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Event Profile: THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR (BCTF 2008) represents the best of British talent, an exhibition where buyers are inspired by the variety, quality and originality of products. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting & General Public. Exhibitor's Profile: The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting, Training and courses involving craft, art or needlework, Craft kits, Magazines or books, you must have a presence at The Needlework, Craft & Quilt Fair - THE exhibition for companies targeting CRAFT enthusiasts. Organizer: Primary Sport Management Hammonds Barn, London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(144)-246446 Fax: +(44)-(144)-246456

The Idea of the New: Discovery, Expression and Reception 7 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.sas.ac.uk/events/list/ies_conferences Contact name: Lesley Moss This interdisciplinary conference will explore how we recognise and define ‘newness’. It will examine the developments and tensions which cause writers to break away from tradition and the moments of breakthrough which ensue. Organized by: University College London Department of English Language and Literature

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The conference will discuss the structural and material characterization aspects as well as the trends regarding the utilisation of underground spaces (ranging from, classical excavations to subway constructions, underground sport halls, power stations, waste repositories, underground cities, and many others). In particular the conference will emphasise the environmental aspects, architectural characteristics and concepts that might be applied to make the underground space an integral part of the city planning and a healthy living environment.

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 4th IET International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE 08), which will be held at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA from July 21 to July 22, 2008. As the fourth in a successful series, this conference will provide a leading edge forum for researchers and engineers from across the world to present their latest research and to discuss future directions in the area of Intelligent Environments. The conference aims at contributing to the realization of the Ambient Intelligence vision, where physical space becomes augmented with computation, communication and digital content, thus transcending the limits of direct human perception. Types of Intelligent Environments range from private to public and from fixed to mobile; some are ephemeral while others are permanent; some change type during their life span. The realisation of Intelligent Environments requires the convergence of different prominent disciplines: Information and Computer Science, Architecture, Material Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Sociology and Design. In addition, technical breakthroughs are required in key enabling technology fields, such as, microelectronics (e.g., miniaturisation, power consumption), communication and networking technologies (e.g., broadband and wireless networks), smart materials (e.g., bio-implants) and intelligent agents (e.g., context awareness and ontologies). The conference will provide a forum for the presentation of research and applications and for lively discussions among researchers as well as industrialists contributing to the area on Intelligent Environments. The conference is supported by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the IEEE and the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society. The conference proceedings will be published by The IET. We look forward to welcome you to IE 08!

The conference will be held at the town of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, in the portuguese north region of Douro. The region of Douro is well known all over the world as the origin of one of the most world's famous wines: the Port Wine. This region became World Cultural Heritage in the year of 2001. This region has been occupied by human beings since pre-historical ages, making this valley a huge source of data for archaeologists and historians. In the valley of River Côa, an affluent of Douro that gives name to the town, is locate the biggest open air prehistoric rock-art site of the world, dating from the upper Palaeollithic period. This archaeological park became also World Cultural Heritage in the year of 1998. The conference programme will take place at the Culture House of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. In this building you will find an auditorium with capacity for 180/200 attendants, a small auditorium with capacity for 60 attendants, rooms for other sessions and meetings, a modern press and technical support room, a lunch room, a bar, and a sort of facilities and modern equipments to support the conference, such as internet access, multi-language system, data show equipment and several available computers. To receive you all for this conference, will wait for you at Porto, which historical centre is World Heritage City since 1996. Than we'll to take you on a trip along the Douro landscape, in an amazing and wonderful train promenade to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. In the last day, we'll take you back to Porto along the river to visit the world famous Port Wine cellars.

