Study tour of the Republic of Ireland – Quality Place-making

7th-10th July 2009 This tour will explore four towns in the Republic sharing information and good practice on what makes a high quality place. From contemporary lighting schemes and public realm design in Cork to the colourful shop fronts in Youghal, embedded in the towns history, and Waterford’s vision “ to create a framework of [...]

CLIMATES OF HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Responding to the Challenge of Global Climate Change through Public Engagement and Social Innovation Ghent and Ostend (Belgium), 18th-20th March 2009 While the impacts of Global Climate Change are several, this three-day colloquium will focus on those of immediate and obvious significance to the Low Countries, namely rising sea levels and increased river flooding. Papers [...]

The Image of Heritage: Changing Perceptions-Permanent Responsibilities

III ICOMOS Scientific Committee Theory and Philosophy of Conservation and Restoration Conference Florence, March 5th-9th, 2009   Call for Papers – Abstract Submission Open The Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation of Florence, ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), and ICCROM (International Centre of the Preservation and Restoration of the Cultural Heritage) are glad to announce [...]