first International conference on “Theory of Architectural Design: Global Practices amid Local Milieu”, shall broadly deal with three themes (but not limited to) as follows: 1. Global Architectural Practices: Scopes and Concerns in Contemporary Urban and Extra-urban Environments. 2. Local Trends, Architectural typology vis-à-vis Global Identity. 3. Architectural Intervention versus ecological sustainability. Special Focus of the Conference: Image and Identity of a place through Architectural Typology-A Global Insight: Pros and Cons