The online RIAI Conference 2020 took place on the Hopin virtual event platform on Tuesday 24 November.
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08.45 - 09.10 Pre-Conference Programme
Log-in and enjoy our pre-conference programme including the RIAI Awards 2020 and a Presentation by our Conference Sponsor OUTHAUS
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09.10 - 09.25 Session 1 - Conference Opening
09.10 Welcome by our MC – Architect and broadcaster, Roisin Murphy MRIAI
09.15 Conference Address by RIAI President, Ciaran O’Connor FRIAI -
09.25 - 09.30 Taoiseach's Conference Address
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, has recorded a special address for the RIAI Conference.
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09.30 - 11.00 Session 2 - The Future of Cities
Introduction by MC Roisin Murphy
‘Shaping Cities in an Urban Age’ by Professor Ricky Burdett, LSE Cities (UK)
Ricky Burdett in conversation with Ciaran Cuffe MEP and architect and urban designer Grainne Shaffrey FRIAI. Followed by audience Q&A
Introduction by MC Roisin Murphy
‘Cities for People’ by Jan Gehl Hon. FRIAI (Denmark) architect, professor and consultant on urban design
Jan Gehl in conversation with architect and planner Charlotte Sheridan MRIAI and South Dublin County Architect Eddie Conroy FRIAI. Followed by audience Q&A -
11.00 - 11.05 Broadcast: IABS
IABS Lockdown Art Auction
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11.05 - 11.15 Short Break
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11.15 - 12.55 Session 3 - Architecture and Climate Change
Welcome back by our MC Roisin Murphy
‘Architecture as a Tool to Improve Lives’ by Anna Heringer (Germany), architect and honorary professor of the UNESCO Chair of Earthen Architecture, Building Cultures, and Sustainable Development.
Anna Heringer in conversation with architects Ruth O’Herlihy MRIAI and Michael Goan MRIAI
Introduction by MC Roisin Murphy
‘Greening the Every Day Modern. Sustainable Renewal of Modern Heritage Buildings’ (NL), co-founder of DOCOMOMO International
Wessel de Jonge in conversation with Ciaran O’Connor. Followed by audience Q&A. -
12.55 - 13.40 Lunch Break & Networking Opportunities
Breakout Rooms, RIAI Films and OUTHAUS Presentation
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13.40 - 14.00 Session 4 - Member Updates
Welcome back by Conference MC
RIAI Member Updates by Kathryn Meghen including Q&A -
14.00 - 14.50 Session 5 - Innovative Housing Solutions
Introduction by MC Roisin Murphy
‘Goldsmith Housing, Norwich, Stirling Prize Winner 2019’
by David Mikhail, Mikhail Riches Architects (UK)
David Mikhail in conversation with Claire McManus, RIAI Housing Spokesperson and Dearbhla Lawson, Land Development Agency -
14.50 - 15.40 Session 6 - Architecture and Diversity
Introduction by MC Roisin Murphy
‘Architecture, Diversity and Advocacy’ by Alan Ricks, MASS Design Group, Boston.
Alan Ricks in conversation with Carole Pollard FRIAI. Followed by audience Q&A. -
15.40 - 16.00 Session 7 - RIAI Future Awards and Student Awards
Introduction by Ciaran O’Connor
Announcement of the RIAI Future Award Winners and the RIAI Student Award Winners (short film) -
16.00 Conference Ends
Concluding Remarks by the President
Sponsors
Contact Details & Location
Online
Main Contact: Sonila Papa
Tel: 086 4678619
E-mail: spapa@riai.ie