1st Sustainable Building Technology Conference

This coming November 11 and 12, three of the most respected organizations in the country are bringing you another first. The Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) and the Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) have teamed up with the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI) for the country’s 1st Sustainable Building Technology Conference.

With the theme “The GREEN Dream: Tomorrow’s Technology, Today”, this two-day conference will be held alongside the two biggest industry events, PHILCONSTRUCT 2010 and HVAC/R PHILIPPINES 2010, at the SMX Convention Center. Its primary aim is to unite the different industries in accomplishing the national framework for climate change through educating professionals, paving the way for the development and implementation of green building technologies. It will be the only annual conference specifically dedicated to the full realization of energy efficiency and sustainability in the Philippines.

Our keynote speaker is the world guru in green architecture, Karan Grover. A pioneer in the field of green building and design, Grover has gained recognition for his revolutionary work, leading the US Green Building Council to honor him with the Platinum Award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in 2002 – the first architect in the world to gain such distinction. Among the topics that will be discussed in the conference are: the Science of Green Building, the Need for Energy Efficient Building Standards, Green Home Building, Sustainable Site & Design, and many more.

Over 200 delegates composed of architects, contractors, developers, engineers, home owners, project managers, and more will be invited to take part in this unique learning experience. As an experienced Architect, you can contribute to this cause by becoming one of the conference’s delegates. Help us recognize the contributions each of us can make and communicate the importance of protecting our natural environment.

To register, please direct your inquiries through email at heidi.abara@globallinkmp.com.

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The 24th World congress of Architecture UIA2011 TOKYO Call for papers

The UIA 2011 Tokyo Japan Organizing Board is pleased to announce the 24th World Congress of Architecture,“UIA2011 TOKYO”, which will be held in Tokyo from September 26 through 28, 2011.

The Japan Organizing Board (JOB) committees, are currently preparing the Academic Program which will host public presentations during the exciting event. As a new addition to this year, Design Work presentation will be given in conjunction with the Research Paper presentations. The Board is actively seeking more students and professionals to submit their research and design works for the upcoming abstract deadline in October 31, 2010.

To promote more applicants, the committee would like to kindly ask you and your institute, to help them informing about the UIA2011 TOKYO Academic Program through any website and also posting the web-link (http://www.uia2011tokyo.com/).

For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact:
(mailto:contact@uia2011tokyo.com
http://us.mc768.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=contact@uia2011tokyo.com).

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5th Annual Conference on Philippine Towns & Cities

The Provincial Government of Bulacan and City Government of Malolos, in collaboration with Heritage Conservation Society (HCS), Bulacan HCS Chapter, Urban Partnerships Foundation (UPF) and the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP), is organizing the 5th Annual Conference on Philippine Towns & Cities, November 5 to 6, 2010 at the Hiyas Pavillion, Bulacan Provincial Capitol, MacArthur Highway, Malolos, Bulacan.

PTC aims to enhance civic engagement with local governments units in order to inform and guide the LGUs on the proper care and utilization of a valuable asset — built heritage resources.

Highlights this year include a briefing on the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 (RA 10066), lecture & training on cultural mapping, heritage identification & documentation, the Lakbay Republika ng Malolos Heritage Tour and experience riding on a Karatig jeep, Bulacan Artists Art Exhibit launch, photo exhibit of bridges, Art Deco buildings & lighthouses, cultural presentation of Bulacan's Lakan Sining and case studies of selected Philippine towns & cities namely Malolos, Bulacan; Sta. Ana, Manila; Hagonoy, Bulacan & Antipolo, Rizal.

For more information, contact Dorie Soriano or Luz Regalado of the Heritage Conservation Society at (02) 5466367, (02) 3534494, (0917) 8668853, (0906) 2625631 or e-mail http://us.mc768.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=hcs_secretariat@yahoo.com; Rheeza Hernandez (Bulacan HCS) at http://us.mc768.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bul_heritage_conservation@yahoo.com, (0915) 4339438; or Arch. Osie Alfonso (Bulacan HCS) at bal2004@yahoo.com, (0917) 909768 or (02) 2380887.

