“Scales of Nature – From Urban Landscapes to Alpine Gardens”
Dates of Congress: 27-29 June 2011
Venue of Congress: Kongresshaus Zurich, Switzerland
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 30 November 2010
Based on our understanding today, landscapes are characterised by the
multifaceted interaction of different layers. On the one hand ancient, natural
landscapes are coming under pressure. Due to our changing recreational and
leisure needs, they are being reshaped, usurped and converted in either a subtle
or even volatile transformation process. On the other hand, artificial areas of
nature are being created by humans in urban environments, permeated by different
topologies, criteria and gradations. Bearing the name “Scales of Nature”, the
48th IFLA World Congress in Zurich is devoted to the fluctuating range of topics
between artificial and grown nature and to the sustainable development of the
landscape for a more enhanced quality of life.
While the first day is all about urban landscapes, the second day of the
Congress deals with the peri-urban phenomenon in urban agglomerations and the
third day concerns specific issues relating to rural land and its changes.
Aim of the Congress
At the forefront will be the debate on the general concept of landscape, which
will encompass all facets of the environment and the interaction between man,
nature and landscape. In particular, the organizers will strive to have an
inspiring exchange between landscape architects working in research, planning
and design.
Target audience
All practising landscape architects, students and people working in landscape
architecture, landscape development, land-use planning, urban planning,
architecture, construction, forestry and agricultural engineering, land art,
ministries and offices for the environment and urban development, department for
parks, gardens and open spaces, the media and interested members of the public.
Congress language
The official language of the conference is English. No simultaneous interpreting
will be offered.
Proposals of own contributions to the Congress
1. Content requirements
Within the three central topics (urban, peri-urban, rural), 16 parallel sessions
(read the description of the sessions
HERE) will take place on the following subject areas:
- spatial design
- interaction, collaboration, participation
- sustainable development
- management and planning
- culture and identity
Your paper must focus on one or more of these five subject areas and must
show a reference to the central topics.
Comparative papers are also possible. A special parallel session will
be dedicated for that each day.
2. Submission of the abstracts
Please submit the abstract of the paper to be presented (research, case study,
design presentation or other) in electronic format (maximum 3,000 characters,
including spaces), including all pictures and graphics by clicking
HERE by 30 November 2010.
In the online form, please select the session which your abstract is the most
relevant to so that the most meaningful assignment of the papers to the sessions
can be undertaken.
3. Evaluation of the abstracts and decision regarding the acceptance of the
papers
Your abstract will be reviewed anonymously by two independent specialists. Based
on their assessment and in view of a well-balanced conference programme, the
programme commission will then decide whether your paper can be accepted and the
corresponding presentation can be included in the programme. You will be
notified about the decision regarding the acceptance or rejection via e-mail by
no later than the middle of February 2011.
4. Inclusion in the Congress’ Proceedings
Before the papers are included in the Congress’ Proceedings, the abstracts of
the accepted papers must be revised by the authors on the basis of the reviewers'
comments. However, an abstract will be published only if at least one of the
authors of the abstract has registered for the Congress and has paid the
attendance fees.
5. Oral presentation in a parallel session
The duration of the presentation of the paper will be 15 minutes (plus 5 minutes
of discussion time). For that, you will be provided with a laptop with a video
projector and the necessary software, i.e. the 2007 version of Microsoft
PowerPoint.
6. Presentation in the form of posters
If the number of the submitted abstracts that would merit to be accepted as
presentations at the conference exceeds the maximum number of contributions that
can be included into the parallel sessions, the organizers reserve the right to
accept submitted paper abstracts in the form of poster contributions.
Deadlines
Deadline for the submission of the abstracts: 30 November 2010
Feedback of the programme commission on the submitted
abstracts (either acceptance as oral or poster presentation or rejection) and
information about the further course of action (revision of the abstracts of
accepted presentations): Middle of February 2011
Submission deadline of the revised abstracts: Middle of March 2011
Oral presentation: 27-29 June 2011
About
The annual IFLA World Congress is a professional congress to be held in
Zurich, Switzerland, that is expected to be attended by more than 600 professionals and over
100 students from the fields of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning,
associated professions and research from throughout the world to debate and
discuss current topics and exchange experiences.
There will also be a full supporting programme, including excursions, etc., both
before and after the Congress.
The Congress will be held in the Kongresshaus Zurich (www.kongresshaus.ch).
Further Information:
IFLA World Congress
c/o Stadt Zürich
Grün Stadt Zürich
Beatenplatz 2
CH-8001 Zürich • Switzerland
Contact Person:
Mr Hayal Oezkan
Tel.: +41 44 412 24 87
Fax: +41 44 212 09 38
eMail: info@ifla2011.com
web:
www.ifla2011.com
