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Solutions from Traditional Architecture for Housing the Urban Poor
| Location: | Nigeria |
| Call for Papers Date: | 2012-08-17 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-29 |
| Announcement ID: |
194845 |
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INTRODUCTION
There is tremendous pressure put on formal housing for the poor in cities, most especially in developing countries. This is mainly due to the great influx of people from rural areas in search of jobs and basic services such as schools, hospitals etc. In order to solve this mounting problem there needs to be an increase in discussions and proposals about linking sustainable architecture and construction with urban housing. Sustainable architecture and construction should transcend environmental design and embrace economic and social measures which will add value to quality of life of individuals and communities. The developed world has been able to drive the architectural and construction industries towards reducing global concerns with a range of policy initiatives and instruments. It is time for the developing world to join in the fight for the management of climate change.
The conference will bring together academics, architectural, building and policy professionals, state and local government officials and financial institutions working together to seek new housing models that will be affordable, healthy and inclusive as well as respectful of the environment and local cultures.
THEME
Sustainable Housing for the Urban Poor
SUB-THEMES
• Sustainable Construction Systems
• Case Studies of Sustainable Urban Housing Developments
• Innovative Techniques/Systems using Local or Traditional materials
• Housing and Urban Regeneration Projects including Renovation Projects
• Case Studies of Sustainable Urban Planning
• Sustainable Housing Finance Systems
• Evolved Workable Models of Housing Finance based on socio-cultural backgrounds.
• Industry - Continuity of Sustainable Building Crafts and Technologies
The construction industry accounts for one-sixth of global fresh water consumption, one-quarter of global wood consumption and two-fifths of global material and energy flows, and almost one-quarter of ozone depleting gases come from air-conditioning units in buildings.
For Further Information about INTBAU visit our website www.intbau.org
CONFERENCE OUTCOMES
• Proven sustainable methods of housing for the urban poor
• New Innovations in Building with traditional materials
• Implementation of Policies relevant to Sustainable Housing Development in Nigeria
• Sustainable Urban Housing Prototypes
• Secured Public-Private Partnerships in the Housing Sector
VENUE
Sheraton Abuja Hotel, 1 Ladi Kwali Street, P.M.B. 143 Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
DATE
July 20th – 21st 2013.
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