CALL FOR PAPERS for
Civilization – Modern Role of Landscape Architecture
Dubai Convention Centre January 20-21,22nd 2007 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The papers presented at the Conference for “Civilization – the Modern Role of Landscape Architecture” will focus on the varying roles of landscape architects and the profession in today’s world. Many aspects of the role of the profession vary according to the location and the local political, economic and social environment with landscape architects playing major roles in: war torn countries; Olympic bids; major development zones; NGO’s; environmentally sensitive landscapes; disaster areas and politics.
The 3 day conference will focus on global, Middle Eastern and African issues. The UAE in particular is considered an important region globally for the development of the profession in the Middle East and Africa. The 3 daily themes are:
Day 1: Urban & Natural Landscape Architecture; Political Divide – Boundaries vs. Obligation; Protocol, Process & Principles
Day 2: Arid Environment; Developing Design within a Green Infrastructure
Day 3: Treasure: Micro-Planning on an Urban Scale; Re-Landscape Development of War-Torn Regions
AFRICA FORUM: This forum concentrates specifically on Africa with additional papers from various IFLA-recognised associations (presented by their members, contemporaries and students), commences at the close of Day 3 (16:00 – 18:00).
The emphasis of the papers will be on the modern role of the landscape architect as opposed to the historical or conventional roles. Papers will also address the social, economic, and political contexts within which the landscape architect has to work.
Paper should be submitted for peer-review by November 30, 2007. Please include full contact information for all presenters.
Conference Compound Topics:
Education
Working within political frameworks
Working with new technology
Mega Projects
Challenges to the profession
Middle Eastern Idiosyncracies
War torn countries
Poverty stricken countries
3rd World Countries
Send abstracts as attachments to:
GLADAC Conference Board: GladacPapers@infinityeventsdubai.com
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