Discussion in Dublin: Brainstorming Ideas for Sustainable Development
On Thursday, 24th September, the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin 3 will host a significant event titled "Sustainable Growth, Policy, and Design Innovation in Irish Cities." Organised by Architecture Today magazine in association with Schuco, this day-long conference aims to bring together architects, consultants, clients, and city leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities facing Irish cities, and to share lessons from local initiatives and international best practices.
The event promises to be an engaging and informative experience, with a range of esteemed speakers and panelists sharing their insights and expertise. John Tuomey, Founding Director of O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects, and Tony Reddy, Founder of Reddy Architecture + Urbanism and the Academy of Urbanism, are confirmed as speakers. Additionally, Conor Sreenan, State Architect and Principal Architect of Office of Public Works, Dr Carole Pollard, Co-editor of Irish Cities in Crisis, Ali Grehan, Chair of the Irish Green Building Council, Colin Mackay, Partner of Hawkins\Brown, and Louise Cotter, Founding Director of Cotter & Naessens Architects, are also confirmed as speakers or panelists. Stephen O'Malley, Founding Director & Chief Executive of CIVIC, is confirmed as a panelist as well.
Attendees can look forward to hearing case studies on influential projects, visiting schemes to learn lessons from specific buildings and master-planning projects, and the solutions and thinking behind them. The event offers an opportunity to get the inside track on policies, strategies, and visions affecting construction and development on the island of Ireland. Networking with fellow professionals and stakeholders involved in shaping the future of Irish cities is also possible at the event, culminating in an evening drinks reception.
Registration for the event is required as places are limited. For those interested in attending, it is recommended to check the official Architecture Today website or Dublin event listings closer to the event date for the most up-to-date information and to secure a place.
While searching for related events in Dublin around the same time, other architectural and urban events were found but none specifically matching the event title or detailed speaker list provided. Therefore, it is likely that the specific speaker details for the Architecture Today event on sustainable urban growth in Irish cities have not been publicly listed in these sources.
- Following the conference on sustainable growth, attendees may find a discussion on the role of sustainable living in creating a greener home-and-garden environment insightful.
- To foster a diverse lifestyle, the organizers of the "Sustainable Growth, Policy, and Design Innovation" event could consider inviting speakers from the music industry to discuss how architecture and urban design can facilitate sustainable venues and promote a thriving music culture in the city.