Symposium Tracks

A. Building studies

"Borders" emphasize definition of space as well as separation between spaces, defining two distinct sides. Besides, borders make the space more accommodating for human use regarding physical and psychological needs. Without borders, architectural space cannot be conceived or at least cannot be perceived. However, beyond borders there may be new possibilities and better conditions for living. This track aims to question the challenge of building borders between man and his environment, in various forms (psychological or physical, invisible or invisible, real or fictional, static, or dynamic etc.) and techniques by following main topics:

B. Urban Studies

Most of earth’s population now lives in cities and the process of urbanization still continues generating many problems deriving from the drift of population towards them. These problems can be resolved by cities becoming efficient habitats, saving resources in a way that improves the quality and standard of living. New urban solutions are required to optimize the use of space leading to improvements in the environment. These challenges contribute to the development of social and economic imbalances and require the development of new solutions. Papers could underline boundaries such as: Public-Private, Integration-Segregation, Diversity-Uniformity, People-City, Conservation-Development, by considering the following main topics:

C. Architectural Theory

New research on theory and practice in design, integration and collaboration of design education and professional practice are promising new frontiers and bordering mechanisms for the discipline. Hence this track holds an interdisciplinary platform where new perspectives and alternative methodologies are brought into discussion by considering the following main topics:

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