XI International Conference on the Study and Conservation of Earthen Heritage, Terra 2012

The International Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage (ISCEAH) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) are pleased to announce that the XI International Conference on the Study and the Conservation of Earthen Architectural Heritage, Terra 2012 , will be held in Lima, Peru, from April 23rd to 27th, 2012. The main theme of the conference will be “Conservation of Earthen Architectural Heritage against Natural Disasters and Climatic Change” and more than 500 specialists in the fields of earthen architecture are expected to attend.

The conference will provide a unique and invaluable opportunity to discuss and exchange information on the latest advances in the research and conservation field. Moreover, participants will learn about the cultural identity of earthen architecture in Latin America and be able to observe firsthand conservation issues in Peru, a country with a long and rich tradition of construction with earth.

Themes

Main Theme:
Conservation of Earthen Architectural Heritage against Natural Disasters and Climatic Change

1 - Latin American Earthen Architecture at Risk: Earthquakes, Rain and Flood Damage
2 - World Heritage Earthen Architectural sites, Natural Disasters and Climate Change
3 - Conservation and Management Archaeological Sites
4 - Conservation and Development of Human Settlements and Cultural Landscapes
5 - Local and Regional Knowledge, Intangible Heritage and Social Impacts
6 - Research in Materials and Technology for Conservation and Contemporary Architecture
7 - Ancient/Historic and Innovative Solutions for Damage Prevention and Performance Enhancement in the Face of Natural Disasters
8 - Charters, Standards and Guidelines for Heritage and Construction
9 - Education, Training and Outreach

Contact
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Av. Universitaria 1801, San Miguel

On Wednesday, 4 and Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Hôtel de Région – 27 place Jules Guesde – Marseille (2e)

It is organised by the Ecole d'Avignon (France), in partnership with the Escola Superior Gallaecia (Portugal), the University of Valencia (Spain), the University of Florence (Italy) and the Adviser in Architecture, Urban planning and environment (CAUE) of Vaucluse (France), in the framework of the European project Terra Incognita. Earthen architecture in Europe (Culture Programme 2007-2013), and by ICOMOS France, in the framework of its international technical conferences.
It receives the assistance of the Research Laboratory of Historical Monuments (LRMH) and the collaboration of the Confederation of artisans and small companies in the building trade (CAPEB).

More information at Terra Incognita. Earthen architecture in Europe