1st Mediterranean Conference on Earth Architecture

Mediterra 2009
1st Mediterranean Conference on Earth Architecture
13-16 March 2009 - Cagliari, Italy

Dear colleagues and friends,

Attached you will find, information concerning
Mediterra 2009 _ 1st Mediterranean Conference on Earth Architecture
It will take place from the 13-16 March 2009, in Cagliari, Sardinia,
Italy.

Aims
Mediterra 2009 aims principally to state the art of research, to
study recent achievements in heritage conservation and architectural
design, to increase university and professional training and to
gather the network activities developed in the Mediterranean region.

Contribution
This 1st Conference will include specialists from throughout the
Mediterranean region. It will also have a transdisciplinary
contribution that will bridge natural sciences, social sciences, and
professional practices. A new global challenge requires a broad
definition of a new discipline, with earth architecture at the
crossroads of the sciences. The Mediterranean Region, with its
history of many cultures and civilizations, now emerges as the core
of new political and societal challenges being shared among Europe,
North Africa and the Middle East.

Program
Friday 13th - Opening of the Conference (Presentations related with
the 1st Theme) Saturday 14th - Conference (Presentations related with
the 2nd and 3rd Themes). Official dinner. Sunday 15th - Conference
and Closure (Presentations related with the 4th and 5th Themes)
Monday 16th - Visit to earth architecture in Sardinia Organized by
DiARCH Facoltà di Architettura, University of Cagliari ESG Escola
Superior Gallaecia CRATerre-ENSAG International Research Center and
Unesco Chair earth architecture RAS Regione Autonoma della Sardegna

Under the Aegis of
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
ICCROM International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and
Restoration of Cultural Property ICOMOS-ISCEAH International
Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage GCI Getty
Conservation Institute Important Dates 30 June 2008 - Abstract
submission 31 July 2008 - Notification of abstract´s acceptance 30
September 2008 - Sending of full paper 15 November 2008 -
Notification of paper´s revision 15 December 2008 - Final paper
delivery

Themes
1. Earth-building cultures and traditional architecture
2. Archaeology, history and anthropology
3. Conservation of cultural heritage
4. Research about architecture, town planning and cultural landscape
5. Academic teaching and professional training

Languages
French & English (with simultaneous translation)

For more information
Mediterra 2009 - Facoltà di Architettura - DiARCH
Piazza d'Armi 16 - 09123 Cagliari - Italy
E-mail mediterra@unica.it - Site http://people.unica.it/mediterra/
Tel. (+39) 070 6755807 - Fax
(+39) 070 6755816

We would appreciate diffusion of the event.

Best Regards,
The Organizer Commission