Austrian Architecture in Hong Kong
Symposium & Exhibition, 14th September 2011

The symposium “Energy and Density” responds to the Austrian travelling exhibition “Form and Energy” by gathering architects, researchers, and developers to elaborate further on the topic of sustainable design. Against the background of their experiences in European and Asian contexts, panelists will locate the topic of sustainability topographically, culturally and technologically, and share their insights on forms and possibilities of practising sustainable architecture and urban design.

Speakers:
Stefan Beck (Baumschlager Eberle architects)
Joshua Bolchover (HKU)
Wallace Chang (CUHK, arch design architects)
Diane Kolaritsch (Swire Properties)
Hon Patrick Lau (LegCo member)
Bernard Lim (AD+RG, CUHK, HKIUD)
Roger Riewe (rieglerriewe architects, TU Graz)
Tong Chung Wan (Great Eagle Development)

Moderators:
Jenny Lovell (CUHK)
Dorothy Tang (HKU)

Date: Wednesday, Sept 14th, 14:00-18:00
Venue: LECTURE THEATRE LT 1, G/F Cheng Yu Tung Building, CUHK

Free admission.
For enquiries and registration pls contact Ms Kam, School of Architecture, CUHK, at
E ah_kam@cuhk.edu.hk / F+852 2603 5267 or use the pre-registration which you can download here: Pre-Registration Form [pdf, 64.3kb]


The Austrian Travelling Exhibition “Form & Energy” displays a selection of projects from various building sectors which realize innovative construction using renewable materials and which offer sustainable concepts for urban planning and architecture in the areas of education, culture, sports, trade, industry, and communication.

Exhibition period: Sept 14th - Oct 2nd 2011
Opening reception: Wed, Sept 14th, 18:30
Venue: G/F Lobby, Cheng Yu Tung Building, CUHK

For more details please have a look at the following leaflet: Announcement [pdf, 53.2kb]