Hrvatsko društvo krajobraznih arhitekata poziva Vas na Međunarodnu konferenciju „Smart landscapes 2: Renewable and Sustainable“. Konferencija će se održati 26.4.2024. godine u Institutu Liszt, Augusta Cesarca 10 u Zagrebu, s početkom u 9:00h.
Partneri ove konferencije su Mađarski kulturni centar u Zagrebu – Institut Liszt i Mađarsko udruženje krajobraznih arhitekata.
O konferenciji:
Može li AI (umjetna inteligencija) generirati održivi krajobraz? Kakvi su to energetski krajobrazi i koja je uloga krajobraznih arhitekata u njihovom stvaranju? Koje su nove tehnike u urbanim sredinama za ublažavanja klimatskih promjena i znate li kako to rade u vrtovima Schönbrunna? Koji su to novi projekti krajobrazne arhitekture u Nizozemskoj?
Sve to saznajte na konferenciji Smart landscapes 2: Renewable and Sustainable!
Kako bismo se priključili svjetskim trendovima, ovom konferencijom obilježavamo Travanj – Svjetski mjesec krajobrazne arhitekture, a 26.4., Svjetski dan obnovljivih izvora energije. Obilježavanje mjeseca krajobrazne arhitekture započelo je 2006. godine, kada je Međunarodna federacija krajobraznih arhitekata – IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects) proglasila mjesec travanj svjetskim mjesecom krajobrazne arhitekture. Svjetski dan obnovljivih izvora energije obilježava se svake godine 26. travnja, na dan černobilske nuklearne katastrofe koja se dogodila 1986., s ciljem da se osvijesti potreba za istraživanjem i primjenom obnovljivih izvora energije – vjetra, sunca, vode, biomase, geotermalnih izvora.
Skup je otvoren za širu javnost, a od strukovne zajednice za krajobrazne arhitekte, arhitekte, geodete, građevinare, sociologe, urbaniste, ekonomiste, biologe, šumare, bankare i sve sudionike koji sudjeluju posredno ili neposredno u planiranju, projektiranju i održavanju krajobraza i urbanih sredina. Na konferenciji će govoriti renomirani predavači iz Mađarske, Austrije, Švedske, Ruande, Engleske, Nizozemske, Filipina, Slovenije, Srbije i Crne Gore.
Iz Velike Britanije dolazi gdin. Nigel Thorne, renomirani krajobrazni arhitekt, zaposlen kao voditelj projekata u Harley Street Area Partnership Business Improvement District u Londonu. G. Thorne će govoriti o „pametnim krajobrazima“ te propitati nova tehnološka rješenja i njihov razvoj u krajobraznoj arhitekturi. Gergely Hankó iz Mađarske, održat će predavanje na temu „Green industry opportunities in green-blue infrastructure development“. Drugi gost iz Mađarske, potpredsjednik Mađarskog udruženja krajobraznih arhitekata, dr. Fekete Albert, održat će predavanje pod nazivom: “Community cooperation in the protection and restoration of local landscape values – Vernacular spa revitalization”. Predavanje pod nazivom “Shaping energy landscape: sustainability of low carbon technologies in the transition of the energy sector”, održat će naša gošća Senka Ritz, iz Sektora za strategiju i razvoj, Hrvatske elektroprivrede. Iz Nizozemske dolazi renomirani profesor Martin van der Toorn, koji će predstaviti suvremene projekte krajobrazne arhitekture u Nizozemskoj. Sa Sveučilišta u Ruandi, u goste dolazi profesor Celestin Ukozehasi, koji će održati predavanje na temu: „Restoration of landscape connectivity-the policy instruments“. Sa Ljubljanskog Sveučilišta doći će dr. Tadej Bevk i održati predavanje pod nazivom “Energy landscapes across scales: planning, design, and assessment”. Krajobrazni arhitekt iz Mađarske, Róbert Schuck, trenutno sa adresom u Švedskoj, održat će predavanje: „Artificial intelligence in landscape architecture“. Iz Austrije i bečkog HBLFA Schönbrunn, dolazi nam u goste Thomas Roth s predavanjem: „The sponge city system for Urban Trees – concept, techniques and built examples – A nature based system for climate mitigation in city heat islands“.
