Feb 24 2015: Facade Engineering

Join AIA Middle East on February 24at 7.30PM at Herman Miller's Regional Design Center in Dubai for a presentation by Brad Frey, Facade Consultant at Koltay Facades, who will give an overview of the facade engineering process from concept stage to handover, illustrated by case study examples of challenging projects.

Specific focus will be given to:  

• Glass performance characteristics 
• Unitized and stick system development
• Practical tips on coordination and interface issues
• Cladding zone and modulation considerations

Please RSVP to raya.ani@aiamiddleeast.org for an accurate headcount and to register your name with Herman Miller!

6 Dec 2014 : Event : Amman Jordan

Please join us for our second Continuing Education opportunity being held in Amman Jordan.

Sustainable Design Solutions: Water Use

Join us for a continuing education course where we will discuss “Opportunities for sustainable urban landscapes: Urban Infill and livable streets”. Join Dr. Anne Gharaibeh, a founder and head of the architecture department in Yarmouk University. Dr. Gharaibeh will discuss the use of urban infill ideas to create more livable neighborhoods through collecting water in vacant lands with interactive places and walkable streets. This vision is foreseen to improve urban qualities and landscape in semi-arid cities.

AIA Middle East is proud to bring to you the completion of “Sustainable Design Solutions” program, AIA Middle East wishes to thank our partners for their support in making this lectures possible.

When

6 December, 2014   2:00 pm

Where

Café Graffiti

Jebel Al Weibdeh, Al Baouneyya St, Amman.

14-15 Nov 2014 | AIA Middle East Year End Conference

AIA Middle East is pleased to announce our second annual conference and Design Honor Awards Program! Below is our call for papers as well as the announcement of our annual design awards program; a standard in the GCC design industry.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference and celebrating excellence in design through our awards program. For more details, please go to www.eventsaiame.org or click on the Conference tab above!

Event Details:

Date: 14 & 15 November 2014

Sincerely,

The 2014 Board of Directors of AIA Middle East

March 15-17 2015: Art for Tomorrow

The inaugural Art for Tomorrow conference will focus on the art and architecture that is playing a vital role in building communities, developing commerce and enriching lives throughout the globe.

Art for Tomorrow will welcome 200 invited guests representing the arts, public and private sectors, tourism experts, city planners and business developers. Together we will discuss the changing dynamics of art and architecture, and their potential to transform people and places.

We look forward to two days of exciting conversations among this diverse mixture of attendees.

Among the topics to be covered:

• The intersection of commerce with art and architecture
• Educating and enriching communities through art
• The influence of new art collectors, investors, auction houses and gallerists
• New technologies, immersive experiences and the art market

Event Details:

Date: March 15-17 2015

Where: W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar

RSVP by visiting the event website 

29 October: Dubai Event

AIA Middle East Events are pleased to bring you our October Dubai Event (on short notice!) Please join us for a relevant and interesting discussion focusing on: Sustainable Cities: Current and Future Trends  Presented by Huda Shaka, MIEMA, Cenv, Sustainability and Environment Team Leader at Arup Middle East. We will be discussing these and other related topics Sustainability frameworks and assessments with case studies, including Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainable buildings and infrastructure Sustainability benefits valuation Future trends such as Smart Cities and Resilient Cities Space is limited so RSVP soon!

Event Details: Date: Wednesday October 29, 2014 Time: 7:30 pm Where: Impact Hub, Dubai RSVP to raya.ani@aiamiddleeast.org

JOIN US Thank you for your support of AIA Middle East - we hope to see you at the event!

21-23 Sept - Future Cities Conference

21-23 September 2014
Dubai World Trade Centre,
United Arab Emirates

Message from Simon Azzam, CEO Majid Al Futtaim Properties – Communities, UAE

In today's emerging economies, cities are undergoing rapid growth, during the course of which it takes careful planning to build true communities. This is the new urban reality.

At Majid Al Futtaim, we strive to build living environments that link people with their surroundings to create the lasting bonds that are the foundation of prosperous neighbourhoods. This topic will be discussed in detail on Day 1 of the prestigious Future Cities conference, taking place on 21-23 September 2014 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Hosted at Cityscape Global, the region's principle real estate event, Future Cities will explore Dubai's position on the global stage, as well as that of other key cities including Beirut, Mumbai, Nairobi, Palestine, Iowa, Texas, Erbil, the Holy City of Makkah, Lagos and others.

