1st International Conference on Architecture and Planning (ICAP)

INTRODUCTION

1st International Conference on Architecture and Planning aims to bring together leading professional, scientists and Industrialists to exchange and share their experiences and research on all aspects of Architecture and Planning. It will also provide a premier interdisciplinary platform to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and burning concerns and practical challenges encountered with the possible solutions need to be adopted.

Our planet is increasingly facing issues, like rapid urbanization of megacities, limited infrastructure and scarcity of spaces which are acting as a catalyst towards major global warming. The Conference highlights cutting edge research topics in the area of Architecture and planning, all geared towards improvement of the Built environment. The ICAP intends to deal with the design typologies, procedures and design practices prevalent in the region, in the comparison to the global set-up and new trends. To further, add to that, the ICAP throws adequate light on collaborative solutions brought forth by academicians, research scholars, designers, real estate developers, builders, facility managers, local governments and internationally affiliated Think Tanks in operation based on Trip Helix framework, in research format, all at one place. In short, we at ICAP welcome people from all walks of life, to play their parts, towards a better future and a healthy environment.

LOCATION

The University of Management and Technology has evolved into a premier institution of higher learning in the country. It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as a 'W4' category (highest rank) university. For more than two years, UMT was also at the top as per HEC ranking in General Category (medium-sized) of private sector institutions in the Punjab. At present, thirteen schools and four institutes are operating under the umbrella of UMT offering a broad range of bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs in 150+ disciplines. UMT Main campus is located in Lahore.

Lahore is the cultural heart of Pakistan and second largest city of the country and the provincial capital of the Punjab. Historically, it is said to be about 2000 years old. In earliest times, it was a colony of Kangra hill Kingdoms and was a cut-off township on the trade route to Delhi It had hardly any reputation in the Pre-Muslim era. Lahore came to fame with Islam in South Asia, Known as the City of Gardens, after the significant rich heritage of the Mughal Empire.

MESSAGE BY CHAIR

Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Awan

Today’s world is the world of commercialisation. Its prerequisites are research, creativity and innovation. Things become older and redundant very soon and require latest solutions to the problems being faced by the humans in the current world. Architecture and Planning are creative disciplines and require continuous creativity through sharing knowledge and interaction with one another. Solutions to the complex problems and the issues related to the built environment are not isolated but rather part of the international community.  

International Conference on Architecture and Planning being organised by the UMT School of Architecture and Planning is expected to address the current issues of the built environment. Significant research and meaningful papers would be presented by local and international researchers, architects and planners.

It is my pleasure to invite architects, planners and experts from the related fields of social and technological areas. All are encouraged to visit our website, remain informed and share valuable views and suggestions. You have our assurance that we will be quickly responding to the queries raised by our worthy colleagues. 

MESSAGE BY CO-CHAIR

Ar. Dr. Saima Gulzar

It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the First International Conference on Architecture and Planning (ICAP) organized by School of Architecture and Planning, to be held at Lahore, the cultural hub of Pakistan in November 26-29, 2018. The conference is the opportunity for all the participants for interactive sessions and future collaborations structured for high quality multidisciplinary approach. ICAP-2018 provides an international forum where researchers, academicians, practitioners’ join hands from different parts of the world for bridging the gap of theory and practice through their innovative ideas of collaborative research between academia and industry. The conference is structured with the paper sessions, workshops, panel discussions, poster competitions, expert’s interactive sessions etc.

We, School of Architecture and Planning would like to welcome you all for this great international forum and always available for assistance regarding conference details.

MESSAGE BY CO-CHAIR

Dr. Fariha Tariq

On behalf of the entire Planning Committee, it is a great pleasure to welcome you all to this Conference. We are working with great energy and enthusiasm to line up exciting sessions and assemble wonderful tracks to offer you a high quality experience. Our goal is to provide participants a fruitful platform in presenting and discussing planning issues. 

Our Conference Chairs and the Organizing Committee will always be available to solve any issues and clarify questions that might arise. Keeping in mind that all contributions are equally important and appreciated, we highly appreciate your understanding for the need to strictly observe the deadlines in order to keep the conference schedule.

 We encourage you to peruse our website, review the tracks and contact us if you have any questions.