Osim navedenih predavača, na konferenciji će govoriti i drugi renomirani gosti, stoga dođite i poslušajte ovu međunarodnu konferenciju!
A na kraju Vas pozivamo da se opustite uz predavanje i klavirski koncert na temu: „Glazba i krajobrazi“. Predavanje i koncert održat će dr. Inja Stanović, pijanistica iz Velike Britanije.
Dođite i dobrodošli!
Skup se organizira pod visokim pokroviteljstvom Ministarstva gospodarstva i održivog razvoja, Grada Zagreba, Veleposlanstva Mađarske u Hrvatskoj i Austrijskog kulturnog foruma, uz potporu Predsjednika RH, Turističke zajednice Grada Zagreba i Botaničkog vrta u Zagrebu.
Zlatni sponzori ovog skupa su tvrtka LORBERG iz Njemačke i SEMMELROCK iz Hrvatske. Brončani sponzori skupa su tvrtke iz Hrvatske: CEMEX, 3D ART, HabyOutdoor, In Aqua i Via plaža.
Prijave za sudjelovanje na konferenciji su zatvorene zbog velikog interesa i ograničenog mjesta u dvorani. Zahvaljujemo svima na tako velikom odazivu i veselimo se Vašem dolasku!
U nastavku detaljan program i više o predavačima!
Gergely Hankó, managing director, Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises
Gergely Hankó (1981), economist and conservation engineer, managing director of Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises, Vice President of the National Member of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and the project manager of Plastic Cup.
He has been working in environmental protection and sustainability for 18 years. Now, as the leader of the Association (HAEE) with its 270-member organisation, he represents the Hungarian green industry. 2015, the Ministry of Rural Development awarded him the Ottó Herman Innovator Award.
Dreamer and implementer of awareness-raising projects and environmental protection expert in various international projects (e.g. Interreg TidyUp), his most important area of expertise is the eradication of riverine waste pollution in the Danube Basin. Gergely Hankó is the founder of Tisza Roundtables, co-author of Green Economy 2023, Aquatic Plastic and the Policy Guidance on Tackling Riverine Plastic Pollution in the Danube River Basin.
„Green industry opportunities in green-blue infrastructure development“
In the context of introducing the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE) and its main activities, the presentation will focus on the strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the challenges facing green industry companies concerning the European Green Deal and the responses to them.
At the company level, adapting to climate change poses not only challenges but also opportunities for companies, which the Association helps its members to address. Several articles and studies in the Association’s new publication “Green Economy 2023/24” address this issue.
The activities of the member companies cover the entire environmental industry in Hungary. The European Industrial Strategy adopted as part of the Green Deal, the Action Plan for the Circular Economy, the European Climate Agenda or the new regulation on batteries and waste batteries and accumulators also have a fundamental impact on the daily operations of our members and the direction of their development.
In the context of the green transition and adaptation to climate change, green infrastructure development opportunities have become a key issue today. Not only in the urban environment it is important to have a network of green spaces, to design green and blue infrastructure efficiently and to apply innovative solutions, but also in the industrial environment, at corporate operations level. Corporate sustainability is a related issue.
The presentation may include national examples and good practices, innovative solutions, e.g. rainwater recovery, remediation and recultivation, land reclamation, grey water recovery.
Prof. Martin van den Toorn
Martin van den Toorn is a Dutch landscape architect (registered in the Netherlands), who studied landscape architecture at Wageningen and in Berkeley CA, where he did his Master’s. After working at research institutes in Wageningen, in the 90s he moved back to the Department of Landscape architecture of Wageningen University to teach & research and from 2000 on at the Faculty of Architecture in Delft. Presently he is also engaged in research and teaching at different schools of landscape architecture abroad, including the Budapest School of Landscape architecture. His main research topics are: theory & practice of landscape architecture, design teaching & education and visualisation & visual communication.
„Brief overview of some recent developments in dutch landscape architecture“
1. Origins and characteristics of Dutch landscape architecture
Understanding the recent developments in the Dutch landscape; the historical foundations and the contemporary situation:
• Dutch landscape architecture finds its origins in the constant struggle with the water, both from the rivers and the sea.
