Conservation Philosophies: Global or Local?

A three day conference jointly organised by the Centre for Conservation Studies, University of York and ICOMOS-UK 3-5 June 2010, King’s Manor, York, UK    Is there such a thing as a global conservation philosophy for cultural heritage? Should there be? Or should cultural heritage conservation reflect cultural diversity? The Conference will consider these thoughts through [...]

HERITAGE UNDER FIRE (Protecting Our Past for Our Future)

21st January 2010 Chester Grosvenor Hotel & Spa, Chester The aim of the conference is to consider the threat to the UK’s unique heritage from fire and other such incidents and is a must attend for anyone who is involved with Fire Protection or the restoration and preservation of heritage buildings. The conference will involve [...]

Emerging NY Architects launch International Competition

HB:BX Building Cultural Infrastructure The High Bridge International Ideas Competition The Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA), AIA NY Chapter, is pleased to announce its fourth biennial international ideas competition, High Bridge: Bronx, Building Cultural Infrastructure (HB:BX). This competition is open to all emerging professionals, including, but not limited to, architects, artists, engineers, landscape architects, [...]