ADVANCE NOTIFICATION
2024 CAA Symposium and General Assembly
Hosted jointly by the Rwanda Institue of Architects and the University of Rwanda
20-24 August 2024, Kigali Rwanda
This is an invitation to SAVE THE DATE and to submit extended abstracts for the symposium.
THE CALL
Solving global challenges and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals. requires systems thinking, multi-disciplinary collaboration and collective action Acknowledging the central role of the built environment, the 2024 CAA Symposium, under the theme of ‘Education, Policy and Practice; advancing the Declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation in the Commonwealth.’ will provide an important platform to advance this discussion where academia, practitioners and policymakers can come together to reflect on where we are and what more needs to be done to achieve the SDGs, Addressing this multifaceted challenge, three themes have been identified that will form the core of the discussions in this year’s Symposium:
THEMES
1. New Frontiers for Architectural Education
Submissions are invited that challenge existing, or propose new approaches to architectural education, policymaking, and practice in response to environmental, ethical, and socio-economic realities in specific contexts
2. Design, Sustainability and Urbanism
Submissions are invited that reflect on resource consumption, life-cycle assessment, and the need to reduce CO2 emissions. Papers could present design explorations, simulations and/or innovation at building and urban scale as well as integration of these aspects in architectural education, policymaking and practice.
3. Scale and Scalability
Submissions are invited that showcase an appreciation of scale and scalability especially as it relates to architectural innovation, technology, data trends and impact. Papers could present recent experiments and interventions as well as integration of these aspects in architectural education, policymaking and practice.
CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS
The Organising Committee invites contributions from academics, students, policy makers and practitioners, as well as those from allied built environment professions with an interest in architecture and urbanism. Extended abstracts aligned to one or more themes are to be submitted to the Conference Scientific Committee for review. Extended Abstracts accepted for the conference will be published as part of the conference proceedings. A selection of contributors will be invited to develop their abstracts into full papers for publication by the CAA.
• Submission Opens: 23 February 2024
• Submission Deadline: 26 April 2024
• Feedback on Submissions: May through June 2024
• Communication of Full Programme: 14 June 2024
Registration details together with a template to use for your abstracts, and link to upload will be provided shortly.
Outline Programme
• 20 August: Delegates Arrive | Selected Excursions
• 21 August: CAA AGM | Opening of CAA Architectural Exhibition
• 22 August: Opening of Convention | Educators’ Roundtable
• 23 August: Convention | Gala Dinner | CAA Awards
• 24 August: Selected Excursions and Departures
VENUE
The Kigali Serena Hotel and the School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Rwanda
VISA REQUIREMENTS
At the time of writing, Commonwealth citizens may obtain a free 30-day visa on arrival. The Rwanda Institute of Architects may provide a cover letter to support those seeking funding, leave and travel permission to attend following the submission of a paper/ abstract/ poster.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact CAA Executive Director, Mr Jacob Mwangi at jacob.mwangi@commonwealtharchitects.org.
