Organised by the School of Architecture, Art & Design at the American University in Dubai, the interdisciplinary research organisation AMPS, its academic journal Architecture_MPS, and the events and publication group PARADE, "Rapid Cities - Responsive Architectures" is a conference examining design, planning, and construction in the modern world.
The conference seeks to examine the dialectic, tensions, problems and possibilities of architecture and urbanism as technologically imbued, fast-paced commercial exercises. Can the design and construction of the built environment be fully profit-driven, remain responsive to climate and cultural heritage? Is spectacle architecture consistent with vernacular design, accessible transport and best practice construction? How do rapidly planned cities ensure social integration, urban health and produce affordable housing? Is it the role of the design and construction industries to respond to these issues at all? Should we embrace speed and technology as motors of design, construction and development as ends in themselves? If we do, what are the advantages and likely results? What does the history of these issues tell us about future trends?
This conference is currently planned as an in-person and virtual event. If necessary it will be moved to a fully virtual format.
Call for papers: Passed
Price: 390 USD (Delegate fee); 200 USD (Audience fee)