Past Calls and Competitions Announcements
January 2003
"REGULATE LIGHT!"
Monday, January 27, 2003
The competition is open to designers and aspiring designers (students of Design Schools or Faculty of Architecture and Engineering) without limitations of gender and nationality. The objectives ask for the development of regulators placed on the floor or mounted on a wire, with focus on innovation and evolution of technology and design. The electronics and engineering to comply with regulations will be handled by TCI with the collaboration of the selected designer for possible modifications, in harmony with the proposed design. Entry (by means of an on line submission): from 1st September to 27th November 2003.
Contact: dimmer@aedo-to.com
Website: www.aedo-to.com 
February 2003
HOME House Project Design Invitational
Saturday, February 1, 2003
he Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) announces a two-part project that addresses the future of affordable housing. The first component, the HOME House Project Design Invitational, will showcase innovative design solutions for affordable housing/living shelter by artists, architects, and designers from the United States. The proposed designs will use the existing plans and pricing for typical three-and four-bedroom housing structures implemented by Habitat for Humanity as a point of departure and as a way to actively engage low and moderate income families and communities, as well as cultural, humanitarian, and perhaps, commercial organizations in the benefits of qualtiy design and workmanship.
In the second phase of the project, a series of housing structures will be constructed based on Invitational designs and in concert with families and communities in need at specific sites throughout North Carolina and other areas of the United States as well. During the building phase, open dialogue, collaboration of individuals, agencies and organizations, adaptation to site, local building codes adherence, and community input will be essential for the projects to be completed.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2003
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2003
In the second phase of the project, a series of housing structures will be constructed based on Invitational designs and in concert with families and communities in need at specific sites throughout North Carolina and other areas of the United States as well. During the building phase, open dialogue, collaboration of individuals, agencies and organizations, adaptation to site, local building codes adherence, and community input will be essential for the projects to be completed.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2003
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2003
Website: http://www.secca.org/home/index.html
International Design Competition Osaka 2003
Saturday, February 1, 2003
Sponsored by Japan Design Foundation (JDF), this bienniel competition is now primarily focused on
solutions to contemporary and social issues, bridging design and business, in line with the basic concept of "Design for Every Being. The theme is 'Rethink Consumption.'
In this context,JDF will hold the International Design Business Exchange Conference in October 2003, and open it to the public, during the last phase of screening,in order to create business opportunities by using design entries as
resources, and to foster greater awareness of design values. At the Conference, finalists will be invited to present their design works to both
jurors and the audience, who will be invited from industry, design services,
academia and consumer groups, as well as the municipal government.
The preliminary submission is due February 1, 2003. See the web site for detailed directions and criteria.
solutions to contemporary and social issues, bridging design and business, in line with the basic concept of "Design for Every Being. The theme is 'Rethink Consumption.'
In this context,JDF will hold the International Design Business Exchange Conference in October 2003, and open it to the public, during the last phase of screening,in order to create business opportunities by using design entries as
resources, and to foster greater awareness of design values. At the Conference, finalists will be invited to present their design works to both
jurors and the audience, who will be invited from industry, design services,
academia and consumer groups, as well as the municipal government.
The preliminary submission is due February 1, 2003. See the web site for detailed directions and criteria.
Contact: sako@jdf.or.jp
Website: http://www.jdf.or.jp/english/
Emerging Visions Competition 2003
Monday, February 3, 2003
Designers, 40 and younger from the Chicagoland area are invited to submit their portfolios.
Statement
New architectural visions are constantly emerging. This portfolio competition seeks to provide a forum for young designers to be recognized and to share their visions, inventions and ideas. The Chicago
Architecture Club, Chicago AIA Young Architects Committee and Knoll International Inc. are committed to promoting significant architectural
endeavors by young architects, new practices, educators and students yet to be acknowledged.
Submissions:
Submissions may be built, unbuilt, or theoretical. Entrants must be 40 and
under and live and work in the Chicagoland area, architectural registration and AIA membership not required. One submission per entrant, no more than 3 projects per entry and no more than (6) 8.5" x 11" sheets, plus a one-page
written statement. More details on the website.