Zagros Traditional Settlements International Conference 30 April - 2 May 2008, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran CALL FOR PAPERS The first conference on Zagros Traditional Settlements will be co-hosted by the University of Kurdistan and INTBAU (International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism). The main theme of the conference is the socio-spatial character of traditional settlements in the Zagros Mountains area, and will bring together scholars from the Zagros region with national and international academics with experience of researching and studying traditional settlements. The conference will take place in the city of Sanandaj, which was the historic Kurdish capital for many centuries. Zagros is the name of mountains range shared between three countries of Iran, Iraq and Turkey. They make up Iran and Iraq's largest mountain range and define the western edge of the Iranian plateau and were recognised as the single physical phenomenon which has had a major influence in shaping Kurdish history, people, traditions, and culture. Conference Objectives Karaman believe that “built forms of traditional settlements spring from the physical characteristics of a site”. As the first context in which built form takes shape, there is an interface with social requirements and environment factors such as climate and the social and psychological demands of the community to achieve symbolic and expressive values over the course of time. For Rapoport, traditional built form is highly “place-specific", which means it is bound up with and determined by place, social parameters and the factor of time. Considering these leading points, the aim of this conference is to provide a platform for discussion and sharing of information on issues and challenges related to traditional settlements with special emphasis on the socio-spatial character of traditional settlements in the Zagros Mountains area. The conference also aims at stimulating inter-disciplinary discussions and networking to further enhance and enrich the knowledge of academics, practitioners and professionals in traditional settlements. Topics We would welcome papers exploring a range of issues relevant to traditional settlements. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: ECOLOGICAL CHARACTER OF TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENTS SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENTS URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING TRADITIONAL URBAN FORM, HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE, HISTORICAL ASPECTS, VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE, RESTORATION AND REDEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT SCHEMES AND MAINTENANCE, TRADITIONAL ASPECTS IN CONSTRUCTION , NEW APPROACHES IN CONSTRUCTION , CASE-STUDIES FROM ZAGROS Papers should represent high-quality and unpublished work, not under review by any other scientific committee or journal. Abstract Submission The organizers invite participation by interested academics and professionals. Proposals for papers should be submitted electronically through the websites (www.uok.ac.ir/zts-confe) or as email attachments to the following e-mail: zagros@uok.ac.uk All abstracts (in English and Persian/Farsi) are limited to one A4 page and should contain the name of author(s), affiliation, postal address, email address, telephone number, title of paper, and a 300-word abstract. Contributor will be informed of acceptance of their abstract as soon as the conference committee receives the abstract. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to submit full papers and the guidelines for full papers submission will be provided. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings Calendar Launch of the Call for Papers: 6 August 2007 - Abstract Submission: October 22, 2007 Notification of Acceptance: November 21, 2007 Full Papers Submission: February 8, 2008 Notification of Acceptance: March 10 2008 The time of conference: 30 April - 2 May 2008 Contributor will be informed of acceptance of their Conference Outline This first conference on Zagros Traditional Settlements is planned from Wednesday 30th April to Friday 2nd May, with a further informal day (Friday 3rd May) for a day tour of the Zivieh Ancient Fortress and Caraftou Ancient Cave northeast of Divandareh City. The main programme includes a day tour of the Awraman-Marivan region in the west of Kurdistan province on Friday 2nd May. Evening entertainment will be provided by local music and dance groups. Scientific Committee 1. Dr Mahyar Ardeshiri, school of art and architecture, university of Shiraz, Iran 2. Dr Ali Asgari, University of York. Canada 3. Dr. Simon Ayvazian, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Iran 4. Dr Mustafa Behzadfar, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, University of Science and Technology, Iran 5. Dr. Hooshang Dabagh, Department of Civil engineering, university of Kurdistan, Iran 6. Dr. Michel Denès, École