The "Journées thématiques – Aetherotopias" is a series of thematic workshops and seminars organized by the architecture department of INSA Strasbourg. These events are part of the e-CREHA project, focusing on education for climate-resilient European architectural heritage. The series aims to enrich architectural education by integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and fostering project-based learning.
Key topics covered in the series include the intersection of architecture with music and sound, the role of human rights in architectural design, the application of thermodynamic principles to architecture, and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in urban planning and disaster resilience. Each session delves into these themes through lectures, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Notable sessions have featured internationally renowned composers and educators, such as Tom Mays and Ivan Solano, who explored the parallels between musical and architectural composition. Additionally, experts like Elias Kalamaras from the Council of Europe have discussed the integration of human rights considerations into architectural practice. These events provide valuable networking opportunities and expose participants to diverse perspectives in the field.
The series is particularly beneficial for architecture and engineering students, educators, and professionals interested in the confluence of architecture with other disciplines. Attendees gain insights into innovative design approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategies for addressing contemporary challenges in architecture.
Speakers(11)
Alkinoos Ioannides
Composer and Singer-Songwriter
Renowned composer and singer-songwriter with over 2000 performances worldwide, including at Madison Square Garden.
Dan Costa Baciu
Architect-Theorist and Lecturer at TU Delft
Architect-theorist and lecturer at TU Delft, exploring causal models and constructal thermodynamics in architecture.
Elias Kalamaras
Member of the Directorate of Cooperation on Police and Deprivation of Liberty at Council of Europe
Member of the Directorate of Cooperation on Police and Deprivation of Liberty at the Council of Europe's Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law.
Ivan Solano
Composer and Lecturer at Conservatoire de Strasbourg and Haute école des arts du Rhin (HEAR)
Internationally renowned composer and lecturer at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg and HEAR.
Lazaros Mavromatidis
Architect-Engineer, PhD, HDR at INSA Strasbourg
Architect-Engineer, PhD, HDR, and lecturer-researcher at INSA Strasbourg, coordinating the architecture specialty and organizer of the 'Aetherotopias' event.
Luciano De Bonis
Professor at University of Molise
Professor at the University of Molise, focusing on urban planning and resilience to natural disasters.
Michał Pelczarski
Lecturer at Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Lecturer at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, specializing in innovative architectural and structural design methods.
Nikos Belavilas
Director of the Department of Urban Planning at National Technical University of Athens
Director of the Department of Urban Planning at the National Technical University of Athens, focusing on urban development and planning.
Rossella Nocera
Professor at University of Molise
Professor at the University of Molise, specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and urban planning.
Tom Mays
Composer and Lecturer at Conservatoire de Strasbourg and Haute école des arts du Rhin (HEAR)
Internationally renowned composer and lecturer at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg and HEAR.
Vasso Trova
Professor at University of Thessaly
Professor at the University of Thessaly, specializing in architecture and urban planning.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15, 2021
- Location
- 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France
- INSA Strasbourg
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Architecture and engineering students, educators, and professionals.
- Attendees
- Varies per session