Statement
New architectural visions are constantly emerging. This portfolio competition seeks to provide a forum for young designers to be recognized and to share their visions, inventions and ideas. The Chicago
Architecture Club, Chicago AIA Young Architects Committee and Knoll International Inc. are committed to promoting significant architectural
endeavors by young architects, new practices, educators and students yet to be acknowledged.
Submissions:
Submissions may be built, unbuilt, or theoretical. Entrants must be 40 and
under and live and work in the Chicagoland area, architectural registration and AIA membership not required. One submission per entrant, no more than 3 projects per entry and no more than (6) 8.5" x 11" sheets, plus a one-page
written statement. More details on the website.
ACSA/AISC Student Design Competition - Experimental Performing Arts Center
Monday, February 3, 2003
The 2002-03 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)/American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Design Competition challenges architecture students to design an Experimental Performing Arts Center. This competition is intended to challenge students, working individually or in teams, to explore a
variety of issues related to the use of steel in design and construction.
Criteria for judging will include: creative use of structural steel in the design solution, successful response of the design to its surrounding context, and successful response to basic architectural concepts such as human activity needs,structural integrity and coherence of architectural vocabulary.
The competition program and all site information can be downloaded directly from the “Associated Documents” section on the website. If you have trouble downloading and opening the electronic file of the site plan in DXF format, please email Hormuz Batliboi for assistance. Registration due February 3; submission by May 6, 2003.
variety of issues related to the use of steel in design and construction.
Criteria for judging will include: creative use of structural steel in the design solution, successful response of the design to its surrounding context, and successful response to basic architectural concepts such as human activity needs,structural integrity and coherence of architectural vocabulary.
The competition program and all site information can be downloaded directly from the “Associated Documents” section on the website. If you have trouble downloading and opening the electronic file of the site plan in DXF format, please email Hormuz Batliboi for assistance. Registration due February 3; submission by May 6, 2003.
Contact: hbatliboi@acsa-arch.org
NCARB Prize for Creative Integration of Practice and Education in the Academy
Tuesday, February 4, 2003
To advance the integration of practice and education NCARB is issuing a call for entries of programs that demonstrate creative intiatives to bring the academy and the profession together in the studio curriculum and related program experience that provides academic credit.
Architecture schools with NAAB-accredited programs are invited to submit established projects, completed or in progress by the end of the 2002 fall term. Acceptable work may include comprehensive studio projects, community design charettes, and other joint academic ventures for practitioner, faculty, and student interaction.
Architecture schools with NAAB-accredited programs are invited to submit established projects, completed or in progress by the end of the 2002 fall term. Acceptable work may include comprehensive studio projects, community design charettes, and other joint academic ventures for practitioner, faculty, and student interaction.
Contact: mbourdrez@ncarb.org
ACSA/Wood Products Council Student Design Competition - Contemporary Art Gallery
Monday, February 10, 2003
The 2002-03 ACSA/Wood Products Council Competition calls for students to design a Contemporary Art Gallery with a focus on wood as a building material and the educational importance of such a center. Submissions are sought in two categories: architecture and interior design. Special emphasis will be placed on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility. All of the competition information is available for download at the ACSA Web site. Please scroll down to the “associated documents.” Registration due by February 10, 2003; submissions by May 20, 2003.
Contact: hbatliboi@acsa-arch.org
GIN2003: Innovating for Sustainability
Saturday, February 15, 2003
The 2003 Greening of Industry Network conference will catalyze innovation in:
* Collaborating to meet the needs of individuals and communities not well served by current institutions, policies and practices.
* Designing and implementing new institutions, public policies, civil regulation strategies, technologies and business practices.
* Creating new business models to meet basic human needs and serve the poorest segments of the global population.
* Developing and delivering education for sustainability.
* Accelerating the adoption of frameworks and practices to achieve complex objectives.
Proposals: The conference program committee invites representatives of academia, business, government, NGOs and civil networks to submit proposals in any of the following categories as they relate to the conference themes and sub-topics:
• Plenary addresses and debates
• Structured dialogues
• Breakout sessions
• Solutions workshops (roll-up-your-sleeves-and-produce-deliverables sessions)
• Case studies
• Research papers
• Doctoral research papers
• Poster presentations
* Collaborating to meet the needs of individuals and communities not well served by current institutions, policies and practices.
