The South African Institute of Architects

CONFERENCES

Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage (DMACH) 2011 Conference

Call for Papers
Extended Deadline for Paper Submission: 15 September 2010

Organized by The Center for the Study of Architecture in the Arab Region, Jordan, Al-Turath Foundation, Saudi Arabia
In collaboration with Queen Rania Institute of Tourism and Heritage, Hashemite University
16-17 March 2011, Amman - Jordan

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ANNOUNCEMENT:THE CALL FOR PAPERS IS NOW OPEN!!!

“DOMES IN THE WORLD”, International Congress,Florence, November 3-6, 2011

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION: July 31, 2010
Conceived by the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation

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MAIN SESSIONS OF THE CONGRESS

I. Cultural Identity given by Domes

- Ancient and Contemporary

- Landscapes and Skylines

II. The Symbolism of Domes

III. Dome Shapes and their Geometrical Genesis

IV. Construction and Conservation

- Constitutive Elements: Shells (single or double), Ground Supports, Pendentives, Drums, Openings, Coverings and Protections, Facings, Decoration

- Building and Conservation Techniques: Materials, Bonds, Structural Systems, Wooden Domes etc.

- Survey, Analysis and Documentation: Objectives, Instruments, Methods

- Deterioration and Conservation: Theory, History and Practices of Dome Strengthening

V. Contemporary Domes and Vaults

Invitation to exhibit at the dti's Intellectual Property Day celebrations

The dti invites your organisation to be part of the World Intellectual Property Day.
The event will run for two days (29-30 April 2010) in the form of an expo at the Sammy Marks Square in Pretoria. Organisations are invited to exhibit their products and services.

Please see attached invitation for more details.

Your product design CAN work

Do you have a bright design idea, but don’t have a clue how to make it work?
The SABS Design Institute’s Prototype Initiative supports product designers to get their designs out of the garage and on their way to the marketplace.

Idea to Product Seminars
Find out about pitfalls, IP protection, financial incentives and technical assistance.

Consultation sessions
Present your concept or prototype to a small panel of product development experts who will advise you.

Dates
SEMINARS 14 Apr, 30 Jun, 25 Aug & 17 Nov
CONSULTATIONS 15-16 Apr, 1-2 Jul, 26-27 Aug & 18-19 Nov

Venue
SABS Design Institute, Pretoria

Cost
R250 (Bursaries available on application)

Visit www.sabs.co.za and click on Design Institute to find out more, or contact Portia Dlamini at 012 428 6655 or dlaminp@sabs.co.za

XXIII UIA WORLD CONGRESS OF ARCHITECTURE TORINO 2008

For the first time an Italian city hosts a World Congress of the International Union of Architects. Torino will be the location of this prestigious event which every three years reunites thousands of professionals and students to cover a theme analysing the future prospects of the profession and its relationship with the social and cultural problems of the moment. The theme chosen for the event in 2008 is Transmitting Architecture.

XXV UIA WORLD CONGRESS OF ARCHITECTURE DURBAN 2014

SAIA will be presenting our Bid to host the XXV UIA Congress 2014 in Durban during the XXIII UIA Congress in Turin in July. Since 1948, the UIA has organised World Congresses every three years in which, with an audience of professionals, students, representatives of the institutional, political and entrepreneurial world, topics related to the discipline and current issues are discussed. The last four congresses were held in Barcelona (1996), Beijing (1999), Berlin (2002) and Istanbul (2005); the XXIV Congress will take place in Tokyo (Japan) during 2011, and with your support the XXV Congress will be in Durban (South Africa) 2014.

The presentation will take place in Turin on Sunday 6 July 2008.

In preparation of the Bid, SAIA has commissioned Terrence Bray to design a white shirt for day time and bid presentation and a black shirt for the party the night before the official presentation.

Programme:

UIA Congress Torino 2008 website is online at the following Internet address: www.uia2008torino.org

SAIA members wishing to make travel and accommodation arrangements may get in touch with Linda Edwards
Travel Manager
XL Turners Travel
PO Box 1935
Durban
4000

lindae@turnergroup.co.za
Tel: +27313688000
Fax: +27313325709