Mates,

EASA007 photos on Flickr aswell, click or copy-paste the link below. Comments are more than welcome. Spread the word. INCMs coming soon...

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Cheers, Sándor

Hello everybody!

For those who were not present at the INCM, you would have missed some presentations I was asked to give about the upcoming events from our sister group in South and Central America. They have asked me to inform the EASA populous about CLEA (Coordinadora Latinoamericana de Estudiantes Arquitectura) and two events next year which us Europeans can apply for.

The first is the 'ELEA' which takes place 3-9 Oct 2009 in Peru, under the theme 'The architecture of today/heritage of tomorrow?'

There is also the 'TSL' which will take place in Mexico during August 2009.

I don't know a lot about these particular events, however I do have movies, slideshows and documents (which are in Spanish) which I can email to people if they so wish. Or alternatively I could you in contact with the El Salvdor girls directly. The only person I know of who has attended one of these events is Ezsther from Hungary who placed a post on this site bout a year ago.

Lastly I would send a big thank you to Erhan and Elina for all their great work in creating a really great and enjoyable event, and best of luck to English crew over the next two years!!

Billy

Did anyone take care of my scarf witch I forgot in the residence? Its big, Black and white stiped cotton.

Ina

“My name is Ken Yeang, I am an ecologist and an architect. for the future, we have to totally rethink our built environment, to achieve the simple collective objective of a benign and seamless integration of everyting that we as humans do or build in the natural environment.” ???/???

Last night in Barcelona, as part of Habitat Futura’s Bienel de arquitectura sostenible which focused on eco buildings and sustainable urbanism, one of the legends of green building spoke, the Malaysian architect and ecologist who studied in the UK: Ken Yeang. HF invited him to talk about his 1998 competition winning EDITT tower (Ecological Design In The Tropics) for Singapore, Malaysia.

more on ITS A FUNNY OLD WORLD itsafunnyoldworld.wordpress.com

Including "eco corridors" for Istanbul...

... and missed him at the INCM on Cyprus as well, here's a little treat!

this faq is based on 100s of the similar questions i have received from turkish architecture students during my NC duty. We have discussed and typed with Irish team in INCM Motovun 2007.

I put this here because i have promised to make it in Lefkosa during the event but couldnt find time and you didnt see it. I have already sent it to Vince and Hana to upload for the new website.

regards Alper

---FAQ---

What is EASA?

EASA (European Architecture Students Assembly) is an annual assembly of 400 architecture students which takes place over a two week period every August. The aim of the assembly and the network is to encourage cooperation between students from over forty European countries through the media of architectural workshops, lectures, informal debates and exhibitions.

Who can participate?

All students are welcome to participate EASA, but the priority is always for architecture students. You can also participate as a young professional even if you have already graduated.

Must I be a member of EASA to participate? Should I talk to a professor for a recommendation?

EASA is a practical network for communication, meeting and exchange; architecture students can discuss their ideas, work together and exchange their experiences concerning architecture, education or life in general. EASA has no standing connections with professors, academic bodies or professional bodies. You don’t need to register to an organization, association or company or pay a periodic fee. If you want to get involved, contact the EASA representative - the National Contact or NC - of your country.

Must I speak English excellently to participate?

The official language of the assembly is English, Participants should speak English at a certain level to be able to communicate and connect effectively with people. People who can’t speak reasonable English will most likely be bored and struggle to get the best out of the event.

How much will I pay to participate and what does this fee cover?

There is a fee (the Participant’s Fee) to attend EASA. To encourage diversity and a wide range of attendees, participants from different countries pay a different percentage of this fee based on the economic situation of their country. The fee includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, workshops, lectures debates and parties for two weeks. You have to cover your own travel and visa expenses, bu the organizers will issue you an official letter of information if a visa is required.