* Designing and implementing new institutions, public policies, civil regulation strategies, technologies and business practices.
* Creating new business models to meet basic human needs and serve the poorest segments of the global population.
* Developing and delivering education for sustainability.
* Accelerating the adoption of frameworks and practices to achieve complex objectives.
Proposals: The conference program committee invites representatives of academia, business, government, NGOs and civil networks to submit proposals in any of the following categories as they relate to the conference themes and sub-topics:
• Plenary addresses and debates
• Structured dialogues
• Breakout sessions
• Solutions workshops (roll-up-your-sleeves-and-produce-deliverables sessions)
• Case studies
• Research papers
• Doctoral research papers
• Poster presentations
Contact: GIN2003@greeningofindustry.org.
Website: http://www.greeningofindustry.org/
Sustainable Mediterranean Architecture with Aluminium Façades
Friday, February 28, 2003
The Greek Aluminium Rolling Company, ELVAL S.A. and the Greek Aluminium Extrusion Company, ETEM S.A. announce an international ideas competition open to students of architecture and architects, individually or in teams, from countries around
the Mediterranean basin:(Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia).
The competition is supported by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture and the Greek
Aluminium Association. It aims to demonstrate aluminium’s potential for sustainability and to
encourage new architectural ideas for its application to low-energy buildings.
Deadline for reception of registrations: 28 February 2003
Deadline for submission of entries (posting date)
1 September 2003
Deadline for reception of entries
19 September 2003
the Mediterranean basin:(Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia).
The competition is supported by the Hellenic Institute of Architecture and the Greek
Aluminium Association. It aims to demonstrate aluminium’s potential for sustainability and to
encourage new architectural ideas for its application to low-energy buildings.
Deadline for reception of registrations: 28 February 2003
Deadline for submission of entries (posting date)
1 September 2003
Deadline for reception of entries
19 September 2003
Contact: info@architerra.gr
Website: www.architerra.gr
Colour in Design Competition
Friday, February 28, 2003
The Society of Dyers and Colourists has now launched the new SDC Colour in Design competition for full-time undergraduate students at design schools, colleges and universities in the UK. The aim of the competition is to encourage the inspired and inventive use of colour in various design disciplines. In particular, to exploit the enormous potential of colour to communicate difference and individuality. There are two categories:
1. Textile and fashion design
2. Industrial and graphic design
Names of participating students must be submtted by February 28, 2003. Design portfolios are due March 28, 2003. Full details are on the web.
1. Textile and fashion design
2. Industrial and graphic design
Names of participating students must be submtted by February 28, 2003. Design portfolios are due March 28, 2003. Full details are on the web.
Contact: elizabethw@sdc.org.uk.
March 2003
Dichotomy: Critical Dialogues
Saturday, March 1, 2003
A journal published by the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture invites papers and projects that explore and examine the issues of accessibility and approach positioned outside the traditional limits and definitions of “barrier-free.” Details on submission on website.
Contact: dichotomy@ware-house.com
Website: www.arch.udmercy.edu/dichotomy.htm
IDSA National Education Conference
Monday, March 3, 2003
We (on behalf of the Education Committee) invite educators, graduate students and practitioners to submit proposals for consideration at this summer's National Educator's Conference @ Pratt Institute's new design facility in Manhattan from
Sunday, August 10 - Tuesday, August 12, 2003.
The Education Committee will consider proposals or abstracts on any subject area related to the field of industrial design practice, research, teaching methods, or other issues pertaining to the challenges and effectiveness of design education. Ideas for panel, workshop, discussion, or poster sessions are encouraged.
The conference will begin late in the day on Sunday, August 10th, and continue through Tuesday, August 12th.
The absolute deadline for proposals is March 3, 2003. Send final proposals to IDSA National Office c/o Heather Behnke: HeatherB@idsa.org
Send one page "E" proposals only in MS Word, or PDF format. The body of the abstract must be blind without any reference to your name or school. Please keep the abstracts as brief as possible with no artwork.
Direct general questions about the conference to Paul Down: Down.1@nd.edu
Sunday, August 10 - Tuesday, August 12, 2003.
