Living and Sustainability: An Environmental Critique of Design and Building Practices, Locally and Globally 9-10 Feb 2017 London
Place: London South Bank University, UK
Conference Dates: 09 – 10 February 2017
Organised by London South Bank University and AMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics, Society)
Estimates of the building industry’s contribution to world carbon emissions reach as high as 30% worldwide – with figures on energy consumption in the region of 40%. Given the scale of the industry’s contribution to these figures it is obvious that we cannot ensure a sustainable planet without addressing the practices, materials and legacy of our building industries, our cites and our buildings.
However, key to a sustainable future are also related social questions. The sustainability of communities is one of the most basic components of the quality of life and opportunity. Badly planned developments can not only lead to the destruction of habitats, they bring unaffordable housing, displaced communities and negative effects on physical health.
Hosted in London, this conference is concerned with the broad range of issues that affect the cities of advanced economies, the metropoles of new economic powerhouses, and the conurbations of the developing world.
Keynote Speaker announced:
Paul Allen. Project Coordinator of Zero Carbon Britain at CAT (Centre for Alternative Technology).
Three associated Publications delegates can publish in:
Academic Journal: Architecture_MPS; UCL Books Series: Housing – Critical Futures; Libri Book Series – Housing the Future
International outlook:
Delegates from multiple continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North and South America
Abstract Deadline: 30th October 2016. (Extendable to 30th November)
Full call and submissions: http://architecturemps.com/london-2017/
Host University Event Site: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/conferences/living-sustainability-built-environment
This major international, interdisciplinary event brings together scholars and professionals from various fields and countries to share expertise on issues of environmental and social sustainability. Papers delivered at this London event can be included in one of several book and journal publications.
Contributions are welcome in one of three categories:
- Housing; 2. Commercial Buildings; 3. Urban Design and Cities
Within this context the variety of themes it suggests include (but are not limited to):
Sustainable construction; Eco-retrofitting; Resilience; Adapting to climate change; Building sustainability assessment tools; Construction Engineering; Eco-materials and technologies; Life cycle analysis etc.
This event has been developed with London South Bank University to sit within a series of AMPS projects including its international series of events and publications on housing called Housing-Critical Futures.
