Harare,
5 April 2021. The Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe (IAZ) is
excited to announce that it will be hosting its annual Architectural Conference
on the 8th of April 2022 at the Sango Conference Center at Cresta Lodge in
Harare.
The IAZ Conference and Awards is an annual event and it
will be running under the theme "Climate
Change: Adaptation and Mitigation Measures in the Built Environment". It is under this backdrop it will provide
insights into how climate change impacts the architectural practice and built
environment - in terms of quality, efficiency and social value - and create
business opportunities. The Conference brings together architects working in
practices of different scales across sectors and it will be highlighted by
well-seasoned speakers across the industry both local and international. The
event will also have various spotlights which will include a mixture of
presentations, discussions and practical demonstrations that will cover the
fundamental issues facing the built environment regarding climate change.
“With the focus on
climate change, we are happy to provide the unique platform for practising
architects, academics/researchers, manufacturers among others who are coming
from various parts of the country to exchange their knowledge and experiences
on the emerging theme in architecture today in Zimbabwe and beyond.”
“Excessive amounts of
carbon dioxide undoubtedly lead to climate change, which directly affects both
the natural and the built environment. Observing the impact of climate change
on the construction industry, this conference examines sustainable
architectural design as a tool to mitigate climate change.”
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“Our hope as the
custodians of architecture in Zimbabwe is that through this conference, we can
not only highlight the role architects play within the built environment but
also bring to light the challenges presented by climate change, and how we are
working to mitigate these challenges as key players in construction.,” added
Arch. Tsitsi Dzvukamanja, President of the Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe.