The Conference Themes
1. Pioneering practical experiences
1.1 Inspiring architectural design experiences
- Design solutions, including function, form, order, pattern, aesthetics etc.
- Consideration of environmental conditions and sustainable issues.
- Facilities management and maintenance.
- Considerations of safety and security and user’s needs.
1.2 Mosques and the urban context
- Strengthening social cohesion of the neighborhoods and districts.
- Supporting health and wellbeing of Muslims and non-Muslims.
- Strengthening neighborhood safety, and engaging the local community in planning for safety and security.
- Supporting psychological, social, economic and spiritual needs of Muslims.
1.3 Impacts ofpioneering practical experiences
- Trends in the design, planning and construction of the built environment.
- The economy cycles and global economic fluctuations.
- Future changes in the construction industry.
- Possible future planning policies for mosques in Islamic countries and Islamic centers in other countries.
2. Applicable innovative and inspiring technical solutions
- Advanced technology.
- Intelligent and innovative information and communications technology (ICT); state-of-art design and construction systems.
- Technologies and building systems including lighting, acoustics, ICT, energy saving, fire safety etc.
- Eenvironment-friendly sustainable solutions.
- Technical consideration of the needs of vulnerable groups of population i.e. the sick, disabled, aged, children and teenagers.
3. Lessons learnt from the past and applied into the present context
- Pioneering architectural design solutions.
- The mutual relationship of mosques with the urban fabric of Islamic cities.
Conference Side Activities
- Workshops
- Exhibition
- Social activities
- Discussion forums
- Other activities