d'architecture de Versailles, École Spéciale d'Architecture, Paris, France 7. Dr Drab Diba, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Iran 8. Mr Douglas Duany, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, USA 9. Dr Rahman Eghbali, University of Qazvin, Iran 10. Dr. Kyoumars Habibi, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, university of Kurdistan, Iran 11. Dr Matthew Hardy, Secretary of International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism, UK 12. Dr Mehrdad Hejazi, Centre for Traditional Structures, University of Isfahan, Iran 13. Dr. Aboulfazl Meshkini, Zanjan university, Iran 14. Dr. Kayoumars Irandoost, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, university of Kurdistan, Iran 15. Dr Peter Kellett, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 16. Dr Ahmad Khoushnouvis, Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization 17. Dr Ali Madanipour, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 18. Dr. Mostafa Momenee, Department of Geography, University of Shahid Beheshti, Iran 19. Dr. Babk Nasroulahbaegi, Department of Civil engineering, Azad University of Sanandaj, Iran 20. Dr Farshad Nourian, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Iran 21. Dr Jahan-Shah Pakzad, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, University of Shahid Beheshti, Iran 22. Dr. Abdoreza Pakshir, school of art and architecture, university of Shiraz, Iran 23. Dr. Parviz Piran, Department of Social Research, Allameh Tabatabaiee University, Iran 24. Dr. Ahmad Poorahmad, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Iran 25. Ahmed Saeednia, Urban Planning department, University of Tehran, Iran 26. Dr. Mozaffar Sarafi, Department of Geography, University of Shahid Beheshti, Iran 27. Dr. Esmaeil shieh, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, University of Science and Technology, Iran 28. Dr Graham Tipple, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK Organizing Committee Dr. Kayoumars Irandoost, University of Kurdistan Dr. Kyoumars Habibi, University of Kurdistan Mr. Sirvan Lahoorpour, University of Kurdistan Mr. Salahedin Molanaei, University of Kurdistan Mr. Salahedin Vaiesi, University of Kurdistan Mr. Merdad Yousefzamani, Ph.D Student, University of Science and Technology Mr. Bakhtiar Bahrami, Ph.D Student , University of Tehran Mis. Sara Sulaimani, Ph.D Student, University of Science and Technology Mr. Farshid Gouroohi, Sanandaj Payam-e-Noor University Mr. Mohammed Rasouli. Kurdistan Housing and Urban Development Mr Arsalan Tahmasebi, Azad University of Sanandaj Mr. Behnam Rezwani, Azad University of Sanandaj Mrs. Senoor Ahmadi, Kurdistan General Governorship Mr Mansoor qazaqie, Sanandaj Municipality Supporting Organizations Cultural Heritage Organization of Kurdistan Institue of Research in Cultural Heritage and Tourism Sanandaj Municipality Kurdistan Housing Foundation of Islamic Revolution Kurdistan Housing and Urban Development Kirmanshah Housing and Urban Development Azad University of Sanandaj Sanandaj Payam-e-Noor University Kurdistan Construction Engineering Organization Kurdistan General Governorship Iranian Society of urban Planners (ISUP) Iranian Society of Architects (ISA) Syndicate of Consulting Architects and Planners of Iran Registration Fees All presenters and participants are requested to register for the conference by February 9, 2008. Registration process can be made via online form below or send the downloaded form to the following email: zagros@uok.ac.ir or fax: +988716660073. The fees are as follows: Registration Fee per person is listed below for different categories: (1) Author Registration Fee before February 9th, 2008 (1A) Foreign delegates : €100 (1B) Foreign students : €80 (1C) Iranian delegates: 800/000 Rials (1D) Iranian students : 600/0000 Rials 10% discounts for early birds before February 9, 2008 (2) Non-Author Registration (3A) Foreign delegates : €120 (3B) Foreign students : €100 (3C) Iranian delegates; 1/000/000 Rials (3D) Iranian students : 750/0000 Rials Payment should be made to the following account number: 1108071849 Zagros Traditional Settlements, Hooshmand Alizadeh & Salahedin Molanaei SWIFT code: BTEJIRTHSNJ The registration fee covers a CD (conference proceedings), abstract presentation, keynote speeches, 2 lunches, coffee and tea, and desserts. In order to get the full paper published in the Conference Proceedings, one registration for each article is required. Official languages English and Farsi/Persian Further details Scientific Committee Secretariat Dr. Hooshmand Alizadeh Department of Architecture and Planning Faculty of Engineering University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran Tel +98 871 6660076 Fax +98 871 6660076 halizadeh@uok.ac.irract as soon as the confer committee receives the abstract. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to submit full papers and the guidelines for full papers submission will be provided. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedi

