The Second International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Development

12 - 14 July 2010

Amman, Jordan

The Second International Conference on
Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development
12- 14 July, 2010 Amman, Jordan


Organized by:

The Center for the Study of Architecture in the Arab Region, Jordan


In Collaboration with

The University of Dundee, School of Architecture, UK, and

Jordan University, Jordan




SAUD 2010 Conference is held under the auspices of CIB, iiSBE and UNEP




Keynote Speakers:

Dr Raymond J Cole, Professor, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia, Canada

Gerhard Hausladen, Professor, Technische Universität München, Germany



Introduction

The increasing urbanization of many parts of the world coupled with other globally critical issues such as environmental pollution, energy consumption, and resources shortage are resulting in major urban crises in many parts of the world. A strong emphasis nowadays is placed upon improving the sustainability of the built environment "from cradle to cradle". This is attributed to the growing public awareness of the importance of "sustainable development" practices, which also enhances quality of life. Public governance and the construction industry are confronted by the push for sustainability. A fresh and holistic approach to designing, constructing and managing the built environment addressing building and the spatial environment is required, which will need to address buildings and the entire spatial environment.

The conference aims to address the various aspects of urban development considering the implications of applying the principles of sustainability. Of particular interest for the conference is sustainability in the Arab world cities. These cities are undergoing one of the fastest rates of development in the world. However, this rapid, often erratic, and sometimes traumatic growth has not occurred without unwanted consequences in the built environment.

Fore more information, visit the conference website:

http://www.csaar-center.org/conference/saud2010/

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