S08 Architecture and Earthquake Engineering

Description :

This Special Session will comprise presentations of papers relating to some aspect of architecture and earthquake engineering. While papers that explore the influence that architects and architectural decisions have on the earthquake engineering and earthquake performance of buildings are particularly relevant, papers considering any other subject at the intersection of architecture and seismic design are welcome. Possible topics include: education of architects and architectural students in earthquake engineering,  aspects concerning building configuration, non-structural or architectural elements, architectural issues regarding retrofit, architect ?C engineer collaboration, architecture and new seismic design technologies, urban planning issues, and earthquake architecture.

Convener:
Andrew Charleson
Associate Professor,
Addres s: School of Architecture
Victoria University of Wellington
P O Box 600
Wellington, New Zealand
E-mail: Andrew.Charleson@vuw.ac.nz

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Early Registration:
May 31, 2008

Paper Submission:
August 15, 2008 (Beijing Time)