The Education Committee will consider proposals or abstracts on any subject area related to the field of industrial design practice, research, teaching methods, or other issues pertaining to the challenges and effectiveness of design education. Ideas for panel, workshop, discussion, or poster sessions are encouraged.
The conference will begin late in the day on Sunday, August 10th, and continue through Tuesday, August 12th.
The absolute deadline for proposals is March 3, 2003. Send final proposals to IDSA National Office c/o Heather Behnke: HeatherB@idsa.org
Send one page "E" proposals only in MS Word, or PDF format. The body of the abstract must be blind without any reference to your name or school. Please keep the abstracts as brief as possible with no artwork.
Direct general questions about the conference to Paul Down: Down.1@nd.edu
Contact: HeatherB@idsa.org
Website: http://www.idsa.org/
April 2003
Tourism for All: Nordic Council on Accessibility
Tuesday, April 15, 2003
"Tourism for all" means that everyone, regardless of disability, should be able to travel to and within the country in question, and to the place, sightseeing destination or event they wish to visit. The concept includes being able to eat and stay in accessible remises/buildings. Accessible information about this should be available in the media required by the individual. Rule No. 11 of the UN's standard rules on equal opportunities for people with disabilities states that "tourist authorities, travel agencies, hotels, voluntary
organisations and others involved in arranging leisure activities or travel should offer their services to everyone."
Tourism for all is a goal in terms of both tourism and disability policy, and is in the interests of both industry and society. Tourism with equal opportunities for all means new visitor groups and increased revenue for
industry and the Nordic countries.
The aim of the 2003 competition for the Nordic Accessibility Prize is to stimulate continued work within the public and private sectors, with a view to developing tourism with accessibility as an integrated quality. With this competition, the Nordic Council on Disability Policy wishes to draw attention to the best methods, processes and results.
organisations and others involved in arranging leisure activities or travel should offer their services to everyone."
Tourism for all is a goal in terms of both tourism and disability policy, and is in the interests of both industry and society. Tourism with equal opportunities for all means new visitor groups and increased revenue for
industry and the Nordic countries.
The aim of the 2003 competition for the Nordic Accessibility Prize is to stimulate continued work within the public and private sectors, with a view to developing tourism with accessibility as an integrated quality. With this competition, the Nordic Council on Disability Policy wishes to draw attention to the best methods, processes and results.
Contact: ingemar.oderstedt@nsh.se
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
Friday, April 18, 2003
The International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence will focus on issues
relating to aging, independence, and quality of life. The conference will include sessions
related to research and development, practice, to bring together researchers, practitioners, business leaders, and people involved in aging
policy to focus on issues related to maintaining independence in the later years of our lives.
Commissioned papers will be published following the conference. Conference proceedings (abstracts of submitted papers) will be posted on the Rehabilitation Engineering Research
Center on Technology for Successful Aging website.
This International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence is organized into six
tracks, and within each track 7 themes are emphasized:
Conference Tracks
- Assistive Technology
- High-technology Applications
- Home Modification and Universal Design
- Transportation
- Injury Prevention
- Business Perspective & Issues
relating to aging, independence, and quality of life. The conference will include sessions
related to research and development, practice, to bring together researchers, practitioners, business leaders, and people involved in aging
policy to focus on issues related to maintaining independence in the later years of our lives.
Commissioned papers will be published following the conference. Conference proceedings (abstracts of submitted papers) will be posted on the Rehabilitation Engineering Research
Center on Technology for Successful Aging website.
This International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence is organized into six
tracks, and within each track 7 themes are emphasized:
Conference Tracks
- Assistive Technology
- High-technology Applications
- Home Modification and Universal Design
- Transportation
- Injury Prevention
- Business Perspective & Issues
Website: http://www.asaging.org/icadi/call/
May 2003
Student Design Competition, IFLA World Congress
Thursday, May 1, 2003
A student design competition will be held in conjunction with the Congress. It is sponsored by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO), and is directed by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA).
The objective of the competition is to recognise superior environmental design achievements made by students in Landscape Architecture programs.
The competition invites submissions from teams of students in Landscape Architecture programs recognized by IFLA.
The theme of the 40th IFLA World Congress is Landscapes on the Edge.
Organization (UNESCO), and is directed by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA).