• A second source can be found in an urban culture that started in the 17th century.
• Thirdly the country is heavily influenced by trade, transport both over land and sea.
These three foundations can still be distinguished in the contemporary Dutch landscape and are still functioning as major forces behind landscape development
2. Classic projects in Dutch landscape architecture from the last century, some examples
• Walcheren, a landscape plan at the regional scale
• Borneo-Sporenburg, an urban development plan for an old part of the port of Amsterdam
• Groenveld, a historic reconstruction and development plan for a mansion
• Naviduct, a civil engineering plan for crossing waterway & regional road for shipping without traditional locks and integrated with a nature development plan
• Berestein, an extension of a small cemetery
• Landscape plans for land consolidation plans (Oukoop-Kortrijk), polders (Noordoostpolder), motorways (A58)
3. The new challenges for landscape architecture in the 21st century
• energy transition; new energy landscapes (Stremke et al., 2022)
• improving water management; Water Plan Rotterdam (Jacobs et al., 2007; Bell et al., 2022)
• creation of comfort; creating comfortable urban micro-climates (Lenzhölzer, 2010)
For all three, note the increased importance and role of research in these new challenges
The three together contribute to the creation of healthy environments for people for international examples see: catalogue, 2021; Bushnell, 2021
4. Theoretical backgrounds for these developments
• the increased importance of research in the context of design (Zeisel, 2006)
• hand drawing as a way of acquiring knowledge (Toorn & Have, 2010)
• design as autonomous way of problem solving (Cross, 2006)
• the systems approach (Meadows, 2008)
• levels & design means (Toorn et al., 2023) – space types and different design approaches (Toorn & Fekete, 2018)
Dr. Celestin Ukozehasi, MSc in Agroforestry and Soil Management
Dr. Celestin Ukozehasi, is currently on research mobility at the Institute of landscape architecture, urban planning and garden art, Hungarian University of Agriculture and life sciences (MATE). His research interest is in the area of restoration of landscape connectivity. He obtained his PhD in Plant Science from the University of Cambridge in 2015, and has been on research exchange in multifunctional agriculture at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU-Alnarp). He served as a deputy Dean of the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences of the University of Rwanda, and he is a Board Member of the Board of Directors of Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB).
“Restoration of landscape connectivity-the policy instruments”
The greenspaces of the earth’s landscape mosaic are diminishing in part due to extension of urbanization and other human land use activities. Consequently, the world’s biodiversity are being significantly diminished coupled to fragmentation of habitats and loss of connectivity in the landscapes. It has been argued that the maintenance of biodiversity within these human-altered landscapes requires revegetation and restoration to reconnect and enlarge habitats. However, these initiatives on privately owned land would be successful only if landowners actively participate in restoration actions, and this may be influenced by the policies. Therefore, our research is working on identifying which elements of the landscape to restore to reinstate connectivity and what kind of policy instruments are required to achieve that purpose.
Nigel Thorne MSc FRSA FCIHort FLI PPLI
Nigel is a chartered landscape architect (a Fellow of the Landscape Institute) specialising in landscape and project management. He practices as an independent landscape consultant concentrating on contract administration and project implementation but also works part-time for a variety of award-winning landscape architectural practices across the UK and internationally. Although trained in design, he concentrates on the important practicalities of comprehensive engagement with the design implementation process in order to maintain design integrity and to work collaboratively with contractors and suppliers to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and project operations. He was a trustee of the LI for over 15 years culminating in his role as president from 2006-2008. He was elected president of IFLA Europe at the beginning of 2010, completing his second and final term in office at the end of 2013. He works and teaches both nationally and internationally and regularly gives talks, seminars and lectures in order to promote the work of the profession around the world. In 2016 he became project manager for a £6.2 million publically financed heritage and conservation project for the Royal Parks at Brompton Cemetery in the Royal London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; the project aims not only to restore the built form historic heritage assets of the garden cemetery but to increase the relevance of this quite unique public space to local residents, communities and world-wide visitors alike. He is also currently chair of the ‘Parks for London’ charitable trust; an organisation promoting the relevance and importance of public parks and open spaces across the capital. In January 2019, he became Head of School for Garden Design & Plantsmanship at London’s foremost land-based skills college and from April 2020, he will take up a new role to drive forward the college’s ambitions and aspirations as the Director of Studies for Horticulture, Landscape and Garden Design.
