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World Architecture Congress Saudi Arabia
Creating the contemporary Arabia: Designing for a modern and sustainable architectural identity
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13 December 2011
Riyadh Exhibition Centre (King Fahad Road opposite Saudi Arabian Airlines office),
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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09:00
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Registration
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10:00
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Official inauguration and Chairman’s welcome remarks
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10:15
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Keynote Address
Modernising the Kingdom: Reflecting on the creation of contemporary iconic architecture in Saudi Arabia
Mashary Al Naim, PhD., Professor, Architecture and Urban Design, Dammam University, KSA
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10:45
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Panel discussion Discovering innovative building design solutions applicable to the Middle East region
- Examining recent breakthroughs in building materials and construction techniques
- Applying innovative building technologies to design solutions in the Middle East
- Assessing challenges and mitigating risks of utilizing new technologies
- Reflecting on the architect’s role in putting forth innovative and locally applicable solutions
Hisham Malaika, Principal, Saudi Diyar Consultants, KSA David Cash, International Development Director, BDP, UK Ed Mayer II AIA, Managing Director, FXFOWLE, UAE Qasim Mansoor, General Manager, dwp (design worldwide partnership), UAE |
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11:15
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Presentation Rediscovering traditional design to create alternative solutions and maintain cultural identity
- Examining methods of preserving architectural heritage forms in new designs
- Applying traditional architectural design to various projects
- Assessing the challenges of applying traditional design to contemporary architecture in the Middle East
- Capitalising on local talent to produce authentic and culturally-significant design solutions
Jacob Kurek, Principal, Henning Larsen Architects, KSA |
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11:45
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Joint question and answer session
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12:00
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Prayer, refreshment and networking break
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12:30
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Presentation
King Abdul Aziz Endowment in Makkah: Islamic financing stakeholders’ model applicable to affordable housing projects
- King Abdul Aziz Endowment project in Makkah (KAE) project overviewExamining energy efficiency, renewable energy and water-supply considerations
- Assessing banks’ response to financing KAE project in the early stages?
- Highlighting the project’s innovative financing strategy involving all KAE stakeholders
- What are the major advantages of the Islamic financing structure model to all KAE project stakeholders?
- Applying the Islamic financing stakeholders model to affordable housing projects utilising Bai Al Manafa Al Muagal and Mudarabah structures
Scott Cahill, Project Director, RMJM, UK
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13:00
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Masterclass presentation
Examining solutions and overcoming challenges to energy-efficient design in the Middle East
- Assessing the various approaches to applying energy efficiency in the built environment
- Addressing the developers’ and end-users’ role in producing energy-efficient designs
- Reviewing cost-effective industry practices, efficiency standards and building materials supply chains
- Encouraging a regulatory environment in the region
C T Bien, AIA, PMP®, LEED®AP, Affiliate Member of RIBA, Senior Principal Architect/Sustainability Program Manager, CH2M HILL International, Global Energy & Water Business Group, KSA
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13:30
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Presentation Urban planning of sustainable large-scale communities in Saudi Arabia
- Articulating a clear and applicable definition of sustainable communities in the Kingdom
- Examining international green communities rating systems and design strategies and their regional applications
- Maximising cost-effectiveness while achieving liveable, walkable and sustainable community standards
- Highlighting all stakeholder’s roles in creating a sustainable city
Oliver Plunkett BEng CEng MIStructE, Country Director – Saudi Arabia, Buro Happold and Partner, KSA Dr. Robert Cooke Ceng Mei, Associate, Buro Happold, UAE |
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14:00
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Joint question and answer session
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14:30
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Developer focus session
Optimising current opportunities to create affordable-housing complexes
- Examining bidding procedures and winning work to design cost-effective large-scale housing complexesAssessing benefits and overcoming drawbacks in terms of economic and environmental sustainability
- What are top developers looking for when they screen architecture firms?
Raeyd Al Dakheel, CEO, Mawten Real Estate Company, KSA
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14:50
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Establishing winning design standards for affordable-housing schemes
- Quality or affordability? Is there an actual need to sacrifice one for the other?
- How to win that crucial design competition? Examining design elements that investors and developers are aiming for
Ibrahim A. Al Asseri, Executive Vice President, Zahran Holding, KSA
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15:10
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Joint question and answer session
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15:15
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Prayer, refreshment and networking lunch break
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16:00
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Tourism and hospitality focus case study
Capitalising on the local environment to create sustainable tourism facilities
- Conceptualising adaptable sustainable designs conforming to the local environment
- Utilising natural energy and water saving techniques to cut on overall project and management costs
- Maximising available resources and local crafts to create unique façades and interiors
- Meeting the challenges of creating a luxury tourism facility that accommodates environmental and sustainability concerns
Steven W. Miller, Regional Manager, Perkins Eastman, UAE
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16:30
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Education facilities focus case study Designing higher educational facilities in the Middle East
- Understanding the various design requirements and considerations of educational facilities
- Designing to enhance the teaching, learning, social and cultural life of the facility
- Integrating entertainment, fitness and social venues in the design concept to enhance campus life
- Keeping project costs in line through flexible design, space-effective building plans and renovation
Greham Raynham, Director, Bond Bryan Architects, UK |
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17:00
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Joint question and answer session
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17:30
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Chairman’s closing remarks and end of conference
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