Our interdisciplinary conference aims to connect doctoral students, academics, architects, engineers, heritage specialists, landscape architects and other professionals. We aim not merely to lecture, but to foster genuine dialogue on the challenges that unite us. It seeks to bring together people who care about the values of landscape, settlements and monuments, and welcomes original contributions in the form of research papers, case studies and critical reflections.

The conference addresses three thematic areas:

• Landscape – cultural landscape, its values, transformations, protection and future.

• Settlements – cities, villages, urban structures, architecture and development.

• Monuments – heritage protection, conservation, typology and cultural identity.

The official languages of the conference are Czech and Slovak.

The Landscape – Settlements – Monuments Conference is included in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme of the Czech Chamber of Architects.

• Conference date: 29 April 2026

• Abstract submission deadline: 5 December 2025

• Conference fee payment deadline: 31 January 2026

• Draft paper submission deadline: 1 March 2026

• Final camera-ready paper deadline: 30 April 2026

Conference Fee (incl. VAT) 

• Presenting author: 2,500 CZK / 100 EUR

• Presenting author (doctoral student): 1,500 CZK / 60 EUR

• Listener: 1,000 CZK / 40 EUR

• Listener (doctoral student): 500 CZK / 20 EUR

The fee covers participation, conference materials, and publication of accepted contributions.

Submission

Submit your contribution via the application form on the About the Conference page. In the form, you will be asked to upload an abstract. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee, which reserves the right to decline submissions.

Draft papers, final versions and competition entries must be submitted via the buttons on the For Authors page by the stated deadlines.

Selection for Presentations

Based on submitted abstracts and drafts, the Scientific Committee will select three contributions from each thematic area for a 15-minute presentation. Other accepted contributions may be presented in a 3-minute short format.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo a two-stage double-blind peer review:

• Stage 1 – Formal check and thematic relevance (by the Organising Committee): verifies compliance with submission requirements and alignment with conference themes.

• Stage 2 – Double-blind review: each submission is evaluated by two independent expert reviewers. Reviewers assess originality, methodological quality, accuracy of results, contribution to the field, and quality of presentation.

Reviewer selection: Reviewers are chosen based on expertise and experience in the relevant field.

Conflict of interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline to review if a conflict exists.

Expected review time: The peer review process typically takes 4–6 weeks from assignment to reviewers.

The review process is coordinated by the Organising Committee with an emphasis on impartiality, confidentiality, and transparency.

Publishing Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The conference proceedings Space for Life adhere to the highest standards of publishing ethics and integrity. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow the ethical principles set out in the Publishing Ethics and Malpractice Statement. This policy defines responsibilities regarding authorship, originality, data accuracy, conflicts of interest, peer review, and procedures for addressing allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism or data falsification. Suspected cases of unethical behaviour are investigated by the Editorial Board in accordance with COPE guidelines. Proven misconduct may lead to correction, retraction, or rejection of a submission.

Contact for ethics matters: info@krajinasidlapamatky.cz

Languages

Full papers may be submitted in Czech or Slovak. Abstracts, titles and keywords will also be provided in English to ensure international visibility.

Licensing and Archiving

All accepted and positively reviewed papers will be published in the online conference proceedings Space for Life (ISSN 3029-8245). The proceedings will be:

• assigned an ISBN,

• archived in the DSpace digital repository,

• provided with DOI identifiers,

• published under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.

Proceedings are published annually under the title Space for Life, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 and archived in DSpace. All volumes of the proceedings follow the same editorial and ethical standards described in the Publishing Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

• Proceedings 2026 (forthcoming): Space for Life – ISBN, DOI links to be added

• Proceedings 2025: Space for Life – ISBN 978-80-214-6354-7, DOI 10.13164/KSP.2025

• Proceedings 2024: Space for Life – ISBN 978-80-214-6263-2

• Proceedings 2023: Space for Life – ISBN 978-80-214-6158-1

Based on a media partnership agreement with the peer-reviewed journal Urbanismus a územní rozvoj (Urbanism and Spatial Development), selected conference papers may be nominated for peer review and possible subsequent publication in the journal, which is indexed in CEJSH, ERIH+ and EBSCO, and is listed in the Register of Peer-Reviewed Non-Impact Periodicals of the Czech Republic.

The Scientific Committee consists of experts in architecture, heritage, urbanism and landscape, representing leading Czech and Slovak universities and institutions. 

Prof. Hana Urbášková, Ph.D. – Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology, CZ

Prof. Jiří Kupka, Lic. Theol., Ph.D. – Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ

Assoc. Prof. Andrea Bacová, Ph.D. – Faculty of Architecture and Design, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, SK

Assoc. Prof. Milena Hauserová, CSc. – Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ

Assoc. Prof. Barbara Ševčíková, Ph.D. – Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno, CZ

Assoc. Prof. Eva Špačková, Ph.D. – Faculty of Civil Engineering, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, CZ

Dana Novotná (retired), Ph.D. – National Heritage Institute, Regional Office in Brno, CZ

Pavol Pauliny, Ph.D. – Faculty of Architecture and Design, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, SK

Jakub Kotrla, MSc. Eng. – Institute of Spatial Development, CZ

Tomáš Pavlovský, Ph.D. – Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology, CZ

Adam Guzdek, Ph.D. – Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology, CZ

The Institute of Architecture at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology, was established in 2005 as the youngest architectural school in the Czech Republic. It offers a four-year bachelor’s and a two-year master’s programme, firmly linked to practice through compulsory internships in architectural studios. The institute combines the technical expertise of a large civil engineering faculty with a strong emphasis on architectural design, urbanism, heritage conservation and fine arts. Teaching is delivered in eight specialised studios, supported by both academic staff and practising Brno architects, ensuring students receive comprehensive preparation for their professional careers. The Institute is the main organiser of the Landscape – Settlements – Monuments Conference. 

For details on our editorial principles, peer review, authorship criteria, and procedures for handling publishing malpractice, please see the Publishing Ethics and Malpractice Statement. 

Adam Guzdek, Conference Secretary

Email: info@krajinasidlapamatky.cz

The conference is supported by the following media partners, helping to promote its outcomes within the professional and academic community: