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Translating sustainable design into sustainable construction

Call for papers

Detail Design in Architecture′s aim is to provide a forum for debate and the exchange of knowledge in relation to the technology, design and science of architecture and the links between the design process and the construction process. During the eighth conference of Detail Design in Architecture, the focus will be the interface between design and construction from a sustainable perspective.

Papers are invited that address the challenges of translating sustainable design ideals into sustainable buildings and artefacts. We welcome theoretical and practical contributions to this challenge. Papers in the following themes are welcomed:

Case studies discussing lessons learnt from the design process, design techniques and translation from design to construction;
Use of software applications to assist detailed design and the translation to construction detailing;
Design and manufacture of building components and the connectivity of joints;
Design for reuse;
Design for efficient and cost effective maintenance;
Design for increased thermal performance;
Materials;
Detailing the use of natural materials for building components and building systems, such as hemp, hempcrete, strawbale and rammed earth;
Design for increased moisture and sound performance;
Detailed design to consider air tightness.

Venue

The Conference is being hosted by University of Wales Institute Cardiff, at Cardiff School of Art & Design, and is being organised by Dr John Littlewood, of the Department of Architectural Studies in association with Dr John Olie (Joint Origin) and professor Stephen Emmitt (Loughborough University).

Keynote speaker - Professor Tom Woolley

Tom Woolley B.Arch, PhD is an architect and environmental researcher living in County Down Northern Ireland. He was Professor of Architecture at Queens University Belfast from 1991 to 2007. He is an associate with Rachel Bevan Architects. He has previously taught at the Architectural Association, Strathclyde University and Hull School of Architecture. He is a visiting professor at UITM Malaysia and is now professor at the Graduate School of the Environment at the Centre for Alternative Technology. He was editor of the Green Building Handbook and author of Natural Building. The Green Building Handbook won the CIOB Gold Medal for publishing. He has written many articles contributed chapters to several other books and spoken at various international conferences. He is a regular speaker to voluntary and non-government organisations, self build and community groups. He is a member of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture (Northern Ireland) and an elected Board member of the UK Architects Registration Board. He has served as Chairman of the UK Hemp Lime Construction Products Association and published a book on hemp and lime construction in 2008. He undertakes research and consultancy work for Government bodies and for a number of trade bodies in the construction industry. He was shortlisted for the Building Magazine Sustainable Champion Award 2007.

Timetable

Abstract deadline 05.03.09
Abstract decision 17.03.09
Full paper submission 18.05.09
Return of reviewers comments 18.06.09
Submission of final paper 13.07.09

Abstracts should be of no more than 200 words and should clearly explain the work and its relevance to the Conference theme.

Abstracts and enquiries should be submitted to Professor Stephen Emmitt by email s.emmitt@lboro.ac.uk. Abstracts will be peer reviewed and successful authors will be invited to submit a full paper.

Publication

All Conference papers will be subject to a double blind peer review. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference proceedings. A select number of papers will be selected for further development and inclusion in a new book on architectural technology championed by CIAT′s Innovation and Research Committee.

This event is supported by The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

Book your place now

To book your place at the Conference please contact Angie Dutton, Enterprise Co-ordinator, Cardiff School of Art & Design, Howard Gardens, Cardiff CF24 0SP, adutton@uwic.ac.uk, 029 20416628. Conference fees are £100.00 and for further information see the attached booking form(word document).

Gaynor Kavanagh At Cardiff School of Art & Design, we believe in being at the top of our game and that includes being able to deliver programmes that really make a difference. We give our students every opportunity to explore all kinds of creative and professional possibilities, in an environment that recognises the importance of taking risks and seizing the initiative. We are interested in ideas and how these are examined through practice.