Majid Al Futtaim is proud to be Headline Sponsor for Future Cities and as such, it is my pleasure to introduce
Lee Tabler, our Executive Director for Development who will be drawing on some three decades of experience in enhancing global metropolises during his Session entitled MENA: Interdependent communities as building blocks for cities of the future taking place at 15.20 on Sunday 21 September.

To find out more about this exciting event, please download the brochure or email delegate@informa.com. (If you book your seat today you will qualify to save $100.)

I wish all the speakers at the conference every success and hope you will enjoy all the conversations and presentations that take place.

Sincerely yours,

Simon Azzam
CEO
Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Communities Business Unit

26 June: Sustainable planning in Abu Dhabi

Sustainable planning in Abu Dhabi- lessons and challenges ahead

Presented by Kais Samarrai: senior planning Manager at UPC- Abu Dhabi Urban planning council

The presentation will examine the transformation of Abu Dhabi since the creation of the UAE and the designation of Abu Dhabi as the nation's capital and will explore in greater detail the most recent planning efforts with vision 2030. The session will highlight some of the valuable lessons learned for planners, urban designers and architects as well as discussing the key challenges facing such efforts with regards to planning for sustainability

WHEN + WHERE

Date: June 26th, 2014

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Creekside https://www.facebook.com/CreeksideDubai

29 May 2014: Dubai Lecture

Join Bart Leclercq of WSP for our May Dubai Event as he presents

The SHARD: The Engineering story behind the tallest building in Europe

The design of a high-rise structure like The Shard brings various interesting challenges. On this particular project we were designing on a confined plot next to a hospital and an historic railway station. Close to the site there is an underground tube line. The design of the foundations were complicated by existing foundations in the ground. The construction schedule was tight and the design team explored various ways to speed up the construction schedule. This resulted in a Top-Down construction strategy which took a few months of the construction schedule. By playing with the columns and slab construction we managed to eliminate the need of a tuned mass damper and add 4 floors inside the volume of the building. The clever use of cranes during construction will be discussed as well.

See more here

This course has been registered for Continuing Education!

Space is limited so RSVP soon!

10 May Riyadh Construction Site Tour

Construction Tour: Historic Atturaif Site.

Atturaif, a precinct on Historic Diriyah, was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 2010.
Large scale conservation and restoration of historic mud buildings and a program of modern museums within the site will transform the site into a cultural destination.

Join us on a tour of the site to learn about the ongoing work and progress to date.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2:00-4:00pm.

Please RSVP: Space is limited.

2 Continuing Education Units will be provided.

Location of meeting and other particulars will be confirmed to those who RSVP.

RSVP to: daniel.henderer@aiamiddleeast.org

14 - 24 June - AA Jordan

ERODED MORPHOLOGIES

AA Visiting School Jordan is a ten-day workshop organized by the world-renown Architectural Association, London - set within the context of Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum. The workshop brings together network of distinguished international faculty who will instruct participants on the cutting-edge of design methodologies in the Architecture, Engineering and Design disciplines today. The workshop will focus on the potential embodied within the natural morphologies within the landscapes of South Jordan; rethinking current design practices and informing new design-research ideas.

 The workshop also includes a series of events including guest lectures, panel discussions and open reviews. Confirmed speakers include world-renown designer Ross Lovegrove who will lecture from the Wadi Rum Desert, in addition to Wael Attili of Kharabeesh, and Julia Koerner of UCLA. Participants of the workshop will also receive a certificate from the Architectural Association, London.

 For more information visit http://jordan.aaschool.ac.uk or contact jordan@aaschool.ac.uk 

 

28 & 29 April : Smart Skyscrapers 2014

Dubai will be hosting Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2014 on 28 & 29 April 2014 at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa attracting over 300 senior architects, engineers, policy-makers, developers, contractors and building managers from across the GCC region. The conference will see presentations and case studies from local and international thought-leaders, a showcase of the most innovative building technologies and solutions from around the world.

www.Smartskyscrapers.com | Register now! | Contact sales@expotrade-me.com | +97144542135

March 25th, 2014_The Change Initiative- LEED Platinum Story, from concept to delivery

The Change Initiative- LEED Platinum Story, from concept to delivery

The Change Initiative's flagship showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road is one of the most sustainable building in the world. The LEED CI Platinum certification was awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 2013 having achieved a colossal 107 points out of a maximum of 110 on the LEED green building sustainability guidelines, the highest ever for the said rating system.

 In this 1 hour interactive sessions, participants will workshop the 7 principles of green building design under LEED CI; Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design, and Regional Priority. We will then discuss the challenges and opportunities that completing the certification presented. Lastly, participants will participate in a led building tour to explore the green building solutions that support the certification.

