INTRODUCTION
The first of its kind in Asia, ICONUS 2008 will be an event to promote expertise on integrated approach that unites and connects experts from multi-disciplines: policies planners, urban planners, conservation consultants, building designers, scientists and engineers towards the making of a sustainable city. The conference will provide opportunities for Hong Kong and international professionals to showcase their practical experience and research findings on urban sustainability for an exchange with an international audience.
   

DATE
VENUE
 
14th January 2008
Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
   
PARTICIPANTS
 
  • Architects
  • Surveyors
  • Planners
  • Facilities Managers
  • Officials from HKSAR Government, researchers, educators and representatives from overseas countries, China, and Macau
  • Engineers
 
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
 
  1. Expertise in Heritage
    • Mr. Richart A Engelhardt,
      UNESCO Regional Advisor for Cultural for Asia and the Pacific, USA

  2. Expertise in Regeneration :
    • Dr. Andrew Platten,
      Project Manager, Constructing the Future, Elevate East Lancashire UK
      Visiting Professor, School of Built Environment, University of Salford, UK

  3. Expertise in Regeneration :
    • Professor Keith Alexander,
      Director of Centre for Facilities Management
      Chair of Facilities Management
      School of Built Environment
      University of Salford, UK

  4. Expertise in Architecture :
    • Mr. yasuhiko Tamura
      Adminstrator, Ys Architects Co., Ltd., Japan
      Ecosistema Urbano,
    • Mr. José Luis Vallejo, Spain
    • Ms Belinda Tato Serrano, Spain
 
ACTIVITIES
 
  • Presentation