“Somebody mentioned it is “World WHAT Day”…
Irrespective of the day, week, or month of the year, we find ourselves inundated with the collective expectation that we should all be focussing on a specific cause promulgated by a society that continues to fail to recognise the year-round, every-day importance of challenges facing the planet such as alternative green energy sources, genuine investment in improving how we treat our planet in order to help combat climate change, and a comprehensive meaningful definition of sustainability that demands compulsory buy-in from every government across the globe. From the downright fatuous to the quite honestly totally astonishing, there are very few days of the year that have not been designated as ‘World Whatever Day’. In this particular session we shall review the genuine options for combating the world’s energy crisis, try to understand the relevance and importance of highlighting a ‘World Recognition Day’ (assuming there is one) and perhaps, try to offer some meaningful steps to help guide our fellow professionals towards a better understanding of what we need to achieve working in collaboration with all stakeholders for purposeful outcomes in the built environment. From the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 to the continuing catastrophes of today, what does this pronouncement really mean
DI Thomas Roth
DI Thomas Roth is co-founder of Plan-B and is teaching at HBLFA for Horticulture Schönbrunn since 2008. Thomas is head of the department for Dendrology & Nursery Department at the Höheren Bundeslehranstalt (HBL) Schönbrunn since 2016. He is working as landscape architect and planner, garden designer and book author in Vienna for more than 20 years. Thomas has implemented countless projects in private and public open spaces and passed on knowledge on the subject as teacher.
“The sponge city system for Urban Trees – Concept, techniques and built examples of a nature based system for climate mitigation in city heat islands”
Urban trees provide ecosystem services for climate change adaptation, such as shading and evaporative cooling. They only reach their full potential when they have developed large crowns. As this depends on the root volume, trees in densely built-up areas quickly reach their limits. Many urban trees do not live longer than 20 to 30 years. The sponge city principle can help here; it is an innovative system that supports both tree growth and local retention. The substructure of paved areas is opened up as root space for trees using simple construction methods close to civil engineering. In combination with a choice of tree species that takes into account the future conditions of the climate crisis, the concept can be seen as an answer to the overheating of our cities and settlements.
Dr. Albert FEKETE, DLA
Albert FEKETE, PhD, DLA, is a graduated Landscape Architect, Head of the Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art (MATE), founder and curator of Hungarian Garden Heritage Foundation. He is Doctor in Landscape Architecture (PhD) and in Architecture (DLA), researcher, teacher, guest lecturer in several European and overseas universities, licenced landscape architect and licensed for renovation of heritage sites, with international design experiences. Founder and owner since 2000 of the Lépték Terv Landscape Office in Budapest and since 2007 of the AB PLAN Design Office in Romania. He is leader or co-author of more than 70 realized landscape projects related mainly to heritage site preservation in Hungary, Romania, Germany, Holland and Spain. He was awarded among others in 14 design competitions and winner of several national and international professional recognitions, for instance the „Landscape Architect of the Year” prize in Hungary in 2012 and 2017, and the Europa Nostra Award in Research category, in 2014. He is member of the stearing commitee of the Hungarian Association of Landscape Architects (HALA) and national delegate of the HALA in IFLA Europe.
