Photo: Fetdeterra

Photo: BC architects and studies

BRIEF

10 – 11. February 2020  |  German University of Technology in Oman
Focusing specifically on the relevancy of contemporary earthen construction in Oman, this Symposium aims to provide a platform for informative exchange. Over the course of 2 days, a combination of critical discussions and hands-on demonstrations will provide stakeholders with a variety of expert insights, including: norms and building regulations, architectural opportunities, potentials for utilizing existing cement fabrication as well as possibilities for SMEs.

 

INVITED EXPERTS

MAITE SAINZ DE LA MAZA & MACARI DE TORRES
Fetdeterra | Lleida, Spain
Architect and Geological Engineer, Proprietors of innovative rammed earth block company, registered Eco-consultants.
www.fetdeterra.com

WOLFGANG SCHEERES
Scheeres Earthen Finishes | Mönchengladbach, Germany
Plaster Expert and Craftsman. Oversaw plastering at heritage projects in Al Ain (Al Jahli Fort) and in Egypt.
www.scheeres.de

STEPHAN JÖRCHEL
DachVerband Lehm | Weimar, Germany
Engineer and Specialist in Earthen Building Norms and Regulations.
www.dachverband-lehm.de

NICOLAS COECKELBERGHS
B.C. Architects and Studies | Brussels, Belgium
Partner and Director B.C. Materials, Expert Compressed Earth Blocks.
www.bc-as.org

 

PROGRAM

DAY 1: DISCUSSION AND SYNERGY
9.00      Welcome and Introduction (Wayne Switzer)
9.15      Guest Presentation #1
10.00    Guest Presentation #2
10.45    Refreshments / Coffee Break
11.00    Guest Presentation #3
11.45    Guest Presentation #4
12.30    Lunch & Networking
13.30    Exhibition GUtech students: Circular Studio
14.15    Roundtable Discussions
15.15    Summary of Discussions
15.30    Closing Remarks

DAY 2: DEMONSTRATIONS
9.00     Welcome and Introduction (Wayne Switzer)
9.15     Practical Demonstrations and Workshop
10.45   Refreshments / Coffee Break
11.00   Practical Demonstrations and Workshop
12.30   Lunch
13.30   Practical Demonstrations and Workshop
15.30   Closing Remarks

 

FEES

Sponsors                            Free
Participants                        30 OMR (before 15. January 2020: 20 OMR)
Students                             15 OMR

*Fees are Non-refundable.
*Number of Student Participants limited to first 50 registrations.

 

CLICK TO REGISTER

Photo: Fetdeterra

Photo: BC architects and studies

BRIEF

10 – 11. February 2020  |
German University of Technology in Oman

Focusing specifically on the relevancy of contemporary earthen construction in Oman, this Symposium aims to provide a platform for informative exchange. Over the course of 2 days, a combination of critical discussions and hands-on demonstrations will provide stakeholders with a variety of expert insights, including: norms and building regulations, architectural opportunities, potentials for utilizing existing cement fabrication as well as possibilities for SMEs.

 

INVITED EXPERTS

MAITE SAINZ DE LA MAZA & MACARI DE TORRES
Fetdeterra |
Lleida, Spain
Architect and Geological Engineer, Proprietors of innovative rammed earth block company, registered Eco-consultants.
www.fetdeterra.com

WOLFGANG SCHEERES
Scheeres Earthen Finishes |
Mönchengladbach, Germany
Plaster Expert and Craftsman. Oversaw plastering at heritage projects in Al Ain (Al Jahli Fort) and in Egypt.
www.scheeres.de

STEPHAN JÖRCHEL
DachVerband Lehm |
Weimar, Germany
Engineer and Specialist in Earthen Building Norms and Regulations.
www.dachverband-lehm.de

NICOLAS COECKELBERGHS
B.C. Architects and Studies |
Brussels, Belgium
Partner and Director B.C. Materials, Expert Compressed Earth Blocks.
www.bc-as.org

 

PROGRAM

DAY 1: DISCUSSION AND SYNERGY
9.00      Welcome and Introduction (Wayne Switzer)
9.15      Guest Presentation #1
10.00    Guest Presentation #2
10.45    Refreshments / Coffee Break
11.00    Guest Presentation #3
11.45    Guest Presentation #4
12.30    Lunch & Networking
13.30    Exhibition GUtech students: Circular Studio
14.15    Roundtable Discussions
15.15    Summary of Discussions
15.30    Closing Remarks

DAY 2: DEMONSTRATIONS
9.00     Welcome and Introduction (Wayne Switzer)
9.15     Practical Demonstrations and Workshop
10.45   Refreshments / Coffee Break
11.00   Practical Demonstrations and Workshop
12.30   Lunch
13.30   Practical Demonstrations and Workshop
15.30   Closing Remarks

 

FEES

Sponsors          Free
Participants     30 OMR (before 15. January 2020: 20 OMR)
Students          15 OMR

*Fees are Non-refundable.
*Number of Student Participants limited to first 50 registrations.

 

CLICK TO REGISTER