The objective of the competition is to recognise superior environmental design achievements made by students in Landscape Architecture programs.
The competition invites submissions from teams of students in Landscape Architecture programs recognized by IFLA.
The theme of the 40th IFLA World Congress is Landscapes on the Edge.
Website: http://www.ifla2003.com/student.htm
2020 Vision - a diversity conference for design professionals
Thursday, May 15, 2003
The Boston Society of Architects and the AIA Diversity Committee has issued a call for papers that challenge the status quo, include new research and theory, and otherwise respond to the goals of the conference. Practitioners, educators, students, interns, consultants, business leaders, psychologists, artists and everyone else is invited to consider submitting a paper for the peer-reviewed monograph on diversity and related issues planned for publication in connection with the conference on November 19-20, 2003.
Contact: njenner@architects.org
Website: http://www.architects.org/diversity
Adaptive Environments 25/2003
Friday, May 30, 2003
This 2003 Awards Program will recognize design that exemplifies a commitment to making places that work for the ordinary realities of being human. Winning projects will demonstrate excellence in fit — a balance between design and user experience. Particular consideration will be given to projects that demonstrate attention to the aspects of the built environment that reflect the principles of universal design, that anticipate human needs (e.g., indoor air quality, lighting, acoustics, navigation) and that both integrate and exceed minimal US accessibility requirements. It is sponsored by Adaptive Environments, Boston, MA in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Eligibility
Built projects anywhere in the world completed after December 31, 1991 and designed by any design professional anywhere in the world. Submittals may be made by clients (owners and/or users), architects, designers, organizations, public agencies, others. There is no limit to the number of submittals.
Eligibility
Built projects anywhere in the world completed after December 31, 1991 and designed by any design professional anywhere in the world. Submittals may be made by clients (owners and/or users), architects, designers, organizations, public agencies, others. There is no limit to the number of submittals.
Contact: slevine@AdaptiveEnvironments.org.
July 2003
Malama Learning Center Design Competition
Tuesday, July 1, 2003
We invite you to enter an open international design competition for the Malama Learning Center. It will be a unique structure that advances conservation and celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Hawai`i via the performing and visual arts. We seek exciting solutions that incorporate sustainable architecture.
To reflect the modern era of computer-aided design, encourage a wide range of graphic responses, and minimize the use of resources, the
competition will be conducted using digital processes (i.e. -- no boards required!).
This design competition is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and Kapolei High School, and is supported in part by an award from the
National Endowment for the Arts.
Location: City of Kapolei, island of O`ahu, Hawai`i. Prizes: Over $40,000 cash
Registration: Begins March 21, 2003
To reflect the modern era of computer-aided design, encourage a wide range of graphic responses, and minimize the use of resources, the
competition will be conducted using digital processes (i.e. -- no boards required!).
This design competition is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and Kapolei High School, and is supported in part by an award from the
National Endowment for the Arts.
Location: City of Kapolei, island of O`ahu, Hawai`i. Prizes: Over $40,000 cash
Registration: Begins March 21, 2003
Contact: info@malamalearningcenter.org
Website: http://www.malamalearningcenter.org/
September 2003
IAPS Symposium on Participation Processes used in Person-Environment Practice and Research
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Invitation to submit abstracts: The purpose of this symposium is to identify and clarify the way in which people working in the field of person-environment studies define, plan and implement participatory processes, and/or the way in which they study them. We wish to enable us to share in our experiences, our dilemmas, our difficulties and our successes.
Website: http://info.tuwien.ac.at/iaps2004/
October 2003
Technology and Persons with Disabilities, 19th Annual Conference
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
The Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge presents the 19th Annual International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" March 15-20, 2004, Los Angeles, CA.
This is an invitation to submit a paper for consideration as a General Session. The Sessions are 30 or 60 minutes in length and are scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, Thursday, March 18, Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20. Speakers are encouraged to share new information about hardware, software, adaptive devices, access to technology, training programs, results of research, and overall best practices in any area of assistive technology. The conference strives to present a best-practices approach to the education of professionals involved with the many aspects of technology and disability. Your personal experience gained through practical applications and/or research is vital to the promotion of effective assistive technology practices on a widespread basis.
