Contemporary architectural practice is situated in a complex flux of global and
local market forces and this has reflected in the academic discourse relating to architecture and sustainability . Academic discourse with its debate centred on the dichotomies of : the local – global and tradition – technology , has often taken highly polarised positions without creating a middle ground. Aesthetics plays an active role in the social , ecological , cultural and economic well being of a society. Is a cohesive theorization of aesthetics possible ? Or are we in better off with a multitude of perspectives which are seemingly distinct? As we address a large pluralistic society which has grown amidst an enormous diversity of ecological and cultural landscapes, it seems clear that the complexity of the problem can’t solely be addressed from within the profession . The theme calls outs for interdisciplinary deliberations on aesthetics of Sustainability. It aims to create a common ground for building ideas and ethics for long term sustainability , a common knowledge base on meaningful aesthetics informed by diverse social and creative practices .The participants were allowed to see the theme through different disciplinary and methodological lenses which included General aesthetic theory, Architectural / Art theory , Sustainable practice and theory and Critical Theory. The section is envisioned to help architectural education through new aesthetic paradigms and new entry points into interdisciplinary research.