IFIAD 2008 is intended to be the first forum of an International Forum series on Islamic Architecture and Design. IFIAD aims to shed light on the potential of Islamic architecture & Design to function once again as an innovative ground out of which can be produced adequate physical environments with genuine esoteric and exoteric values in order to enhance the life of its people. IFIAD 2008 is titled: Ideals, Innovation, and Sustainability The topics of IFIAD 2008 are the following: Topic 1: History, Theory, and Criticism of Islamic Architecture & Design. Topic 2: Islamic Ideals and Principles in Architecture & Design. Topic 3: Contemporary Design and Innovation in Islamic Architecture. Topic 4: Islamic Architecture & Design in Sustainable Built Environment. Topic 5: Examples and case studies of successful Contemporary Islamic Architecture and Urban Design projects. Topic 6: Education of Islamic Architecture and Design in Schools of Architecture, Engineering, and Urban Planning Website: http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/IFIAD2008

Throughout the Arab region, rapid urbanization fueled by speculation and geopolitical transformations have had a significant impact on architecture. The flow of people, goods and capital into the Gulf states has prompted fundamental changes resulting from economic growth and diversification intended to lessen the dependence on oil revenues. As a result of its ability to entice investors and instantly translate funds into real estate ventures, Dubai has become a prime example and a potential focus of study. Architects and planners struggle to adapt to processes of rapid change and there seems to be little time for reflection on the long-term socio-cultural or environmental consequences of current practices. The conference will focus on the causes and effects of emergent trends in architecture and urbanism in the Gulf. Media campaigns and journalistic accounts of the extraordinary projects that promise to increase economic vitality and attract tourists have focused attention on the region. However, there have been few attempts to move beyond the descriptive. We invite colleagues from across disciplines to develop analyses that identify, explicate and theorize emergent trends in architecture and urbanism in the Arab region in general and the Gulf states in particular. Questions to be considered include: How has economic progress affected contemporary architecture and urbanism in the Arab region? What theoretical constructs can be employed to explain transformations in the built environment? What can be learned from architecture and urbanism in fast-developing cities like Dubai? How have inhabitants adapted to the effects of urban development? While the conference is primarily concerned with conditions in the Gulf, organizers invite contributions that address how rapid urbanization affects the production of architecture and the lives of inhabitants throughout the Arab region and beyond.

rogram Studi Teknik Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik Universitas Budi Luhur bekerjasama dengan Lembaga Riset Universitas Budi Luhur mempersembahkan Seminar Nasional Arsitektur 2008 yang dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya : Masalah penurunan kualitas lingkungan yang semakin terus menurun. ‘GLOBAL WARMING’ merupakan isu terbesar yang sangat menggelisahkan dan oleh karena itu sangat diperlukan pembahasan mengenai Sustainability dalam rancang arsitektur khususnya dibidang perumahan dan permukiman, untuk mencegah semakin meningkatnya kemerosotan lingkungan binaan, terutama di Indonesia yang berikilim Tropis lembab.Kami sangat mengharapkan partisipasi dan kontribusi dari para praktisi , akademisi , mahasiswa , LSM dan pihak pemerintah untuk turut serta dalam Seminar Nasional Arsitektur 2008 ini . Additional Information Adapun Topik dari SNA 2008 adalah sebagai berikut : 1. Aplikasi Bahan bangunan untuk perumahan dan permukiman yang berkelanjutan 2. Struktur dan Konstruksi untuk perumahan dan permukiman yang berkelanjutan 3. Perencanaan perumahan dan permukiman yang berkelanjutan 4. Pembiayaan perumahan dan permukiman yang berkelanjutan untuk Low Cost Income 5. Arsitektur perumahan dan permukiman tradisional yang berkelanjutan 6. Arsitektur perumahan dan permukiman bangunan tinggi yang berkelanjutan TANGGAL PENTING : Batas Penerimaan Abstrak : 5 November 2007 Pengumuman Penerimaan Abstrak : 5 Desember 2007 Penerimaan Full Paper : 26 Februari 2008 Pengumuman Kategori Topik Presentasi & Pararel Session : 30 Feb 2008 Pelaksanaan Seminar : 26 Maret 2008