WIT Conferences 'ECO-ARCHITECTURE 2016' - Alicante, Spain

CALL FOR PAPERS Eco-Architecture 2016 6th International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature 13 - 15 July, 2016 Alicante, Spain Papers presented at Eco-Architecture 2016 will be referenced by CrossRef. View the conference website for more information or to submit an abstract. Eco-Architecture 2016 is organised by the Wessex Institute, UK and the University of Alicante, Spain. It is sponsored by WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, the International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics and the International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning. Alicante, SpainLocated on the east coast of Spain and a part of the Costa Blanca, Alicante is a city which combines history with a lively coastline and beaches. The popular Postiguet beach and excellent climate attract many tourists every year; however the city has much more to offer with an old centre containing historic churches, art and archaeological museums, and traditional narrow shopping streets with many bars, restaurants and cafes. Close to the old town, the dramatic Castillo de Santa Barbara offers excellent views of the city and coastline from its elevated position, and is one of Spain's largest medieval fortresses. The city also hosts varied events and fiestas throughout the year. Benefits of Attending Conference Book Papers are published in a book by WIT Press. Delegates may choose to receive a copy of the book in either hard cover or digital format. Indexing WIT Transactions have since 1993 been publishing exceptional conference papers which are referenced by CrossRef and have been indexed in international databases. Reviews Abstracts and papers are reviewed by members of the International Scientific Advisory Committee and other experts. Papers Online All conference papers are archived online in the WIT eLibrary. View papers from Eco-Architecture 2014 Special Fee for Students PhD Students may publish and present for a much reduced fee. How to Participate Papers are invited on the topics outlined and others falling within the scope of the meeting. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted as soon as possible. Delegates may also attend without submitting a paper. Submit your abstract online or by emailing the Conference Secretariat. Registration for the conference is available online now. Conference Topics Design with nature Energy efficiency Building technologies Tall buildings and environment Ecological impacts of materials Biomaterials Bioclimatic design Water quality Green facades Ecological and cultural sensitivity Education and training Case studies Design by passive systems Adapted reuse Life cycle assessment and durability Transformative design Sustainability indices in architecture Bioclimatic design and passive systems Recycle, reuse, reduce and recovery Mixing it up and building flexibility Architectural visualisation New techniques: building information modelling Conference Secretariat Irene Moreno Millan Wessex Institute Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst Southampton, SO40 7AA Telephone: 44 (0) 238 029 3223 Fax: 44 (0) 238 029 2853 Email: imoreno@wessex.ac.uk Submit an Abstract Scientific Committee V Echarri University of Alicante, Spain C A Brebbia Wessex Institute, UK A Boeri University of Bologna, Italy A Galiano-Garrigos University of Alicante, Spain D Longo University of Bologna, Italy O E Mansour University of Calgary, Canada R J Hernandez University of the Basque Country, Spain N Nikolov Lehigh University, USA A Sanchez-Ostiz Gutierrez Universidad de Navarra, Spain N Simões Pólo II University of Coimbra, Portugal A Williams Soft Loud House Architects, Australia S S Zubir Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Please circulate this announcement to colleagues who may be interested in this conference. They can subscribe by emailing enquiries@wessex.ac.uk with 'Subscribe - Eco-Architecture 2016' as the subject line. Follow us on:    Facebook      Twitter      Blogger