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CALL FOR PAPER: The City Street3 Conference

The organizing committee of the City Street3 Conference is pleased to announce that the conference website has now been launched. Explore the conference by accessing: http://www.ndu.edu.lb/city-street-3/home, where you will learn more about the conference theme, tracks, and other activities, the organizers, preliminary program, registration and submission procedures, and other information.

City Street3: TRANSITIONAL STREETS: NARRATING STORIES OF CONVIVIAL STREETS is an interdisciplinary conference open to students, researchers, professionals, and urban actors working on city street challenges in our times. The call for abstracts, and street photography competition will begin on 1 September 2017, and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

To proceed with registration, abstracts, and/or photograph submissions please visit https://sis.ndu.edu.lb/events/CS-III

For a paper or a poster to be presented in one of the conference tracks, you will need to indicate two track options. The street photography competition is a separate activity from the submission of abstracts.

IMPORTANT: For participants who already attended City Street2 in 2016, kindly note that your registration credentials are the same in case you log in with the same email address, otherwise, you can create new log in information.

The purpose of this email is to invite you to share, and disseminate information about this conference to your colleagues, students, and friends.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on citystreet@ndu.edu.lb.

CALL FOR PAPERS: E-FAITH industrial heritage

Each year, E-FAITH, the European Federation of Associations of Industrial and Technical Heritage, is organising a weekend where industrial heritage volunteers and associations can meet and learn from each other’s experiences. It always takes place at interesting sites, this year in Barcelona, and in its neighbourhood in the Catalan Museum of Science and Technology in Terrassa and the Water Museum in Cornellà del Llobregat.

There are two themes for this year’s meeting.
The weekend starts on Friday October 20th with a workshop on how to present and promote the industrial heritage during the European Cultural Heritage Year.
On Saturday October 21st the plenum meeting deals with Industrial Heritage – exploring opportunities for education and lifelong learning . In the afternoon associations will present their aims and objectives, and their activities’,
On Sunday October 22nd there are guided visits in Barcelona, showing how citizen’s involvement saved industrial buildings and promoted re-use of them

The call-for-papers and the registration are now open.
For details go to:
http://industrialheritage.eu/activities/industrial-heritage-weekend-2017

Fifth Annual Conference on Construction History April 2018

Our AGM and the Fifth Annual Conference on Construction History will be held in Cambridge on 6, 7 and 8 April 2018 with the AGM on Saturday 7 April and tours of buildings on Sunday 8 April and an annual lecture and dinner on the Saturday night.

The first day of the conference (Friday 6 April) will be devoted to studies of the history of building services and held in collaboration with CIBSE. The Special Call for abstracts for these sessions can be downloaded here. The second day (Saturday 7 April) will include general papers (the General Call for abstracts can be downloaded here). Generous student bursaries covering costs are available for students to present papers. The current plan is for the second day to also feature a timber framing demonstration, the Annual General Meeting, International Symposium, Annual Lecture, Annual Building History Lecture and Gala Dinner. An optional visit will be organised on the Sunday on the theme of building services.

Conference of PhDStudents & Early Career Researchers

2017 marks the centenary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). Originally named the Imperial War Graves Commission, the organisation emerged from the various bodies given responsibility for the war dead of the British Empire. Led by the remarkable Sir Fabian Ware, a man driven by a vision of imperial collaboration, the Commission took responsibility for a global project for the permanent commemoration of the dead. Finding solutions to the vast number of questions faced by the Commission was a delicate process, and it resulted in a unique form of remembrance which has left a deep impression on people across the world.

The Centre for War, Propaganda and Society, (School of History, University of Kent) and Gateways to the First World War (AHRC-funded World War One Engagement Centre) are hosting a conference for PhD students and Early Career Researchers in the CWGC’s centenary year to explore its work and legacies.

The conference will be held on the Canterbury campus at the University of Kent, 4-6 September 2017. Queries regarding access may be directed to 01227 823 158 or email accessibility@kent.ac.uk

We are keen to encourage exploration of a wide range of themes connected with the work of the Commission, including (but not confined to) issues of identities (including class, race, and gender), horticultural and architectural treatment, mourning and grief, landscape and space, belonging and ownership, tourism and pilgrimage, interaction between visitors and the communities occupying the zones around the cemeteries and memorials, different uses and interpretations of the cemeteries and memorials, comparisons with other commemoration schemes, on-going role of the CWGC and its future.

Proposals for papers of no longer than 25 minutes in length, and all other queries, should be sent to: Eileen Hartney (E.Hartney-204@kent.ac.uk) or telephone 01227 764000.

Closing date for proposals [no more than 350 words]: 10 April 2017

This conference is a Gateways collaboration with The Western Front Association.

Gateways to the First World War is one of the five AHRC funded WW1 Engagement Centres which have supported a vast range of community engagement activities since 2014.

Call for Contributions 2018: Digital Past

We are seeking submissions from those working on innovative projects on the themes outlined below in a research or operational capacity, who can contribute to this both retrospective and forward-looking conference. Contributions can be made through formal presentations or workshops, or more informally through the ‘unconference’ session or a show stand. We welcome contributions through the medium of Welsh, English, or bilingually. Please find details of the various formats below.

Themes and topics

The two main strands of the conference will be Digital Technologies and Digital Heritage, which may encompass digital survey (Terrestrial Scanning, Geo-physics, LiDAR, Photogrammetry, UAV’s, etc.), data processing, manipulation and analysis (including GIS & BIM), data storage and archiving, 3D modelling and reconstruction, visualisation and animation, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, gaming, immersive environments, 3D printing, e-publication, crowd sourcing, communities, education, engagement, interpretation and tourism.

