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Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025

‘With the emergence of community-led approaches and
tools for the interpretation and valuation of cultural
heritage (critical heritage, cultural mapping, etc.), adaptive
reuse strategies have been diversified, using design and
conservation as tools to regenerate historic and heritage
places while promoting their tangible and intangible
heritage dimensions. Thus, this Special Issue aims to serve
as a platform to assemble such recent and innovative
research findings and draw attention to different
approaches relating to the field of adaptive reuse and
architectural conservation. Through an open access mode,
this Special Issue intends to disseminate this knowledge
widely at a time when the heritage context is facing critical
challenges posed by urbanisation and the need for
economic development. The discussion in this Special
Issue intends to cover diverse types of historic and modern
heritage.’

For more information, visit the website here

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Hosted by Universidade do Minho, we are excited to announce the upcoming International Conference on Moisture in Buildings (ICMB25), which will be held from 23rd to 24th October 2025 in the historic city of Guimarães, Portugal.

This event will gather leading researchers, professionals, and industry experts to discuss and explore critical issues related to moisture control, building sustainability, and the effects of moisture on building materials and health. We encourage you to submit an abstract to present your work and contribute to the global conversation on moisture management in buildings.

Additionally, we welcome proposals for special sessions (title, convenors and a short description – max 2000 characters) to be sent to icmb25@civil.uminho.pt until 8th November 2024.

For more information, visit the website here

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Hosted by Universidade do Minho, we are excited to announce the upcoming International Conference on Moisture in Buildings (ICMB25), which will be held from 23rd to 24th October 2025 in the historic city of Guimarães, Portugal.

This event will gather leading researchers, professionals, and industry experts to discuss and explore critical issues related to moisture control, building sustainability, and the effects of moisture on building materials and health. We encourage you to submit an abstract to present your work and contribute to the global conversation on moisture management in buildings.

Call for abstracts

We invite colleagues to submit abstracts on the topics of the conference, see above. Please fill out the ICMB25 Abstract Template and email to icmb25@civil.uminho.pt by 15th November 2024.

For more information, visit the website here

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The Society of Architectural Historians announces that its 79th Annual International Conference will take place in Mexico City from Wednesday, April 15 to Sunday April 19, 2026. This event marks the first time the conference will be held in Mexico.

The Society invites everyone interested in the history of the built environment to submit a proposal to chair a session at the conference. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 9, 2025.

Sessions may be theoretical, methodological, thematic, interdisciplinary, pedagogical, revisionist or documentary in premise and have broadly conceived or more narrowly focused subjects. Sessions that embrace cross-cultural and transnational topics are particularly welcome. Session proposals that focus on Mexico City, Mexico, and Central America, in particular, are encouraged. They may address critical issues in architecture in any period or topics that intersect architecture with archaeology, environmental studies, landscape design, and art history.

For more information visit the website here

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Do you have any useful links to guidance on best practice relating to conservation area appraisals and management plans?

Have you seen any good examples that you can share?

Stratford On Avon District Council are exploring the possibility of updating their conservation area appraisals, and introducing supporting management plans, and would like to hear from you if you have any good examples of appraisals and management plans, or associated guidance, to share.

Please send your suggestions to training@ihbc.org.uk

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Submissions close: 22 November 2024

Building on the tremendous success of our previous edition with the participation of over 200 attendees from 60+ countries, we are delighted to welcome you to the 2nd Edition of the International Conference on “Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies (EDMSET)”.

• 22, Apr / 24, Apr 2025
• Museum of the Future, Dubai

Conference Email
edmset@ierek-scholar.org

For more information, visit the webpage

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Deadline for abstracts submission extended to September 30

Virtual activity, 4 to 6 December 2024

More information on https://bit.ly/CICCA2024

The International Congress of Culture in Climate Action will be held online on 4, 5 and 6 December 2024. This event is organized by the Institute for Sustainable Urban and Territorial Development of the City of La Plata Foundation, Sustainable Heritage Forum, Heritage and Climate Change Initiative, Climate Heritage Network. The congress is sponsored by ICOMOS Argentina, ICOMOS Uruguay, ICOMOS Brazil, ICOMOS Climate Action Working Group (ICOMOS CAWG), ICOM Argentina, ICOM Brazil, Association of Directors of Museums of the Argentine Republic (ADIMRA), Museum of Contemporary Art Beato Angelico UCALP.

