UPCOMING EVENTS

Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP), September 1-3, Canberra
Tania Plibersek and Peter Garrett are confirmed for this year's annual conversation between parliamentarians and industry leaders.

BEMP is an annual event that showcases to our federal politicians the relationship between Australian communities and their built environment. BEMP offers an opportunity to explore the economic, social and environmental and governance issues that help shape national prosperity. The Institute is one of the five host organisations.

Registration and more information: bemp.com.au

Utzon Symposium, September 4, Aalborg
To mark Jørn Utzon's 90th year the newly opened Utzon Center, in collaboration with Aalborg University, will be holding the Second International Utzon Symposium on the theme Poetics of Construction.

The symposium will be held at the newly constructed Utzon Center and Alvar Aalto's Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum in Aalborg. This symposium will present and discuss current developments within contemporary architecture, as a continuation of the inspiration and principles previously developed in the work of Jørn Utzon.

The Second International Utzon Symposium will bring together internationally renowned architects, Rafael Moneo, Gerard Reinmuth (terroir), Matti Sanaksenaho, Enrique Sobejano, Lene Tranberg, Richard Weston and Alejandro Zaera-Polo (Foreign Office Architects).

The symposium will take place on September 4, 2008, and will be held at Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum (Museum of Art, Northern Jutland) and the Utzon Center, Aalborg.

The programme and further information are available from the following homepage utzoncenter.org/symposium2008

The fee for attending the Symposium is DKK 1200, or Euro 165. (For registration later than August 15 registration fee will be DKK 1400, or Euro 190).
A limited number of students can apply for participation at a reduced cost of DKK 600, or Euro 85, by contacting Christina Øllegaard Elmer at tel. +45 20 51 57 43 or email: elmer@utzoncenter.org

Places for the symposium are limited, so please register promptly. It is possible to register online for the symposium, at http://aalborg-convention.dk/registration/UtzonSymposium2008

New Zealand Architecture Master Class, September 21-27
Attracting participants from Belgium, Italy, Costa Rica, Colorado, Amman, Australia and NZ, this six-day residential design studio is now 50% booked. Presented by Architecture Foundation Australia, this year's tutors are Ian Athfield (NZIA President), Richard Leplastrier and Peter Stutchbury with convener Lindsay Johnston.

The Master Class is a studio-based program and participants undertake a design project based on the local scenic and sensitive environment. There are evening lectures by the tutors. The programme is open to practising architects, academics and recent graduates - old and young. Participation accrues 200 CPD points.

'Ath' is a respected architect, teacher and NZIA Gold Medallist. Running a major NZ practice, he has an amazing house nearby built in the 1970s. Richard Leplastrier is a seminal Australian architect and teacher, an Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medallist and recipient of the '2004 Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award' in Finland, (other winners are Renzo Piano, Kenzo Kuma and Peter Zumthor). Peter Stutchbury is a multi-award winning Australian architect whose work has been published internationally in GA Houses, Abitare, etc. Lindsay Johnston is former Dean of Architecture and Design at the University of Newcastle, Australia and his 'sustainable architecture' work has also been published internationally.

The opportunity to spend quality time with this team is not to be missed.

Access to the beautiful location is by boat onto a golden beach and participants stay at the splendid Awaroa Lodge - excellent food, wood fires and beautiful surroundings.

More information: ozetecture.org/NZMC/NZMC_index.htm

World Sustainable Building (SB) Conference, September 21-25, Melbourne
Held every three years, the SB conference is the peak gathering of the world's leading technical experts and researchers on sustainable built environments.

SB08 Melbourne will continue a traditional focus on technical developments and case studies. Auspiced by the Institute, members are encouraged to consider attending this important event at which CSIRO, leading universities and research groups in Australia and from around the world are expected to release new research.

Institute members will receive $100 discount on registration. When registering, please tick the appropriate auspicing organisation box; when 20 or more members register the Institute will be entitled to a rebate.

More information: sb08melbourne.com

GreenFringe 08, September 24-27, Melbourne
Future Green Leaders and 2050 have joined forces to host this green building conference exclusively for students, graduates and young professionals.

GreenFringe 08 will take an alternative look at the new green building revolution amongst the next generation of property decision makers.

Conference sessions on September 25 and 26 will explore a wide number of issues facing the next generation of property decision-makers, including the changing make up of our cities, global comparisons, government policies, finance and the challenge of existing buildings. A Green Star Accreditation Workshop will be held on Wednesday September 24 (at an additional cost).

The two day conference will also include numerous networking opportunities and will culminate in a concert and after-party on the Friday night, featuring Australian acts Lior and Kid Confucius.

Early-bird registrations will be open until 22 August 2008.

More information and registrations: greenfringe.org.au

International Building Exhibition, October 15-18, Bologna
Be part of Europe's cutting-edge architectural and building forum and join the first-ever Australian National Stand at SAIE, the international building exhibition offering technical solutions for architecture and building.



It's where professionals and industry experts have been meeting to discuss projects, new technology and systems for architecture for 40 years. The Italian construction industry is benefiting from the 9th year of property boom; this exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity for Australian businesses to showcase the exceptional innovation and technology on offer.

The location in 2008 is Bologna, Italy, October 15-18.

Applications have been extended until July 31.

For more information and to apply visit austrade.gov.au/SAIE08

Metropolis Congress, October 22-25, Sydney
Are you keen to learn and network with world mayors, global industry CEO's and leading academics on key issues faced by metropolitan regions?

World leaders from more than 100 cities will connect with the key issues faced by metropolitan regions including the impact of climate change, technology, infrastructure funding and governance. For the first time in human history, more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas. The challenge for Metropolis in the next few years is to find concrete answers to the great questions of the day, not only for citizens, but for all inhabitants of our planet, in terms of transport, urbanism, organisation, public health, environment, development and governance.

The 'Connecting Cities' Metropolis Congress will also focus on emerging economies of China and India and feature workshops on Olympic and Waterfront cities.

Key note speakers confirmed for Metropolis Congress 2008 include:

Dr Rajendra Pachauri - Nobel Peace Prize winning chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to speak on the impact of climate change on urban planning and ways of creating sustainable cities.

Saskia Sassen - Columbia University Lynd Professor who coined the term "Global City" and is a celebrated scholar of globalised cities and network technologies. Sassen will speak on the integral role of connected city relationships in global functions, looking at cities as the links between national and global economies.

Hosted by the NSW Government, Metropolis Congress 2008 is expecting to attract over 1000 delegates from 100 major cities together in a unique world forum to share experience and expertise on the key contemporary issues by cities including climate change, technology, transport, governance, public-private partnerships and urban renewal.

Architecture, planning and design industries are encouraged to register to attend.

More information and online registration: metropoliscongress2008.com