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ecoeco-activist--activist-architectsarchitects
and the urban environment
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presentation by Beatriz C. Maturana
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architects for peace
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March 2009
"we are proud of our 'star architects,' but weneed a constellation of designers to work towards quality of life, dignity, mobility,sustainability, and solidarity.“ 
UIA president, Jamie Lerner (Brazil)
 
ecoeco-activist--activist-architectsarchitects
and the urban environment
●●
presentation by Beatriz C. Maturana
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architects for peace
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March 2009
e-activist-architects
 
Some issues:
5. The politics of the urban space, the city and distribution of services
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Perception of the other6. Sustainability:
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the
Building Code of East Timor 
and
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public transport—two examples7. Are architects, planners and urban designers needed?
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To do what and for whom?8. What does and organisation such as Architects for Peace do?
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The intrinsic relationship between environmental sustainabilityand peace
 
ecoeco-activist--activist-architectsarchitects
and the urban environment
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presentation by Beatriz C. Maturana
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architects for peace
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March 2009
 “Poverty, unemployment, ill-health, poor education, conflict – inshort,
social injustice
in all its forms – undermine a city’s capacityto be environmentally sustainable. Cities that have experienced civilwar, such as Beirut; that suffer from severe poverty, such asBombay; that have
alienated large sections of their population
 from mainstream life, such as Los Angeles; or that pursue profit astheir only motive, such as São Paulo, damage the environment tothe detriment of all. There can be no
urban harmony
or realenvironmental improvements without basic
human rights andpeace
”. R. Rogers, 1997
Environmental degradationDegradation of social institutionstogether with our commitment tosocial responsibility
POLICE ST AT E
Underlying: abuse of power
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beatriz

This presentation discusses the role that architects and planners can have in improving urban conditions: socially, politically and environmentally. It highlights areas needing urgent attention and in which we could do much better. It concludes by presenting the work done Architects for Peace—a work in progress, work that can be improved with more input from "activist architects".

reply05 / 12 / 2009
xananati

Hi Dear Beatriz, Thank you very much for your response. I apologize for the delay getting back to you. To be honest, we are planning to set up our own architect union for peace for East Timor. Unfortunately, It has not been realized it at all. We have already discussed it with some friends who just graduated from indonesia, hope we can make it soon. I would be very much appreciating if your org

02 / 07 / 2010
beatriz

Hi Xananati and thanks for your very kind words! Please get in touch if anyone from your union comes to Melbourne, we would love to learn more about what your activities. Please have a look at our organisation's website (Architects for Peace, http://www.architectsforpeace.org ). We are involved in some projects in East Timor. Best regards, Beatriz

12 / 05 / 2009
xananati

The east Timor young architects...expecting of establishing an union of architect of Eas Timor. We have already had a number of young architects graduated from Indonesia. I are willing to cooperate with Aussie, NZ and others foreign architect and we are happy to welcome you. Thanks.

12 / 05 / 2009
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