Ade International Excal, the Trade Agency of the Government of Castile and Leon, Spain, will be holding an event called "Architecture & Sustainable Projects from Spain, Natural Stone Industry, Hospitality & Home Equipment, and Interior Design," on Monday, February, 8, 2010, at Tafel Hall of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), New York Chapter.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view some of Ade International Excal's leading sustainable architectural projects, such as the awarded Bioclimatic and Energy-Efficient Spanish National Energy Museum Project, for the CIUDEN Foundation.
The event will also bring three leading professionals from the natural stone, hospitality/home equipment and interior design industries together with AH Asociados Architects. This is an opportunity to meet colleagues from the U.S. and Spain during the event, and discuss new business opportunities or gather information.
Scheduling of the event is as follows:
9.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. Guest registration and coffee
10.00 a.m. -11.30 a.m. Workshops and seminars, which will include the following:
Juan I. Barroso, Department of National Heritage, Culture and Art Head (Castilla y
León Government) www.turismocastillayleon.com
- Title: "Castilla y León National, Industrial and Property Heritage"-
Castilla y León: About
Heritage Strategic Management Plan (PAHIS 2004-2012)
From Archaeology to Urban Development
Castilla y León Architecture; Highlights
Conclusion
David Cámara, President of Unex - AreaContract (Hospitality Equipment, Interior
Design, and Home Equipment Entrepreneurs Association) www.areacontract.com
- Title: "Business Opportunities with Habitat and Contract´s Industry in Castilla y León"-
Introduction
Habitat and Contract Industry Description
Main Values
Business Opportunities
Conclusion
Sonia Para, Vice-President of PINACAL (Castilla y León Natural Stone
Manufacturers Association) www.pinacal.es
- Title: "Castilla y León, a Universe of Natural Stone"-
Our Natural Stones
Extraction and Manufacturing Methods - Sustainability
Sustainable Architecture Development; From the Quarries to Finished Projects; Cladding
Techniques and Stressing Ventilated Façade
Business Opportunities
Conclusion
Miguel A. Alonso / Rufino Hernández, Heads of AH Asociados Architects www.ahasociados.com
- Title: "Descubriendo" A Spanish Leading and Prize Awarded Bioclimatic and Energy-
Efficient Architectural Project, for the National Museum of Energy - CIUDEN Foundation
CIUDEN: About the Foundation
CIUDEN: The Architectural Project
CIUDEN: Energetic Solutions - Bioclimatic & Energy Efficient Architecture
Other Sustainable Projects and "Green" Materials
Conclusion
11.30 a.m. Closing Remarks and questions
Noon - 1.30 p.m. Networking with Spanish tapas and wines
RSVP's can be made at newyork@excal.es, dcuevas@excal.es or directly on the AIA-New York Chapter link http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=calendar&evtid=1457.
AIA's New York Chapter is located at 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012.
