IFLA International Webinar Conference on Landscape Architecture Education and Studio Pedagogy

IFLA is pleased to announce new Zoom webinar on the search to keep the global debate on landscape architecture education alive and proactive. 

IFLA International Webinar Conference on Landscape Architecture Education and Studio Pedagogy.

A Zoom Webinar organized by the IFLA Education and Academic Affairs Committee, Student Competition Working Group Chair.

Monday, November 18th, 2024. - Starting time: 9:30 a.m. (GMT)

The symposium aims to explore landscape architecture education and pedagogy today, show regional differences, and highlight the need for international dialogue to benefit the discipline. As landscape architecture programs face contemporary socio-environmental challenges regionally, they are evolving away from outdated modern standards. Furthermore, the rise of digital tools, such as GIS, AI, 3D modeling and rendering tools appropriate for landscape equip education and research with possibilities never seen before. Fostering international conversations is essential in the context of such developments. By sharing diverse perspectives and best practices, we can enrich landscape architecture education, encourage innovation and collaboration across borders, and advocate for a proper approach to landscape architecture. Indeed, regional differences play a crucial role, and they deserve not only to be nurtured but also confronted with the "others" to strengthen themselves without hindering the possibility of international mobility. 

The participation is free - everyone is invited to reserve a place by registering for the webinar at https://vuw.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwof-utqTotHdciQCOMsJyAoGVI0YY7AGe-#/registration

Program

Session I: 9:30 - 11:30 (GMT - London)

Institutional Perspectives on Landscape Architecture Education

9:30 - 9:35 Institutional welcome by IFLA

9:35 - 10:00 Günther Vogt, ETH Zurich

About education trends in ETH, Europe

10:00 - 10:25 Terrence Tan, National University of Singapore, Singapore

About education trends in NUS, Asia

10:25 - 10:50 Ellen Fetzer, Nürtingen-Geislingen University, ECLAS Immediate Past President

Building capacity for democratic landscape transformation

10:50 - 11:15 Ebru Özer, Florida International University, ASLA Education Immediate Past VP

About education trends in FIU and USA

11:15 - 11:30 Roundtable Discussion + Q&A

Moderated by Ebru Özer, Florida International University

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Intermezzo: 11:30 - 12:00 (GMT - London)

11:30 - 12:00 Gareth Doherty, Harvard GSD

On Landscape Architecture Education and Studio Pedagogy

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Session II: 12:00 - 14:30 (GMT - London)

Landscape Architecture Studio Pedagogy

12:00 - 12:15 Alessandro Martinelli, Chinese Culture University, IFLA EAA Chair

Ideas and questions about a global pedagogy of landscape architecture

The IFLA GSP experience: Challenges for a global landscape academia

12:15 - 12:30 Şukran Şahin, Ankara University: The GSP - IFLA World Congress Charette

12:30 - 12:45 Wen-Shan Huang, Fu Jen Catholic University: The GSP - GLAC Charette

12:45 - 13:00 Amer Habibullah, King Abdulaziz University: The GSP - SSLA Charette

13:00 - 13:15 Michelle Meza, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico: The GSP Mexico Charette

13:15 - 13:45 Rosalea Monacella, Harvard GSD

Key findings of “Designing Landscape Architectural Education” research

13:45 - 14:30 Roundtable Discussion + Q&A

Moderated by Mahdi Khansefid, University of Tehran, IFLA SC WG Chair

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You can download the program here.