INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON LIVABLE SPACE (is LivaS) – 2012
CREATING SPACE FOR BETTER LIFE

Organized by : Architecture Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning- Trisakti University, Jakarta – Indonesia
Supported by : IAI, Universitaet Stuttgart – Germany, IALI, IAP, Aptari, University of Polytechnic Milan – Italia

A. BACKGROUND
The essence of nature is space fashioned for the purpose of life. Space is a multi-dimensional phenomenon ranging from the extensive physical phenomena, life-supporting environmental phenomena for all creatures to perceptual/psychological phenomena specific to mankind. Humans as well as all other living creatures need livable space to foster their prosperity. As such, mankind is has intervened to create this space. We shall not let anything stop us from intervening nature in effort to create space for a much better quality life. In reality though, there is increasing degradation of livable space, such that making it flourish is increasing becoming insatiable. The phenomenon of glass houses and global warming with its effects is factual evidence that we have failed to create a good livable space. As such, this forum is designed to urge all stakeholders to rethink about livable space comprehensively; attempt to abandon the old understanding in effort to build a new understanding towards attempts to create a much better space for life for the prosperity of all, both humans and other living creatures.

B. PURPOSE
Being an initial step in the discussion regarding Livable Space, this forum is intended to embrace thoughts and experiences from various circles as wide as possible as collective capital to create awareness in developing the quality of livable space for all.

C. GOAL
To build an understanding for space and a creative capability with the aim of creating a flourishing livable space for mankind and other living creatures, and also form the mile-stones to enliven the study in the field of livable space in educational and research institutions in Indonesia.

D. TOPIC and THEME
The topic of this international seminar is Livable-Space with the theme ““CREATING SPACE FOR BETTER LIFE”. The sub themes will be chosen from any of the following areas:
? Space Philosophy
? Space Paradigm and Theory
? The Concept of Livable-space
? Appearance/Shape of Livable Space
? Various Dimensions of Livable-space
? Creation Process of Livable-space

E. TARGET PARTICIPANTS AND PRESENTERS
Participants and presenters expected to attend and contribute in this program will be a diversity of individuals from universities, research institutions, the government, practitioners/professionals, developers, and all disciplines from various scientific fields as well as stakeholders related with the creation of space such as:
? Architecture
? Art
? City Planning
? Technology
? Culture
? Psychology
? Environment
? Economics
? Humanities
Appearance of presenters will be by special requests as Keynote Speaker, Main Speaker, and through Call for Paper.

F. REVIEWERS, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AND MAIN SPEAKERS
Reviewers
Eckhart Ribbeck, Dr.-Ing., Prof. (Stuttgart University – Germany)
Achmad Djunaedi, Ir., MUP., Ph.D., Prof. (Gajah Mada University – Indonesia)
Dedes Nur Gandarum, Ir., MSA., Dr.-Ing., Prof. (Trisakti University – Indonesia)
Keynote Speaker
Emil Salim, Dr., Prof. (Former Minister of Environment RI)*
Main Speakers
Ado Franchini, Dr., Prof. (University Polytechnic Milan – Italy)*
Eckhart Ribbeck, Dr.-Ing., Prof. (Stuttgart University – Germany)
Budhy Tjahjati S. Soegijoko, Ir., M.Sc., Ph.D., Prof. (URDI – Indonesia)
Josef Prijotomo, Ir., M.Arch., Dr., Prof. (ITS Surabaya – Indonesia)
Ervi Liusman, ST., M.Sc., Ph.D. (University of Hongkong – Hongkong)
Eva Veres, Dipl.-Ing. (Stuttgart University – Germany)
Markus Zahnd, Dr.-Ing. (Langenthal – Switzerland)*
Djoko Widodo, Ir. (Major of Surakarta City)*

G. TIME , VENUE AND PROGRAM AGENDA
Time: 16-17 February 2012.
Venue: SME TOWER (Smesco), Nareswara Hall, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 94, Jakarta
Agenda:
Main Agenda : Seminar
Supporting Agenda : Exhibition and Excursion*

Important Dates
10 October 2011 Deadline for Receiving Seminar Paper Abstracts
15 October 2011 Announcement of Seminar Paper Abstract
15 November 2011 Deadline for Receiving Complete Seminar Papers
31 November 2011 Announcement of Poster
15 December 2011 Deadline for Receiving Poster
15 January 2012 Deadline for Registration of Excursion
16-17 February 2012 Seminar, Exhibition, and Excursion

H. SEMINAR FEE
Before 20 October 2011:
Participants from abroad:
– Presenter / Speaker : US $ 200,-
– Participant : US $ 150,-
Participants from Indonesia:
– Presenter / Speaker : Rp 500.000,-
– Participant : Rp.400.000,-
After 20 October 2011:
Participants from abroad:
– Presenter / Speaker : US $ 250,-
– Participant : US $ 200,-
Participants from Indonesia:
– Presenter / Speaker : Rp 550.000,-
– Participant : Rp 450.000,-

I. SECRETARIAT
Campus A, Building C, 8th Floor, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning- Trisakti University
Jl. Kyai Tapa no 1 Grogol, Jakarta 11440 – Indonesia
Phone: +62-(0)21-5663232 ext.8215, 8216. Fax.: +62-(0)21-5684643
Email: info@livas-usakti.com, Website: www.livas-usakti.com
Contact Person: Rita Walaretina, Ir., MSA. (Mobile Phone: +62-(0)815-13007509)