As this is the 10^th Digital Past conference, we are also seeking papers that take both a celebratory and critical look at the developments over ten years of digital heritage, the lessons learnt, and the opportunities and challenges for the sector in the decade ahead.

Other topics may include but are not limited to:

Effects of digital technologies on equality, diversity and accessibility of the heritage sector;
Implications of digital/innovative requirements by funding bodies;
Implications of Brexit on funding of, and cooperation in, digital technologies;
Implications of austerity on technological innovation and development
Implications of bilingualism on digital platforms.

Find out more here

International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Every era of advancement is marked by a unique style of architecture. Globalisation, industrial evolution, rapid upsurge in demand for more modern, sustainable and innovative architectural masterpieces. Advancement in technology have changed the role of Architects and Planners in society. The academic realms of the field demands broader skills than just mastery of scientific and technological disciplines. The International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC 2017) will provide a forum for researchers from Academia and Industry by providing excellent opportunity to explore and share the advancements in the field of Architecture and Construction. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the existing technological knowledge and share information in the relevant areas that could lead to future developments. The conference will endow with an opportunity to present and observe the latest research results, ideas, developments and applications in the field of architecture. It will also give opportunities to students to meet experienced peers & researchers.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Research Papers, conceptual papers and case studies relevant to the theme of conference are invited from academicians, research scholars and professionals. Some of the promising areas are mentioned below, however the list is indicative and not exhaustive.

TOPICS OF INTEREST FOR RESEARCH PAPER INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

■ Architectural Design & Theories■ Urban Planning & Design ■ Advance Construction Materials ■ Energy Conservation ■ Innovative Building Materials ■ Environmental Protection ■ Role of Art in Architecture ■ Construction & Renewable Energy Sources ■ Building Technology Science ■ Housing Affordability ■ Importance of Landscaping in present scenario ■ Net-zero Homes & Communities ■ Architectural Environment & Equipment Engineering ■ Project & Construction Management ■ Green Building Materials ■ Development, Innovation in Architecture & Construction ■ Sustainable Development Of Building Energy Environment ■ Architectural Conservation & Restoration

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14th International Conference on: Engineering, Architecture and Technology

Al Azhar University is a university in Cairo which is associated with Al Azhar mosque, it’s Egypt’s oldest degree-granting university, and one of the most prestigious universities in Egypt. Studying sections were assigned inside Al Azhar University since it was established. Recently, new sector has been introduced into Al Azhar University implying Engineering since 1964.

Al Azhar’s Engineering International Conference (AEIC) started since 1989 to be held regularly. Uniquely, the conference covers a wide range of engineering fields.

Engineering Science is one of the disciplines and careers in the community that specializes in studying various branches, such as; arts, sciences, physics, mathematics, computer and further engineering branches.
Engineering Science integrates all the previously mentioned branches together in creative ways to develop new technological solutions of engineering analysis for testing, production, maintenance and construction.

Architecture Engineering is a branch of engineering which combines art, science & technology and application of engineering principles for the development of designing, planning and construction. Architecture is the constant innovation in designing for high-efficiency in the performance of buildings, in terms of planning, construction and lighting, while maintaining and applying the art in its form.

Technology is applied sciences that is concerned with the study of evolution and many others such as, industry, arts & crafts and all related subjects.
In Engineering, Technology aims to prepare the next generation of technical professionals in order to contribute in future developments in different technical fields.

Find out more about deadline and how to submit a paper

Digital Past Conference

Celebrating ten years of new technologies in heritage, interpretation and outreach

7 – 8 February 2018, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth

Organised by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Digital Past is an annual two day conference which showcases innovative digital technologies and techniques for data capture, interpretation and dissemination of the heritage of Wales, the UK and beyond. Bringing together individuals from the commercial, public, academic, third sector and voluntary sectors, the conference aims to promote learning, discussion and debate around a range of digital technologies in current use, or in development, to record and understand the historic environment.

Delegates will be offered a combination of presentations and hands-on workshops and demonstrations in a friendly and informal atmosphere that aims to promote networking and exchange of ideas. Unconference sessions will be provided on the first afternoon, giving the opportunity for delegates not on the formal timetable to present on projects, research, ideas or issues within or outside the themes of this year’s event. Exhibition and Poster stands will also give the opportunity for display and demonstration of projects or products, and the chance to talk to heritage organisations, societies, universities, product developers and retailers.

Call for Contributions 2018

Find out more on abstract deadline and programme here

New Insights into 16th- and 17th-century British Architecture

The 8th conference in this series, organised by Claire Gapper and Paula Henderson will be held at The Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House. Proposals in the form of short abstracts (up to 250 words) are invited for papers 30 minutes long. While the emphasis remains on new developments in architecture, we welcome proposals on related themes, such as decorative arts, gardens, sculpture and monuments. The proposals should be submitted by mid August 2017, and the final programme will be announced in September. We are grateful to the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain for sponsoring bursaries for postgraduate students and we encourage the participation of new scholars. For further information please contact us at Claire.gapper@btinternet.com and Henderson.paula@comcast.net.

CALL FOR PAPERS: Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST)

Many economies, and industries of the countries depend on tourism, which is able to direct the flow of the world. Cultural Tourism is the subset of tourism that is concerned with the country’s lifestyle in certain geographical areas, such as their, art, architecture, rituals, festivals, and more values that help convey the culture of the country itself. Cultural tourism involves the visitor getting involved or in contact with the unique heritage and special character of a place. More awareness of the place’s values, languages, lifestyle, and customs is conveyed to the visitor. Through tourism, lays the possibility of associating cultures together, assisting in creating cohesion amongst the world’s inhabitants. Considering that culture and heritage are two important factors in attracting tourists, they maintain their stature as a resource for development, and for improving the economy. –

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