10 – 11 February 2020 ~ Muscat, Oman

Focusing specifically on the relevance of contemporary earth building in Oman, this symposium aims to provide a platform for informative exchange. Over the course of two 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 utilising existing cement fabrication as well as possibilities for SMEs.

Programme

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

Invited speakers

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

Fees

Participants: 30 OMR
Students: 15 OMR

Contact details

Full details and registration on the GUtech EBI Symposium Homepage.

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