The First 'Indian Architectural and Design Festival' (IADF) – 2011 To be Held in Mumbai

THE FIRST ‘INDIAN ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN FESTIVAL’ (IADF) -2011 TO BE HELD IN MUMBAI
For the first time in history the prestigious Indian Architectural Design festival (IADF) 2011 is being held in India, in the financial capital: Mumbai. IADF 2011 will cover a broad spectrum of Topics related to Architecture. The two day conference to be held at Hotel Intercontinental – The Lalit, Mumbai on September 15th and September 16th will see the attendance of 450 delegates comprising of Architects & Urban Planners, Interior Designers, Builder & Developers, Airport & Metro Authorities, Consulting Engineers and Government Agencies. The event has been extensively supported by the ‘Council of Architecture’.
Many noted Architects and Eminent speakers related to the Architecture and Building fraternity will speak on different topics that include ‘Envisioning The Future of Architecture: Building Design & Construction in the New Millennium’, ‘Governance: Obligation and Opportunity for Architects’, ‘Managing Explosive Urban Growth’, ‘Living Spatial Transformations’, ‘Integration of Energy and Environmental issues into architectural designs’, ‘Trends in Lighting Architecture’, ‘Framing India’s Urban agenda- Why India needs Compact High Density Cities’, ‘Infrastructure Challenges in Urban Renewal of Indian Metros’, ‘Key Determinants that Guide Master Planning in India, ‘Initiatives of Urban Renewal in India’, Sustained Approach to Building Infrastructure in India’.
The 2011 Indian Architectural Design Festival’s thematic exhibition will be an added attraction and it will be based on the theme of ‘Transformations’. The theme will relate to the way in which the built environment can be transformed by a combination of Client Commitment, Architectural imagination, Technological Development and Professional teamwork. This is a platform where Top 25-30 Architects & Designers and their team will Interact with visitors and give their expert opinion and will also share the details of some of their project’s vital statistics. IADF 2011 National Conference will provide with all the information, insight and details to capitalize on the newest trends in this increasingly institutionalized sector.
Case Studies from across the country will illustrate different aspects of transformation including ‘Creative re-use and adaptation of single buildings and/or groups of buildings’, ‘Regeneration of declining places and spaces within cities’, ‘ Technology transfer where lessons from other fields are applied to the built environment’, ’ Climate – change initiatives to protect or enhance existing environments’, ‘Social change represented in new buildings and places’ and ‘Economic growth and change helped by creative architecture and planning’.
For more information contact: Indian Architectural Design festival Secretariat, #808, 8th Floor, IJMIMA Building, Raheja Metroplex, Behind Goregoan Sports Complex, Mindspace, Malad (W), Mumbai-64. Tel: 91-22- 65182528