New Construction with Stones/

Organiser: Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources, Unita Universitas Montium, C MADE, Universidade Beira Interior, Pinhel

Event Detail

Date

Date:

14 May, 2024
Organiser

Organiser:

Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources, Unita Universitas Montium, C MADE, Universidade Beira Interior, Pinhel
Country

Country:

Portugal
City

City:

University of Beira Interior - Covilhã and Pinhel
Registration

Registration:

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The Second International Symposium on New Construction with Stones marks a pivotal moment for the intersection of tradition and innovation in the construction industry.

Set against the backdrop of the University of Beira Interior and the historical city of Pinhel, this event is dedicated to exploring the sustainable and economic potential of natural stones in modern construction.

What to Expect

Attendees will be immersed in a program rich with expert presentations on cutting-edge design and construction techniques using stones. The symposium goes beyond traditional lectures, offering interactive workshops that encourage the active participation of students, professionals, and researchers. These collaborative sessions are designed to share experiences, foster innovation, and contribute to the development of new construction methodologies with stone.

Speakers:

  • Amin Taha: Chairperson – Groupwork
  • Chloe Newmann: Senior Structural Engineer – Webb Yates Engineers
  • Pierre Bidaud: Stonemason – The Stone Mansry Company, Limited
  • Ricardo Baptista: Design Director – AKTII

 

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