“Community cooperation in the protection and restoration of local landscape values – Vernacular spa revitalization”
The mineral water springs with healing properties are of particular local and global importance and represents a valuable component of our water and landscape heritage. The therapeutic use of the mineral waters has been prevalent in Europe from ancient times to the present day. This spa culture, in all its variety and different local flavours, can truly be considered an unique value. For centuries, the medicinal properties of the mineral waters of Transylvania (Romania) have been regularly used by the local residents, as a part of the relaxation and cleansing after working in the fields. Over the centuries, it has become part of daily routine as a natural remedy that stimulates circulation and metabolism, regenerates muscles and reduces arthritic pain, and its curative effects have contributed to the development of respect for nature and the need to preserve and maintain the natural environment over generations. In addition to their consumption, small and larger vernacular baths were built in the settlements with medicinal springs, and their regular use led during the 19th and 20th centuries to the development of a traditional, local cold-water bathing culture. However, the vernacular baths were destroyed in the world wars, and their traditional use was abolished. After the political and social changes from the 1990’s, the attention of the society turned back to tradition and values. As part of nature and landscape conservation initiatives, the reinterpretation and restoration of the intangible and practical values of vernacular baths in Transylvania also began. Over the past decades, the renovation of vernacular baths, which started as a professional-civic initiative, with powerful University participation, has grown into an independent heritage conservation programme: dozens of vernacular baths have been renovated with public participation initiated and led by professionals and universities. In the course of the renovations, baths used by local communities have been rebuilt using nature- and environment-friendly techniques, materials in a way that they are also related to the physical environment and the mythology of the region. The project has won prestigious awards both in Romania and internationally, and has become a successful and exemplary movement in sustainable water presrvation and landscape heritage renewal.
Senka Ritz, M.Sc. Biol., Biology-Ecology
Senka Ritz (M. Sc. Biol., Biology-Ecology) is a coordinator in the Strategy and Development Department at Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP). She specializes in environmental protection issues including renewable energy planning, project development and legislative aspects. Before joining HEP in 2018, she was a lead consultant with a 20-year record of accomplishment in environmental protection, biodiversity and sustainable development, including preparation, audit and assessment of strategies, plans and programs in environmental planning, investment and management.
“Shaping energy landscape: sustainability of low carbon technologies in the transition of the energy sector”
Launched in 2023 by the European Commission as part of the European Green Deal, the third revision of the Renewable Energy Directive has a fast-evolving geopolitical context. Latest energy crisis has urged the EU and its Member States to accelerate the energy transition and to set more ambitious energy and climate objectives, with a strong focus on the diversification of energy resources.
Although the Republic of Croatia already has a leading role in traditional activities when it comes to renewable energy sources (primarily hydropower), established new green(er) EU standards and targets require additional coordination and improved resource efficiency of the energy sector. The transition to sustainable energy prioritizes affordability, reliability, and environmental sustainability and, ultimately, innovations and trends that are shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow.
Lidija Nikolić, Msc of Forestry
Born in 1987 in Požarevac, Serbia. The Faculty of Forestry of the University of Belgrade enrolls with the 2006/07 generation, in the study program for landscape architecture and horticulture. She finished her basic academic studies in June 2012 and obtained the title of graduate forestry engineer. In the school year 2012/2013, she enrolled in the master’s academic studies of the second degree, in the study program of Forestry, which ended in October 2013 and obtained the academic title of master of forestry engineer. Since January 2017, she has been employed in the Joint-Stock Company “Elektroprivreda Srbije”, in the Thermal Power – Kostolac, as an independent engineer for recultivation, where she performs professional supervision of biological and technical recultivation from the investment program, participates in the development of biological and technical plans and programs recultivation, preparation and implementation of public procurement procedures, develops technical solutions, project tasks of greater complexity and coordinates activities with contractors and designers. Honest and transparent in communication, flexible in different work models, capable of both independent and team work, creative in finding solutions and always ready for new business challenges and improvement.
“Recultivation of surface mine “Drmno””
• In general about recultivation and its importance;
• The goal of recultivation and legal regulations in Serbia;
• Essential reasons for recultivation and sustainable development;
• Surface mine “Drmno” – general characteristics (geographical position, climatic and hydrological characteristics of the area, lithological profile of PK “Drmno”, natural potential vegetation of the area):
• Implementation of reclamation measures at the surface mine “Drmno” (technical reclamation – method of carrying out works and mechanization and biological reclamation – agricultural and forest with a selection of species with sowing and afforestation);
• Spatial division of the internal landfill for forest and agricultural recultivation;
• Planting method and technology; – Plant care measures;
• Monitoring and risks of biological reclamation;
• Expected effects of biological reclamation of the “Drmno” surface mine.
