her work. She holds a B.Arch. degree and a M.Arch. with a specialization in Interior Design and has completed her Ph.D. in Architecture in the field of Environmental Psychology and the Built Environment. Her academic and research endeavours are guided by a holistic vision to bridge humannature relationships through responsive and sustainable spatial design.

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Ecological design and sustainable futures.- Intelligent and energy efficient architecture.- Social consciousness in the built environment.- Sustainable materials.- Bio mimicry in design.