Re: Re: reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churche

Praxiteles recently received the following:

INTBAU ITALY

September Course in Sicily
Dear Friends:

In my capacity as Member of the Board of INTBAU USA I want to inform you of this wonderful opportunity to spend a week in Sicily in September studying traditional building design and methods. The message below is forwarded from Michael Mehaffy the INTBAU USA Chair.

Forwarded Message from Michale Mehaffy:

INTBAU USA Chapter is partnering with INTBAU Italy and Politecnico de Milano to offer discounted fees!

Dear Members,

We are delighted to inform you of an exciting opportunity for a trip of a lifetime: a Summer School program (September 4-11) in traditional architecture and urban design, in the stunning setting of Sicily. The event is hosted by our colleague Giuseppe Amoruso, chair of INTBAU-Italy, a great teacher and a good friend!

Sicily has one of the most splendid architectural and urban histories anywhere, spanning Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, and much more. The workshop will take place within the confines of the historic Parco della Madonie, a very scenic mountainous zone just east of Palermo that includes 15 historic towns and villages. The government is seeking to develop a sustainable economy around local products, local identity, agroturismo and historic architecture.

What can such places teach us about the possibilities for better traditional buildings in other places today? What do they teach us about sustainability and resilience? How do they take advantage of their local materials, passive energy techniques, and local identity? What are modern Sicilians doing today to conserve and build on this great heritage, developing viable economic activities around slow food, agroturismo and “slow urbanism?” Come find out!

The workshop will study the site, and develop a pattern book that documents:

· tangible and intangible local values and character

· proposals for regeneration of the historic centers

· creation of “albergo diffuso” (town hotel) model, developing communication design strategies, and branding natural and built landscapes for sustainable tourism

This is a real project, as well as a wonderful opportunity to study and learn! (You can of course easily combine additional study and travel in Sicily before or after. I myself have rented a car and driven around the perimeter of the island and its many fantastic sites, which is an absolutely unforgettable experience.)

As noted, the course will be in early September, from Sunday the 4th to Saturday the11th — an ideal time to travel. The cost will be 1000 Euros per person (currently about $1400) – BUT if we get a minimum of ten, the cost will be 700 Euros (currently about $1000).

This includes all meals and accommodation. It does not include any travel. (Currently air travel from New York to Palermo starts at about $750. You can also go to London and get a much cheaper connecting flight from there.)

For information or to enroll, please email direct to Giuseppe at giuseppe.amoruso@polimi.it

This is one of a series of new benefits we will be offering our members in the months and years ahead, as we work to build opportunities for our members. And it’s an excellent example of the benefits available from participation in INTBAU’s international network.

Don’t forget, we will also have our regular annual conference here in the States too – details of that will be coming soon!

Michael Mehaffy

Chair, INTBAU-USA