Željka Čurović, MSc. Arch. & Landscape Architect
Željka Čurović, a landscape architect and an urban planner, earned her undergraduate degree in landscape architecture from the Faculty of Forestry, University of Belgrade, and her Master’s degree in urbanism from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Montenegro. She worked as a landscape designer and an urban planner in the private sector from 2004 to 2015. Following that, she became an advisor in the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property, where she currently holds the position of the Head of the Directorate for Monitoring Spatial Planning. She has also played a role in the elaboration of numerous planning documents. She was a team leader for various Detailed Landscape Studies and Green Fund Assessments. Key accomplishments include successfully leading a team for Montenegro’s first Handbook on Landscape Planning and developing the Landscape Typology of Montenegro. As a spatial planning and landscape consultant, she collaborated on Environmental Protection Studies and contributed to Environmental Impact Assessment Reports. She is the author of numerous projects related to landscape design within residential, commercial, and public areas in Montenegro. She has published six scientific papers in the field of landscape architecture, planning, landscape typology and rural settlement typology.
She was a member of the winning team in an international competition for the architectural design for transforming old military complex into a creative hub “Cerovo” in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro.
“Assessing the potential for implementation of green roofs on public buildings in Podgorica, Montenegro”
The purpose of the assignment was to evaluate the potentials of public buildings in Podgorica for the implementation of green roofs, as one of the measures to be taken to facilitate the application of Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. This task was tested through a pilot project. After screening all public buildings in Podgorica to identify the potential for installing green roofs, pre-feasibility analyses were conducted for the three selected public buildings. The advantages of greening the roof area for each pilot case have been assessed and quantified as part of the cost-benefit assessment.
The cost-benefit analysis is performed using methodology developed for the investment in green roof infrastructure on public building. This methodology prescribes that financial, economic and socio-environmental analyses must be performed, in order to evaluate all costs and benefits of the green roof infrastructure during their life cycle.
After completing cost-benefit analyses, it is concluded that the negative peak occurs in the initial year of the investment, when the cost of investment is presented. Furthermore, the cost-benefit analysis is positive if cash flow from benefits related to roof lifespan, noise management and aesthetic improvement are considered in evaluating the investment’s profitability. The costs of investment will be recouped in the first year, while energy consumption reduction and air quality improvement provide annual benefits.
The findings could be used to support understanding of benefits, leading to widespread application within the City of Podgorica, and to encourage the other municipalities, construction developers and house owners to implement the same or similar measures.
PhD Tadej Bevk
Tadej Bevk (1991) is a researcher and a teaching assistant at the Department of Landscape Architecture of Biotechnical faculty, University of Ljubljana. His work mostly focuses on landscape planning and impact assessment, especially of renewable energy landscapes, which was also the topic of his PhD research. He has led or currently leads multiple national and European research projects and has collaborated in multiple landscape impact assessments of wind, solar and hydropower plants.
“Energy landscapes across scales: planning, design, and assessment”
For almost a decade, energy landscapes, particularly those created by renewable energy facilities, have been a focal topic of research at the Department of Landscape Architecture at University of Ljubljana. With energy transition being one of the key driving forces of territorial change, landscape architecture as a future-oriented profession needs to look at how to include these facilities in the landscape to preserve but also develop new qualities. Increased development of wind and solar facilities in Slovenia provided ample opportunity to look at this challenge by linking academic research with practice, reaching from public surveys, consultations on spatial planning measures in strategic energy plans to solar power plant design and wind energy landscape impact assessment. In the presentation we will take stock of the key findings from research and practice projects and reflect on the challenges facing the landscape side of energy transition. Using public surveys, we will first emphasize the societal values of energy landscape, briefly reflect on strategic planning of renewables, and focus more on landscape design and impact assessment of solar and wind power plants.
Róbert Schuck, Msc of Landscape Architecture
Róbert Schuck is a landscape architect, urban designer, and architectural AI specialist, with a master’s degree from the University of Copenhagen. The possibilities that new technologies unlock for landscape architects have been his primary interest from the very beginning of his journey as a design professional. From the start of the AI boom, he focused on finding ways to integrate generative AI tools into the workflow of architects, landscape architects, and urban planners.