The presentations will be held in Spanish, Portuguese and English and will be organized in the following thematic areas: Architecture and Urbanism; Art and Music; Visual Design and Audiovisual Design; Education and Research; Cultural and Creative Industries; Museums, Archives and Libraries; Landscaping and Environment; Cultural and Natural Heritage; Sustainable Cultural Tourism.

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New Ideas for Old Buildings: Education, Application & Innovation

Our traditional and historic buildings are facing unique challenges in the face of climate change, technological advancements, skills shortages, and economic pressures. With this year’s theme, we’re exploring where tradition meets innovation, and how the past informs the future. 

Call for Contributions  

We are now inviting innovators and experts in the heritage and sustainability fields to submit contributions to present at the conference in York on Tuesday 5 November. 

You are welcome to submit a proposal for a conventional 20-minute talk. We are also open to suggestions for alternative formats, including Lightning Project Talks, Poster Sessions and PechaKucha Presentations. 

This conference is in person only and we are unable to accept virtual presentations.  

Topics of interest  

We are keen to hear from professionals who can offer insights, share experiences, and present cutting-edge research on a wide array of topics within the theme, including but not limited to: 

1. Materials for the Future: Exploring sustainable materials and building techniques that respect the traditional performance of old buildings while meeting contemporary demands for efficiency and environmental responsibility. 

2. Educational Initiatives: Discussing strategies for educating professionals, craftspeople and the public about the significance of traditional buildings and fostering the skills necessary for their preservation and enhancement. 

3. Innovative Applications: Showcasing projects and case studies that demonstrate innovative approaches to the repair and adaptation of traditional buildings for modern use. 

4. Community Engagement: Highlighting successful community-driven initiatives aimed at preserving heritage, revitalising historic areas, and promoting sustainable development practices. 

5. Technological Advancements: Presenting advancements in technology, digital tools, and methodologies that aid in the documentation, analysis, and conservation of traditional buildings. 

How to submit your contribution 

Please submit a brief abstract (250-300 words) using this online form by Monday 2 September 2024, 5pm. 

Your abstract should outline your proposal for a presentation, making clear how it fits the theme, along with a short biography highlighting your experience. We will review all submissions and tell you if yours was accepted by Friday 20 September 2024. If successful, we will need your presentation submitted for review by Tuesday 22 October 2024. 

Speakers will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. 

If you have any questions, please email info@stbauk.org. 

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Hana Mahmood, a Masters student at the University of the West of England (UWE), is looking for willing participants to help out with university dissertation research by taking part in a short online questionnaire – your help would be greatly appreciated! The focus of the research is regarding the conservation practices of historical buildings and cultural heritage. If this is an interest or a passion to you, please click the link to the short online questionnaire below.

Please read both the following documents before clicking the link. You can download and save a copy for your own records if you wish.

Participant Information Sheet and Privacy Note: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:a8b5c728-da3f-49af-9b8d-fab79c02d4a9

Consent Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:3943df93-671a-40be-8ff1-3d73837d6339

The link to the questionnaire is as follows: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HT2kzPK01uF2su  

Please contact Hana using the email Hana2.Mahmood@live.uwe.ac.uk if you have any questions or can offer any further help to the research.

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Submission deadline: 31 August 2024

Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of two seminal
works in vernacular architectural studies – Eric Mercer’s English Vernacular
Houses and Peter Smith’s Houses of the Welsh Countryside which were both
published in 1975. The first day of the conference will examine the context for
the writing and publication of these two volumes, and the impact and legacy of
their work. The second day will broaden out the discussion to include other
scholars of the period, particularly those who were working beyond the
academic or institutional mainstream, and move onto consider the
implications of their research for the future of the study of vernacular
architecture.

We welcome papers looking at the impact and legacy of the work of Mercer
and Smith and/or the work of other, perhaps less well-known, scholars of the
period. This might examine the context to their work, themes or ideas
emerging from it or assess their impact and legacy on the study of vernacular
architecture. Papers considering other geographical areas, beyond England and
Wales, are welcome.

This conference will take place in person, but contributions from speakers
presenting remotely may also be considered. Submissions are encouraged
from academics, students, and non-academics alike. Free places are available
for speakers. A small number of bursaries are also available for students or
early-career professionals to enable their attendance at the conference.

Abstracts of no more than 250 words should be emailed to
president@vag.org.uk by 31 August 2024

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