This is an invitation to submit a paper for consideration as a General Session. The Sessions are 30 or 60 minutes in length and are scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, Thursday, March 18, Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20. Speakers are encouraged to share new information about hardware, software, adaptive devices, access to technology, training programs, results of research, and overall best practices in any area of assistive technology. The conference strives to present a best-practices approach to the education of professionals involved with the many aspects of technology and disability. Your personal experience gained through practical applications and/or research is vital to the promotion of effective assistive technology practices on a widespread basis.
Website: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/
November 2003
Harry J. Murphy Cataylyst Award
Monday, November 10, 2003
In 2000, the Trace R&D Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, launched a program to honor such people. This biennial award program was created to help identify, acknowledge, and honor those who bring people together and facilitate the efforts of others in the field of technology and disability. See the website for online form and previous recipients.
This biennial award is sponsored by the Trace R&D
Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison and is presented at the annual CSUN conference on Technology and Persons With Disabilities."
This biennial award is sponsored by the Trace R&D
Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison and is presented at the annual CSUN conference on Technology and Persons With Disabilities."
Website: http://trace.wisc.edu/catalyst/
"REGULATE LIGHT!"
Thursday, November 27, 2003
The competition is open to designers and aspiring designers (students of Design Schools or Faculty of Architecture and Engineering) without limitations of gender and nationality. The objectives ask for the development of regulators placed on the floor or mounted on a wire, with focus on innovation and evolution of technology and design. The electronics and engineering to comply with regulations will be handled by TCI with the collaboration of the selected designer for possible modifications, in harmony with the proposed design. Entry (by means of an on line submission): from 1st September to 27th November 2003.
Contact: dimmer@aedo-to.com
Website: www.aedo-to.com
January 2004
Second IAHH International Student Design Competition2004 Invitation
Monday, January 26, 2004
The International Association for Humane Habitat (IAHH) is pleased to announce its SECOND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION.
The theme is Re-vitalization of an urban area as a sustainable community. The competition is open to students of architecture, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture and related disciplines of anthropology, sociology,social work, economics, geography, etc. IAHH hosted its first International Student Design Competition on the Theme of Housing for the Urban Poor in 2002-03. 37 entries from 13 countries were received from among 52 student teams, having registered from 15 different countries.
Early Registration December 15, 2003
Late Registration January 15, 2004
The theme is Re-vitalization of an urban area as a sustainable community. The competition is open to students of architecture, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture and related disciplines of anthropology, sociology,social work, economics, geography, etc. IAHH hosted its first International Student Design Competition on the Theme of Housing for the Urban Poor in 2002-03. 37 entries from 13 countries were received from among 52 student teams, having registered from 15 different countries.
Early Registration December 15, 2003
Late Registration January 15, 2004
Contact: competition@humanehabitat.org
Website: http://www.humanehabitat.org
Children, Youth and Environments - Graduate Student Awards
Saturday, January 31, 2004
Children,Youth and Environments invites worldwide submissions for the 2003 Graduate Student Paper Award. Papers must be original and examine some aspect of the relationships between children, youth and the environment. We welcome submissions on a broad range of topics and using different approaches, including empirical research, theoretical and historical studies, critical literature reviews, design analyses, post-occupancy evaluations, policy studies, and program assessments.
Website: http://cye.colorado.edu/
Children, Youth and Environments Graduate Student Paper Award
Saturday, January 31, 2004
Children,Youth and Environments invites submissions from students worldwide for the 2003 graduate Student Paper Award. Papers must be original and examine some aspect of the relationships between children, youth and the environment. We welcome submissions on a broad range of topics and using different approaches, including empirical research, theoretical and historical studies, critical literature reviews, design analyses, post-occupancy evaluations, policy studies, and program assessments (see also Editorial Policy and Mission).
Contact: cye@colorado.edu
April 2004
W4A 2004 “Accessible Layout – The Tension Between Accessibility and Visual Design”
Friday, April 2, 2004
This workshop will be held at the Thirteenth International World Wide Web Conference. Submissions are due April 2, 2004 for the conference scheduled for May 17-22, 2004.