The first PTC was held November 8, 2006 at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Pasig City; followed by the second conference on November 9, 2007 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, Iloilo City; third conference on November 8, 2008 in Zamboanga City; and fourth conference at Heroes Hall, City of San Fernando, Pampanga on November 6-7, 2009.

In our towns and cities, wanton real estate speculation and over-construction are often mistaken for modernization when in fact these exert devastating pressure on the historic and cultural core of many of our human settlements. As a result, a valuable economic resource – built heritage — is left to deteriorate or is thoughtlessly demolished in the name of progress. Concerted effort is imperative to protect heritage resources because these are revenue and job-generating assets that can spark economic revitalization, as the case of Vigan clearly shows.

However, there is a general lack of awareness at the local government level, which is precisely where policies should be formulated and ordinances passed to declare heritage districts and protect these as the town’s or city’s prime assets. Built heritage resources should be the core of any master plan for urban development and inner town/city revitalization. Livelihood opportunities are generated by adaptive re-use, the revival of traditional crafts for restoration work and an increase in tourism receipts.

Significantly, communities begin to feel a pride of place.

The Philippine Towns and Cities Conference is a communications campaign to influence policy makers at the local government level. Through the “Mayors’ Forum”, best practices are shared. Other stakeholders in government, the private sector and the academe are invited to participate because heritage conservation is a multi-disciplinary concern.

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International Skyrise Greenery Conference 2010

The National Parks Board of Singapore, together with the International Green Roof Association, is organizing the inaugural International Skyrise Greenery Conference 2010 to be held at the National Library of Singapore on 1-3 November 2010, with the theme "Surfaces of Creativity: Spaces of Delight." The Conference will serve as a platform where international urban greenery experts from various disciplines come together with the academia, artchitects, landscape contractors, policy-makers and stakeholders to discuss the present and future trends of this growing sector.

Detailed information on the Conference may be found on its official website http://www.skyrisegreeneryconference.com/
Any queries may kindly be addressed to Ms. Debbie Tang, Project Executive, at http://us.mc768.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=debbietang@mpinetwork.com.

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PIEP 19th National Convention

PIEP is inviting environmental planners to the PIEP 19th National
Convention which will be held on November 11 - 12, 2010 at the Sulo Riviera Hotel, Matalino Road, Diliman, Quezon City. The theme for this year is “Tubig – Sobra … Wala: Paano Na? Addressing Water Crisis in the Philippines”.

This is timely and relevant as we face the challenges attendant to the effects of climate change – drought and floods.

The early registration fee is only Two Thousand Seven Hundred Pesos (Php 2,700.00) for PIEP members and students, and Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3,000.00) for non-PIEP members who will remit their payments not later than October 22, 2010. Beyond that date up to opening day of the convention, the fee shall be Three Thousand Two Hundred Pesos (Php 3,200.00) for members and Three Thousand Five Hundred (Php3,500.00) for non-members.

Payments may be made in cash or check payable to PIEP. For convenience, you may deposit your payment to “PIEP S/A NO. 186-3-18651276-7. Metrobank Kalayaan Branch” and then fax or scan and e-mail your deposit slip to the address stated below. For more information, please contact the PIEP Secretariat c/o Ms. Arlene G. Ty at the following contact address and numbers: G/F school of Urban and Regional Planning, E. Jacinto Street, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, e-mail address: secretariat@piep.org.ph, Telefax No. (632) 920-9705.

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Program for the International Conference of Architects

Here's the Programme for theInternational Conference of Architects to be held on Oct 8-9, 2010 at the SMX, Mall of Asia :

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ARCHITECTS
October 8-9, 2010
SMX, Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines
Theme: “ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE IN THIS AGE OF GLOBALIZATION

October 8, 2010, Friday
8:00 – 9:00 REGISTRATION
– OPENING OF EXHIBITS
9:30 – 10:15 OPENING CEREMONIES
Invocation
"IMUSICAPELLA” Chamber Choir
of the Our Lady of the Pillar Parish,
Imus, Cavite
Philippine National Anthem
Welcome Remarks
Ar. MEDELIANO T. ROLDAN Jr.
Conference Convenor
Opening Remarks
Ar. PROSPERIDAD C. LUIS
Secretary General, 2009-2010
APEC Architect Central Council
Keynote Messages
Ar. RAMON S. MENDOZA
President
United Architects of the Philippines

