On April 4th, 2023, the Eco Architecture and Design Perspectives Congress was held at the Marble hall of Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Congress was organized by the Architecture and Design Department of Khazar University in collaboration with IKSAD Institute of Türkiye, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the "Icherisheher" State Historical-Architectural Reserve, Eskisehir Osmangazi University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture and UNEC Design School both in person and online.

An art and design themed exhibition of works by students and participants was also displayed in the marble hall.

At the opening ceremony, professor, academician Hamlet Isakhanli, the founder of Khazar University, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees, welcomed the participants, stated that the congress was dedicated to an important and urgent issue, and wished them success in their work.

Professor Shahla Abbasova, head of Khazar University Architecture and Design Department, spoke about the purpose of the event. She emphasized that speakers from different countries, including Türkiye, Germany, South Africa, Indonesia, Pakistan, Hungary, Malaysia, Algeria, Morocco and Ukraine, participated in the congress and stated that this international participation demonstrates the importance of the topic and the need for global cooperation to solve environmental problems.

Mirsalam Ganbarov from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the State Ecological Expertise Agency talked about the current problems of ecology and emphasized the importance of approaching these issues comprehensively, taking into account social, economic and ecological factors.

Assoc. Prof. Lala Mammadova, director of the UNEC School of Design spoke about her expertise in the field of design and her views on eco-architecture.

Architect Sergei Tchoban, director of TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten architectural firm and founder of Tchoban Foundation, and Teymur Osmanov, the project architect from TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten, who joined the event from Germany, made a presentation about their experience in eco-architecture projects and highlighted their innovative approach to environmentally friendly design and construction.

Dr. Mustafa Latif Emek, President of IKSAD, also gave a speech during the Congress. He shared his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of architecture and design and how it can be applied to create sustainable and eco-friendly buildings.

Prof. Dr. Vefa Guliyeva, advisor on Scientific Affairs to the Director of "The Icherisheher" Scientific and Cultural Center, shared her experience and speech on the topic. She provided valuable insights into the importance of preserving cultural heritage while embracing eco-architecture and sustainable design.

Joining the Congress online from Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Ayshen Ozturk, director of Building Knowledge and Specialization at ESOGU, presented the latest developments in eco-architecture and how they can be used to address environmental challenges.

The Congress then continued its work in sections. At the end, a thank you plaque was presented to the congress organizers for the successful organization of the event.