KERPIC’2024 International Conference

Kerpiç Akademi, Kerpiç Network ve Nuh Naci Yazgan Üniversitesi İç Mimarlık ve Çevre Tasarımı Bölümü tarafından düzenlenen 11. Uluslararası Kerpiç Konferansı KERPIC'2024 bu yıl 12-14 Eylül tarihleri arasında yapılacak. Son başvuru tarihi ise 16 Şubat 2024.

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DEAR COLLEAGUES;

We are pleased to announce the call for the 11th International Conference on kerpic2024 “Challenges in Earth-Based Interior Architecture; Current Issue In Earth-Based Materials, Construction Techniques and Approaches”. The Conference will be held on 12 – 14 September 2024 and organized by Kerpic Akademi, Kerpic Network and Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department.

The aim of the conference is to gather the findings and knowledge regarding the theme “Challenges in Earth-Based Interior Architecture; Current Issue In Earth-Based Materials, Construction Techniques and Approaches”. The conference will focus on using earth as a building material and the event will include graduate students, academics and professionals exchanging their findings and experiences. The conference will provide for an opportunity to understand the strategies involved, advantages of and advances made in the contemporary construction technology of earth-based material.

Since 1978, Kerpic Network has been conducting research on seismic response and comtemporary production techniques of earthen construction. The durability research is based on gypsum stabilized earth (alker); the seismic response research is based on horizontal energy dissipating surfaces on the load bearing walls and additional research has been conducted on production techniques of earthen materials and walls.

Bilge ISIK, Prof. Dr., Conference Chair

Masoumeh KHANZADEH, Assist. Prof. Dr., Co-Chair

THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE:

Topics: All studies on earthen buildings such as:

-Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Earth-based materials are valued for their sustainability, but concerns over the environmental impact, resource extraction, and carbon footprint of certain materials and construction techniques remain. Research and innovation in low-impact earth-based materials and construction practices are ongoing.

-Regulatory Challenges: Building codes and regulations often do not adequately address earth-based construction, which can create obstacles for architects and builders. Advocacy for more inclusive and supportive regulations is an ongoing issue.

-Moisture Management: Earth-based materials can be susceptible to moisture damage, which is a significant concern in interior architecture. Developing effective moisture management strategies, such as appropriate sealing and ventilation, is critical.

-Landscape architecture: Includes considerations such as selecting earth-based materials that seamlessly transition from the interior to the exterior, incorporating sustainable landscaping practices, and ensuring that the natural environment and the built environment coexist in a way that is aesthetically pleasing, ecologically sound, and functional.

-Structural Integrity: Ensuring the structural stability and load-bearing capacity of earth- based structures in interior spaces is an ongoing challenge. Research is focused onenhancing structural engineering solutions for earth-based buildings.

-Modernization of Techniques: Integrating traditional earth construction techniques with modern building practices and technology is an ongoing issue. Researchers and architects are exploring ways to make earth-based construction more efficient and compatible with contemporary needs.

-Energy Efficiency: Improving the energy efficiency of earth-based interior architecture is crucial. This involves finding ways to enhance insulation properties and reduce energy consumption in earthen buildings.

-Health and Indoor Air Quality: Maintaining healthy indoor air quality is a challenge due to dust and potential off-gassing from earth-based materials. Research aims to identify and mitigate potential health risks.

-Education and Training: There is a need for more education and training in earth-based construction techniques to ensure that architects, builders, and designers have the necessary skills and knowledge to work with these materials effectively.

-Cultural Preservation: Preserving and reviving traditional earthen building techniques, as well as addressing issues related to cultural preservation, are vital in many regions where earth-based construction has historical and cultural significance.

-Innovation in Design: Continuously innovating in the design and aesthetics of earth-based interiors is essential to make them more attractive and appealing to a broader audience.

-Exploring Artistic Legacies: Unveiling Graphic Narratives in Earth-Based Interior Architecture; Navigating Challenges and Innovations in Materials and Techniques

-Harmonizing Earth’s Canvases: Intersecting Landscape Architecture with Earth-Based Interior Challenges; Innovating Materials, Techniques, and Design Approaches

-Case Studies and Best Practices: Gathering more case studies and sharing best practices for successful earth-based interior architecture projects can help advance the field and showcase the benefits of this approach.