International Conference on Heritage, Globalisation & Built Environment
06 December 2004, Bahrain
In a global age, cities around the world are experiencing dramatic changes and are facing serious challenges and problems.
Cities are caught between opposing polarities of global and local, foreign and indigenous, cultural hybridisation and identity, acceptance and resistance, economic benefit and social and environmental integrity.
In such a situation, an important question could be asked as to how the subversive impulses of globalisation can be re-oriented towards rejuvenation of heritage values and revival of local identities in the built environment.
It is becoming clear that recognising and celebrating local heritage in a global world are important steps for more humane and sustainable built environments. Undeniably, this approach has serious implications on planning and architectural practices, and policies and investments.
This conference organisers invite the scholars, policy makers, practitioners, and community organisations to debate this important topic and its complex issues. Papers should be original covering one or more of the listed themes/topics. However, the themes are listed as a guide rather than as an all-inclusive list.
Conference theme and topics:
The Built Environment in a Global Age
Addressing the Imbalance and Distortion
Promoting Heritage in a Global Era
When: 6 - 8 December, 2004
Where: Gulf Hotel, Kingdom Of Bahrain
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