This workshop will be decidedly cross disciplinary and will bring together users, accessibility experts, graphic designers, and technologists from academia and industry to discuss how accessibility can be supported. We also encourage the participation of users and other interested parties as an additional balance to the discussion. Complete information on submission guidelines and important dates available on conference website.
This workshop will be decidedly cross disciplinary and will bring together users, accessibility experts, graphic designers, and technologists from academia and industry to discuss how accessibility can be supported. We also encourage the participation of users and other interested parties as an additional balance to the discussion. Complete information on submission guidelines and important dates available on conference website.
Contact: simon.harper@man.ac.uk
Website: http://w4a.man.ac.uk/
EBRA 2004 “An Agreeable Spatial Environment for Human Beings”
Friday, April 30, 2004
Conference is sponsored by the Environment-Behavior Research Association. Abstracts deadline is April 30, 2004 for conference to be held October 22-25, 2004.
The symposium will explore in-dept how to create a comfortable living environment and the theme is “An Agreeable Spatial Environment for Human Being.” Some suggested topics are: Housing and Community Environment, Urban Environment Consciousness and Recognition, History & Culture in the Built-Environment, and Public Space Landscape and Relaxation. See the web site for the full list of suggested topics. Complete information on submission guidelines and important dates available on conference website.
The symposium will explore in-dept how to create a comfortable living environment and the theme is “An Agreeable Spatial Environment for Human Being.” Some suggested topics are: Housing and Community Environment, Urban Environment Consciousness and Recognition, History & Culture in the Built-Environment, and Public Space Landscape and Relaxation. See the web site for the full list of suggested topics. Complete information on submission guidelines and important dates available on conference website.
Contact: ebra@tju.edu.cn
May 2004
Architecture + Awards 2004 ‘Design for a New World, Humanizing our cities. For you. For me.
Saturday, May 15, 2004
The Awards are open to architects, landscape architects, urban designers and planners, and students from across the globe to enter, for projects successfully completed in the Middle East, Africa or Asia pacific region.
Website: www.arcplusawards.com
The 7th International Conference of Human Services Information Technology Applications
Monday, May 31, 2004
"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Social Inclusion" Sponsored by HUSITA (Human Services Information Technology Applications) an international association of information technology (IT) innovators in human services dedicated to promoting ethical and effective use of IT to better serve humanity. Submissions are due on May 31,2004 for the conference to be held August 24-27, 2004.
The conference will revolve around four major sub-themes. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Social Services, ICT in Rehabilitation, IT Education and Training in Human Service Professionals, and ICT in Community and the Information Society. Complete information on submission guidelines and important dates available on conference website.
The conference will revolve around four major sub-themes. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Social Services, ICT in Rehabilitation, IT Education and Training in Human Service Professionals, and ICT in Community and the Information Society. Complete information on submission guidelines and important dates available on conference website.
Contact: secretariat.husita7@hkcss.org.hk
Website: http://www.hkcss.org.hk/husita7/
June 2004
eLearning Programme 2004-2006
Monday, June 28, 2004
The Call is focused on three of the four areas of intervention of the eLearning Programme: 1. Promoting digital literacy, 2. European virtual campuses and 3. Transversal actions.
Contact: eac-info@cec.eu.int
July 2004
INTERIORS '05: The ASID Conference on Design
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The ASID Conference on Design will be held in San Diego, March 17-20, 2005. The submission should address one of the following broad categories: Sustainability/Green Design, Universal Design/Aging in Place, Security/ Personal Safety/ Privacy, Health, Safety and Welfare, etc.
Contact: jwilcox@asid.org
Web and Aging: Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday, July 1, 2004
A special issue of International Journal Universal Access in the Information Society (UAIS). The UAIS Journal solicits original research contributions addressing the accessibility, usability and acceptability of Information Society Technologies by anyone, anywhere, at anytime, and through any media and device. Universal access refers to the systematic effort to proactively apply principles, methods and tools of universal design, in order to develop Information Society Technologies, which are accessible and usable by all citizens. The main objective of this special issue is to bring together work by researchers, academics and practitioners from various disciplines who are interested in the interrelationships among web access, web usability and ageing. Contributions on novel methodologies, theories, products and design guidelines that address these issues, as well as on related case studies, are solicited.