Hon. NICOLAS P. LAPEŇA
Chair
Professional Regulation Commission

Hon. PATRICIA D. LICUANAN
Chair
Commission on Higher Education

CHORAL NUMBERS
IMUSICAPELLA” Chamber Choir

10:15 - 10:45 BREAK

Linkage Meetings

10:45 – 12:00 SESSION 1 – Overview Presentations
“The APEC Architect Project: A Mechanism for Mobility of Architects in the APEC Region"
Ar. PROSPERIDAD C. LUIS
Secretary General, 2009-2010
APEC Architect Central Council

“The ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural Services”
Ar. ANGELINE CHUA CHIACO
Member
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
Professional Regulation Commission

Question and Answer Portion
Mr. CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL
(Conference Moderator)
Director of Languages Learning Center
De La Salle University Dasmariñas

LUNCH

Viewing of Exhibits

Linkage Meetings
SESSION 2
“The Impact of Globalization on Architectural Services"
Dato Sri Ar. ESA MOHAMED
Founder and Managing Director
Akitek Jururancang Malaysia(AJM) Sdn, Bhd
Chair, APEC Monitoring Committee of Malaysia
Chair, ASEAN Architect Council

“Methods of Overseas Project Procurement by Korean Firms
Ar. KUN CHANG YI
Vice President, CEO, Principal Architect
Aum & Lee Architects Associates Co. Ltd
Director, Korea Arbitration Board
Former Chair, ARCASIA

Question and Answer Portion:
Mr. CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL
Moderator

15:15 – 15:45 BREAK

Linkage Meetings

15:45 – 17:00
“Architectural Education in This Age of Globalization”
Ar. FERNANDO MORA MORA
Professor of Architecture and Design
University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Past Secretary General, 2007-2008
APEC Architect Central Council

“Architectural Practice in the Philippines and the Implication of
Global Practice to Local Practice”
Ar. ARMANDO N. ALLI
Chairman
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
Professional Regulation Commission

Question and Answer Portion
Mr. CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL
Moderator

19:00 ICA WELCOME DINNER

October 9, 2010, Saturday

8:00 – 9:00 REGISTRATION

9:00 – 10:15

SESSION 4

“Achieving Architecture and Urban Design Excellence Through Collaborative Efforts"
Ar. LYE HOK NG
Registrar, Board of Architects
Singapore

“The Perils of Borrowing Building Styles and Its Consequences for the Registration of Architects in New Zealand
Mr. PAUL JACKMAN
Chief Executive
New Zealand Registered Architects Board

Question and Answer Portion
Mr. CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL
Moderator

10:15 – 10:45 BREAK

Linkage Meetings

10:45 – 12:00

“Practice of Architecture In This Global Age”
Executive Coordinator
Ar. FRANCISCO CABRERA BETANCOURT
Consejo Nacional de Registro y Certificacion Profesional de Arquitectos

“Outcomes-based Competency Assessment for Regulators of Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Mr. JEROME MARBURG
Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities
Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel
Architectural Institute of British Columbia

Question and Answer Portion
Mr. CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL

12:00 - 14:00 LUNCH

Viewing of Exhibits

Linkage Meetings

14:00 – 15:00

SESSION 6
Plenary / Summary
Ar. MIGUEL C. GUERRERO III
CConference Rapporteur)
APEC Architect PH-0009 (Philippines)
APEC Architect Registry
Managing Partner, Asian Architects

15:00 – 15:30 CLOSING
Ar. GIL C. EVASCO
Conference Deputy Convenor

15:30 - 16:00 SNACKS

19:00 - 22:00 HONOR DINNER
Closing Dinner for the International Conference of Architects
Welcome Dinner for the APEC Architect Central Council Meeting
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (Chinese Taipei Philippines)
Conferment of new Filipino APEC Architects

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