COAC ONCE AGAIN AT ARCHITECT@WORK BARCELONA
The Architects’ Association of Catalonia will again be present at Architect@Work Barcelona. This year’s trade show, which will take place on 15 and 16 March at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB), will revolve around the theme “Natural Resources”.
Architect@Work has been held since 2003 in different European cities with the aim of publicising the latest trends in the sector, in a relaxed atmosphere that facilitates networking between professionals and companies. It includes a programme of side events with the participation of prominent speakers.
The COAC will there with a stand that aims to highlight the role of architecture in improving people’s health and the energy efficiency of buildings. The COAC Building Rehabilitation Technical Office will be there to offer information on NextGenerationEU funds for the rehabilitation of homes. In addition, as part of the show’s programme of events, the COAC is holding the conference “Decarbonising Architecture”, by Albert Cuchí, president of the Architecture and Sustainability Association (AuS).
COAC conference: Decarbonising Architecture
Decarbonisation is a decisive challenge facing our society, and architecture is no stranger to this: there will be no transition to a decarbonised society without an energy-efficient building stock. The conference, which will be held on 16 March 16 at 6 pm, wants to show how decarbonisation is changing the profession and the leadership role we as architects have to assume.
Through its participation in the event, the COAC hopes to continue working to make the profession a determining asset. It already began working towards this objective, and the Sustainable Development Goals, when it first organised the “Decarbonising Architecture” conference last November, which was well attended.
Free registration
COAC members who are interested in visiting the trade show can register for free.
NEW ISSUE OF QUADERNS REFLECTS ON THE ARCHITECT’S ROLE IN HABITAT BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURAL THINKING
The latest issue of the COAC journal, Quaderns d’Arquitectura i Urbanisme, “L’ofici de pensar” (The craft of thinking) is available for COAC members.
Under the direction of architects Joseph Ferrando and Marta Poch, issue 273 aims to reflect on the role of architects in building habitat and architectural thinking as they go through the project process.
Using a scientific approach and organised around five methods, the publication analyses the processes of a total of 25 architecture firms in the pre-crisis and post-crisis stages in order to identify their creative map and how they approach architecture in the current context. The following architecture firms are included in the journal: 300.000km/s, Aixopluc, Arquitectura–G, Arquitecturia, Barozzi Veiga, Anna & Eugeni Bach, Bosch Capdeferro, Carles Enrich Studio, DATAAE, Albert Faus, Flexo, Goig, Grau Casais, HARQUITECTES, López Rivera, MAIO, Mendoza Partida, Mirla, Lluís Ortega, PERIS+TORAL, Núria Salvadó, Unparelld’arquitectes, Jorge Vidal, Ferran Vizoso, Vora.
In order to provide a more cross-cutting view of the Catalan architectural scene, the volume also includes contributions from 5 global critics from academia and 5 local critics, who will offer a synopsis of what 5 different generations of Catalans brought to architectural thought. The contributors include names like Philip Ursprung, Beth Galí and Arturo Franco, among others.
Quaderns at home
You can pick up this issue of the journal from our various Association branches, or ask for a copy to be sent you along with your next order from La Cooperativa Jordi Capell. You can also read it online.
COAC LAUNCHES ITS 2023 GRANT APPLICATIONS CALL FOR LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROJECTS
With the aim of continuing to highlight the role of architecture in society, the COAC has opened its twelfth grant applications call for local and international development cooperation projects related to architecture and town planning.
Among those eligible to apply for grants are associations, NGOs, foundations and other non-profit bodies working in the field of cooperation with international and/or local development which have architects among their collaborators, whether salaried, volunteers or with a professional service contract.
Main areas: local and international
This call covers two main areas for grants:
- International development cooperation: projects focused on community development in developing countries, working in the most disadvantaged areas and/or those affected by natural disasters or conflicts.
- Local development cooperation: projects focused on community development for people living in vulnerable situations or at social risk in first world areas.
Within each of these two areas, there are five types of grant:
a) Building or renovation of housing
b) Building or renovation of community facilities
c) Building or renovation of infrastructures
d) Building or renovation of public spaces
e) Urban planning
Submission of applications
All applications must be submitted before 1 pm on the closing date of 10 March. Applicants, who must be members of the COAC, should complete the application form and submit it, along with the required documentation, either by email to cooperacio@coac.net or in person at any of the Association’s branches.
Documentation
Application form
Rules of the call
El COAC abre la convocatoria 2023 de Ayudas a la Cooperación Local e Internacional
Pueden optar a estas ayudas las asociaciones, ONGs, fundaciones y otras entidades sin ánimo de lucro que trabajen en el campo de la cooperación al desarrollo internacional y/o local y cuenten para ello con arquitectos entre sus colaboradores, sean asalariados, voluntarios o contrato de prestación de servicios profesionales.
Áreas principales: local e internacional
Esta convocatoria contempla dos áreas principales de ayudas:
- Cooperación al desarrollo internacional: proyectos centrados en el desarrollo de comunidades pertenecientes a países en vías de desarrollo, donde se concentra la máxima pobreza, y/o afectadas por catástrofes naturales o conflictos.
- Cooperación al desarrollo local: proyectos centrados en el desarrollo de poblaciones que viven en condiciones de desprotección o riesgo social en áreas pertenecientes al primer mundo.
Dentro de las dos áreas, se prevén cinco tipos de ayudas:
a) Construcción o rehabilitación de viviendas
b) Construcción o rehabilitación de equipamientos comunitarios
c) Construcción o rehabilitación de infraestructuras
d) Construcción o rehabilitación de espacios públicos
e) Planificación urbana
La cantidad máxima con la que se podrá financiar cada uno de los proyectos presentados en la convocatoria internacional será de 15.000 euros y la mínima de 5.000 euros. Los proyectos locales optarán a una subvención máxima de 4.000 euros. El importe total que se consignará en esta convocatoria es de 47.000 euros.
Presentación de solicitudes
El plazo de presentación de solicitudes permanecerá abierto hasta el 10 de marzo a las 13h. Las personas solicitantes, que deben estar colegiadas en el COAC, deben rellenar el formulario de solicitud y presentarlo, junto con la documentación requerida, por correo electrónico a cooperacio@coac.net o bien presencialmente en las Secretarías de las diferentes sedes colegiales.
Documentación
Descargar el formulario de solicitud
Consultad las bases de la convocatoria
Podéis enviar vuestras consultas a la dirección cooperacio@coac.net