Artificial intelligence in landscape architecture
1. What is AI, and what is generative AI?
2. Generative AI tools and overview
3. Use cases of generative AI
4. Questions and discussion
Sándor Tamás, Msc of Lanscape Architecture
Sándor is head of office S-TER and designing open spaces and playgrounds since 1999. His goal is to help for communities and cities – especially focusing on children – for a better, environment friendly, real green and safe environment by our open space design. From 2014-2022 he was member of headquarter of Chamber of Hungarian Architects of Department of Landscape Architects. He is also honorary assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest – educated subjects: playground and environmental of playground design (2003 – 2013), landscape architect – architect students at University of Debrecen (2017 – ).
“Innovative thinking and solutions on playgrounds”
The subject is about innovative and inclusive playgrounds.
How to design playground for all – focusing on different age of users and different disabilities?
What does it mean inclusivity on playgrounds?
I would like to show some innovative solution about play area.
What does it mean accessibility on playgrounds? What does it mean sustainability on playgrounds?
Case study: playground of Samobor / Croatia
Concept plan by S-TER / Via Plaza
“Inspire all generations – Introducing of Via Plaza d.o.o.”
Abstract of lecture: Introduce of HAGS and Berliner Seilfabrik – new play structures to inspire all generations. Case study – special equipment at playground of Samobor, Park Južno. How do we design special play unit? What does it mean safety on a playground? What kind of possibilities and new functions can we design on a playground? Case study – AC Bijela Uvala, Plava Laguna.
Christoph Hustedt
Education as landscape gardener in 1999, further education as landscape and garden design technician in 2005 experience as landscape gardener, arborist, site manager and landscape architect employed in Lorberg nursery since 2010 with the focus on sales and purchasing
“Trees for a climate resilient city”
Lorberg nursery is one of the biggest nurseries in Europe with more than 800ha farmland next to Berlin.
We supply cities, architects, gardeners and private people with high quality trees and shrubs since 180 years.
In regard of the climate change nurseries like Lorberg have a key roll in growing trees that adapt to the changes and will grow in cities, gardens and parks for the next generations.
We like to share our experiences with architects and decision makers and give an outlook on trees for cities in the future.
Marin Račić, MSc of Architecture
Marin Račić is an architect, entrepreneur and a leading BIM expert in Croatia. In 2004, he founded 3D ART d.o.o. for the application of digital technologies in architecture and construction. Marin deals with the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in design and construction. He was the BIM manager for the largest BIM project in Croatia: a luxury camp on the Funtana peninsula in Istria. He is one of the authors of the specialist study for BIM at the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb. He held a series of trainings and lectures in Croatia and around the world on the topic of BIM implementation. On two occasions he represented the Croatian Chamber of Architects at the world’s largest BIM conference “BIM World” in Munich.
He is a certified architect, a certified BIM manager and a doctoral student at the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb.
“BIM for Landscape Design: A case of Semmelrock outdoor living solution products libraries in Archicad”
The goal of using BIM in design is to encompass the whole building life-cycle and integral part is landscape design. There are various BIM software used in the world and using customised manufacturer libraries is essential for effective and precise delivery of quantity take-offs and project specifications. Archicad is the premier BIM tool used by architects in Croatia and a comprehensive Semmelrock library was developed as an aid in architectural and landscape design. The presentation will demonstrate the usage of Archicad in landscape design and custom Semmelrock BIM library on real-life projects.
Damir Čizmek, Owner/Manager In-Aqua d.o.o., Croatia
Damir Čizmek is an irrigation professional with over twenty years of experience in landscape, sports field and golf course irrigation.
He is the owner and manager of In-Aqua d.o.o., based in Zagreb, Croatia, which features the team of highly competent professionals with references in planning, design, operation, and maintenance service support at the number of complex irrigation systems.
With education background in water and land management he developed multidisciplinary understanding of water engineering, irrigation design and management, irrigation control systems and turf & landscape management practices.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the European Irrigation Association since 2007, with years of involvement in organization of EIA education courses for irrigation professionals and has served as the President of the EIA in the period 2017 to 2020.