Learning Objectives:

1) Become familiar with the definition of Sustainability in a general context and how it relates to green building certifications
2) Gain an understanding of the 7 credit categories under LEED for Commercial Interiors v2009
3) Explore the opportunities and challenges that came along with achieving the highest ever LEED CI rating
4) Learn about the practical application of LEED design principles in the UAE including building solutions and technology

When+ Where: March 25th, 2014 7-8 p.m. ( people can gather earlier at the Cafe)  

The Change Initiative Address:

Al Barsha 1 (Inbetween Ibis Hotel & Hacker Kitchen/Wish Lounge building)

From Abu Dhabi, Take Exit 36 / From Dubai Take the Mall of The Emirates exit into Al Barsha towards Sharaf DG Metro station.   

March 12 2014_Incorporating Technology into your Next Project

 A Practical Guide to Incorporating Technology into your Next Project

When + Where:

April 29, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

Archimedia Riyadh Showroom

211 Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdulaziz (Tahleya) St., Deghaither center, Store 4

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

This event is registered for 2 AIA Learning Units

Technology is everywhere—be prepared to meet your clients’ growing needs and demands!  Participants will be able to identify areas where technology impacts design and discuss such key areas such as value to the client, benefits of properly planned for and installed components, key elements, budgeting, best practices, and common misconceptions.  Attendees will leave with an in-depth knowledge of the types of technologies that can be installed into residential projects and the proper infrastructure that is needed to support these complex systems, as well as being able to incorporate essential timelines needed for engaging an electronic systems professional in the design and build process.

Learning objectives:

• Identify five areas of home technology to include infrastructure, media systems, distributed music, lighting control, and integration
• Within each module:

1. Recognize the value
2. Define key benefits
3. Identify glossary of key elements
4. Create checklist of best practices
5. Establish and dispel common misconceptions

• Establish budgeting techniques
• Recognize the essential timeline for engaging an electronic systems professional in the design and build process

February 25 2014: KEY RISKS COMPARED: AIA & FIDIC

 

RSVP to raya.ani@aiamiddleeast.org

Event Date: February 25th, 2014  

Time: 7 p.m. 

KEY RISKS COMPARED - AIA AND FIDIC

The seminar will analyze how key risks in traditional “build-only” construction projects are dealt with under one of the more commonly-used standard forms in the Middle East, the FIDIC Red Book, and will then go on to compare how each of these risks is dealt with in the AIA 102/201 form of building contract.

The key areas and risks that the seminar will seek to address include termination, payment, delay, variations, design risk, site conditions, taking-over, force majeure and insurance.  The seminar will also cover the dispute resolution clause the bond/guarantee package.

The seminar will also discuss market practice in the Middle East and suggest areas in both contracts where the parties will seek to make amendments to the standard form.

The Poltrona Frau Design Center- Abu Dhabi Address:  Al khalidiya area, Corniche road, Al Sahel tower (same building as Al Hilal bank) on the ground floor.

Presented by: 

Norton Rose Fulbright (Middle East) LLP

David Johnston | Associate

Solicitor, qualified in Scotland

9-12 March 2014: The Big 5 Saudi

• ·         Name of Exhibition – The Big 5 Saudi
• ·         Dates – 9 - 12 March 2014
• ·         Timings – 4 – 10pm
• ·         Venue -  Jeddah Centre for Forum and events
• ·         Ticket Price – FREE online registration, visit www.thebig5saudi.com/reg
• ·         Organizer by: M.I.C.E Arabia, Co-organised by: dmg events (Both names must be included)
• ·         Contact Number - +971 4 438 0355 
• ·         Email:
• ·         Profile –

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's largest gathering for construction products and services returns from 9 - 12 March 2014. The Big 5 Saudi has doubled in size and attracted 10,006 visitors from 54 countries, a 10 % increasing from 2013.

Some of the popular features returning in 2014 include the sell-out Concrete Repair Workshop, with already world-renowned experts, and the LEED Workshops on sustainable building concepts. Also returning is the Concrete Zone, which last year showcased over 60 international and Gulf exhibitors vast range of products from construction chemicals to block-making machinery.

New to The Big 5 Saudi will be the dedicated PMV Zone dedicated to plant, machinery and vehicles. This will include a wide spectrum of products from earth-moving equipment, truck mixers, tower cranes and lifting equipment.

The Big 5 Saudi has been running the prestigious Platinum Club. This invite-only group brings together key contractors from around the globe.

For more information, please visit www.thebig5saudi.com