To lower expenses, assisting the organizers, make people more active on-site and keeping up EASA spirit, participants are expected to attend to day-to-duties relating to the upkeep of the location and the well-being of the participants. Every country is assigned two or three duties over the course of the assembly: these are never tiring and hard, and some are even fun.

Where do the participants living in these two weeks? How are the conditions in the campsite?

EASA is decidedly a no frills operation, wherever it is held. Participants generally sleep communally with little privacy and are expected to bring their own sleeping bags and ground mats. While it may not be always the most comfortable of set-ups, the communal spirit more than makes up for it. Showers and toilets are generally basic; there may be problems with hot water. People sometimes are not happy about these things but it’s never been such a problem to make somebody leave the camp. Participants should allow that the organizers are trying their best, and not be too critical.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by the organizers. Participants are required to bring their own knives, forks, plates and cups. Food is sourced locally and vegetarians are catered for. Dinner is a communal activity, where participants can catch up with each other and exchange news.

What should/shouldn't I expect from the Assembly?

One truth is that EASA will not make you a drastically better architect or significantly benefit you academically over the two week period. However, it will allow you to participate in experimental workshops which you may not otherwise get the chance to in your academic year. You’ll also meet a range of people with hugely different personalities and from hugely different backgrounds with whom you share at least two important links: an interest in architecture, and an interest in better understanding other cultures.

Is EASA just a workshop, or several workshops? Or what does EASA include?

As a participant, you are required to join a workshop within the first two days of the assembly. Workshops are run by the tutors who propose them to the organizers, and it is the organizers who decide which workshops will go ahead. Participants are expected to work with their tutor for at least six to eight hours every day. Some workshops are very collaborative, others are more instructive: it depends on both the tutor’s personality and the type of workshop.

The organizers arrange lectures from architects and professionals from related disciplines . These lectures should relate either to the theme or the history, architecture or cultural life of the location, and participants are strongly urged to attend, listen, question and think!

Debates, conversations and arguments, formal and informal are important to the continuing spirit of EASA.

The exhibition is vital to the presentation of EASA to sponsors and the public. Each workshop should finish on time and the participants should assist the tutor in assembling a final exhibition presentation. Obviously this is to everyone’s advantage, as a strong final presentation can be used in your portfolio.

Parties and enjoyment are huge parts of the EASA experience. Parties run all night long, and sleep isn’t very high on the agenda. Events take place both on-site and off-site, and the variety and intensity make them one of the main draws to EASA. The EASA spirit isn’t merely academic, it’s a massive social and fun experience.

Dear all EASA beautiful people!!!

Hope that you had a great INCM in Cyprus and enjoyed your time to the maximum! I’ll certainly enjoy your pictures ;)

Unfortunately I couldn’t join you guys for both discussions and parties in INCM008. In case I had been there, I would have liked to introduce one more topic in the NC meetings: the problem of getting Portuguese participation in EASA. Thought it was meant for INCM008, I’ve sent it a bit late to fit in the organizers agenda (which I’m sorry guys), but here you have the message: video.google.com

I’ve the feeling that as long as I’m around in EASA by myself, it will only disguise a country which is practically lost, and that is, of course, not the intention! I’ve not been able to attract new participants from my country via e-mail (I’m not living in Portugal since a few years now and don’t plan to go back before March 2009) and therefore I ask everybody’s possible help.

In the video you’ll hear about a book and a poster, which I’ve sent to every EASA contact I had. If you think you can help, please contact your NC or me, so that you can get those files. If you’re an NC and didn’t get my e-mail, please let me know your current contact so that I can resend it. With a bit of everybody's help, maybe we can avoid adding a Lost country in easa!

Last but not least:

@ITÁLIA: All the best and loads of passion in the courageous job of organizers for next EASA 2009!

@UK: MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! And very good luck with next 2 years ahead!

Big Kiss to you all, X

Rita

Mates,

You can find my photos on Flickr, click or copy-paste the link below. Comments are more than welcome. Spread the word.

www.flickr.com

Cheers, Sándor