“Improving irrigation precision”
The increasing awareness of the importance of greener urban environments is a significant driver influencing contemporary trends in urban planning and architecture.
As cities embrace this shift towards “greening,” there is a growing need for water to sustain the expanding green spaces, leading to heightened competition for limited water sources.
This dynamic presents challenges across various sectors, prompting product innovation and regulatory measures in all aspects of water management, from the adoption of rainwater harvesting and wastewater re-use to the optimization of distribution systems and irrigation practices.
In this presentation, we will delve into innovations within the irrigation sector, with a particular focus on an exciting new technology: a plant-responsive water delivery system. This system mimics the natural process of plant water uptake, resulting in reduced water consumption, healthier plants, and lower maintenance requirements.
Kajo Ferić, B.SC.Eng.
Kajo Ferić graduated Civil Engineering at University of Split in 1996th. After graduation he was working at Institute IGH d.d. for almost ten years. After that, from year 2005 he works at CEMEX Hrvatska d.d. During his work at CEMEX, he has performed various roles and responsibilities, always related to the application of cement and concrete in construction and to the development of new ways of applications and new types of concrete. He is committed to sustainability and represents CEMEX Hrvatska at the Croatia Green Building Council where he obtained one mandate as a member of its Board of Directors.
„Pervious concrete based drainage system for horizontal urban surfaces“
The paper presents the characteristics of a constructed parking lot with pervious concrete for the purpose of stormwater management in urban areas. The concrete parking lot basically represents a prototype of developed drainage system on a horizontal surface with pervious concrete. The system is based on pervious concrete, but nevertheless, besides pervious concrete’s characteristics, the system considers all parts of the system such as the lower layers of the pavement structure and, depending on the specific case, also geotextiles, geocomposites, drainage pipes and other elements. The system is able to perform very locally, solving issues at the specific area such as parking lot, bicycle or walking path, etc. As well as it can perform as part of wider water management solution in urban areas.
Goran Krnjak, Sales & Marketing, Haby d.o.o.
“Rekindle a love affair with the outdoors for improved wealth, health, wellbeing and peace of mind”
As homeowners strive to make better use of limited outdoor space due to the increasing pressure of urbanization, the outdoor room is rapidly growing in popularity and it becoming the most valued room in the home.
Not only can an outdoor space increase the value of a home, but the health benefits of spending time outdoors are undeniable. The outdoor space is the most versatile room in the house and there has never been a better time to invest in it. Whatever size outdoor space is, there are countless ways to create an exceptional place to entertain, relax and spend time with family and friends.
In this presentation, habyOUTDOOR will present innovative and sustainable solutions to turn any backyard into a favourite gathering place for cooking, entertaining, relaxing and spending time with loved ones.
Dr. Inja Stanović, pianist
Dr. Inja Stanović is a Croatian pianist and a researcher, specialising in early recordings and historic performance practices. As a pianist, Inja has performed in Croatia, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She finished her PhD at the University of Sheffield, focusing on nineteenth-century performance practice relating to the work of Frédéric Chopin. Her most recent publications include the co-edited (with Dr. Eva Moreda Rodríguez) volume Early Sound Recordings: Academic Research and Practice (Routledge, 2023), research album Austro-German revivals: (Re)constructing Acoustic Recordings (co-authored with Dr. David Milsom; University of Huddersfield Press, 2023) and the article for Music & Practice, ‘(Re)constructing Early Recordings: Reviving the Brave Belgians’ (co-authored with dr. Jeroen Billiet, 2023). Inja currently works as Surrey Future Senior Fellow, and the University of Surrey where she directs the digital platform for historical recording research and practice – Early Recordings Association (https://www.surrey.ac.uk/early-recordings-association).
“Music and Landscape”
Music is often closely related to landscape; for centuries, composers were not only inspired but also conditioned by their surroundings. Exploration of the relationship of some of many sub-contexts between the music and landscapes brings new perspectives and interpretations of the classical music. This lecture-recital introduces pieces by Bach, Haydn, Liszt, Chopin, and Debussy, in a new light – each piece and composer will be announced and discussed in the context of landscape, through a fun and engaging narrative leading to a live performance of each piece.
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