Contact: zaphiri@soi.city.ac.uk
August 2004
National Low Impact Development Student Design Competition
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
In conjunction with the National Low Impact Development Conference in Washington, D.C. September 21-23, 2004, we are pleased to announce the National Low Impact Development Student Design Competition. This competition is an opportunity for students to investigate integrative technologies in sustainable design and environmental stewardship, compete for design awards and learn about innovative sustainable Low Impact Development techniques. This national competition invites students and academic programs to submit design and planning problems and solutions that respond to the innovative and creative use of Low Impact Development techniques in the built environment.
Contact: lidcompetition@umd.edu
A Competition for Narrow Lot House Designs of Excellence – Living Smart Project
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Development Services. A competition for the design of affordable single-family detached housing on very narrow lots. The goal of this project is to create a catalogue of house designs that can be built on 25-foot wide lots. Designs that meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, provide design compatibility with a variety of neighborhoods, and respond to a range of market demands are all desired outcomes.
September 2004
The Shinkenchiku Residential Design Competition 2004
Friday, September 3, 2004
The Shinkenchiku Residential Design Competition 2004. Theme: House of Multiple Dimensions.
Include 2005
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Inclusive design is a process whereby designers and manufacturers ensure that their products and services address the needs of the widest possible audience. Don't miss this opportunity to discuss your work on inclusive design at one of the key research and design business conferences of 2005 (April 5-8), adding to the cutting-edge approaches, case studies and real world achievements described at Include 2001 and 2003.
“Access All Area” Awards
Thursday, September 30, 2004
The Access All Areas Awards recognise small and medium sized enterprises that have made their services accessible to disabled people in innovative and creative ways. The Awards are run by the Department for Work and Pensions and supported by Vodafone. The web site includes information about last years award winners.
Contact: DDAinfopack@meads-ltd.co.uk
October 2004
Georgia Tech Survey on Universal Design of Consumer-oriented Products
Friday, October 1, 2004
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is conducting a survey for a research project that is designed to address the universal design of consumer-oriented products. The goal of the survey is to measure user perceptions of attempts at building accessibility features into products such as ATMs, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), on-line training software, distance learning software, voice recognition technologies, and televisions. Respondent’s answers will assist us in judging the impact of efforts of the Federal Government to promote accessible design practices.
Contact: brad.fain@gtri.gatech.edu
November 2004
Environmental Health Issue of Children, Youth and Environments (CYE)
Monday, November 1, 2004
CYE's environmental health issue will feature articles from researchers around the world who are investigating the conditions in which children live and the impacts of specific hazards and toxins in their environments, such as indoor air quality in homes and schools, lead poisoning and remediation, outdoor environment access and safety, water quality and safety, sanitation issues, and other environmental concerns.
Contact: cye@colorado.edu
Barrier-Free America Award
Friday, November 5, 2004
Annually, the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) honors an individual for their outstanding contribution toward a barrier-free environment. The annual presentation of the Barrier-Free America Award is a chance to recognize an individual for his/her sensitivity to the importance of accessible design, as well as the difference this individual has made through a particular project in achieving a barrier-free environment. In 2004, they honored Fredric Bell, FAIA, for the accessibility of the redevelopment plans for lower Manhattan.
Contact: BFAAward@pva.org
December 2004
The Dyson/IDSA an Eye for Why Design & Engineering Competition
Sunday, December 5, 2004
Dyson, Inc. and IDSA have teamed up to challenge industrial design students to create an innovative household product that reflects Dyson's philosophy and commitment to intelligent, function-first design and will be designed to work better by solving a problem.
C2C Home design and construction competition
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Design will lead to actual construction. And homes will be built with a goal of achieving the new standards of sustainability set up in Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things.
Contact: info@c2c-home.org
Website: http://www.c2c-home.org/
18th World Congress of Gerontology
Friday, December 31, 2004
Conference to be held June 26-27 2005, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Aging is a major challenge for the 21st century. Not only will retirement policies have to find an innovative structure to accomplish their purpose, but the society will also have to deal with new and difficult demands in the field of health, psychosocial and economic factors. The role of Gerontology will increase not only to answer the new questions regarding the aged, but implement alternatives already available.
Website: http://www.gerontology2005.org.br/
