About us
Objectives
The multidimensional environmental, social and economic challenges to be overcome in arriving at a viable development of the built environment call for global solidarity and collaboration in developing synergetic forms of Structures and Architecture. Therefore, we strive to:
- Nurture improved collaboration processes between all those involved in the fields of Structures & Architecture
- Nurture the realization of synergetic forms of Structures and Architecture by empowering architects, engineers and other specialists to explore new viable concepts, applications and challenges together.
- Continually encourage collaboration with other professional communities with similar objectives.
The Association
For the current period 2022-2025, we are specifically aiming to develop the potential of the Association as a network and mentoring opportunity for emerging researchers, practitioners, and educators within the field of Structures and Architecture. To this end, we are introducing an internal
- Will serve as a platform for strengthening all aspects of the theory and practice of Structures and Architecture.
- Will organize the International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA) triennially.
- Will co-sponsor or endorse other symposia, conferences and workshops.
Who we are
The International Association of Structures and Architecture was founded in 2016 upon the initiative of Professor Paulo J. S. Cruz, who also initiated the ICSA, International Conference on Structures and Architecture series, which has been held triennially since 2010. The composition of the Managing bodies of the association is renewed on a running basis to keep the association a plural cross disciplinary organization capable of developing on the strong basis of long term engagement of its members.
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Organisation
The Association is headed by a President and three Vice-Presidents. The President represents the Association externally and is assisted in his/her functions by the Vice-Presidents.
- Marie FRIER HVEJSEL, Denmark (President)
- Paulo J. S. CRUZ, Portugal (Past President)
- Mario RINKE, Belgium (Vice-President)
- Ornella IUORIO, Italy (Vice-President)
Management board
The management board exercises control of the current affairs ensuring that the statutes are adhered to, it is composed of eight members including the President, the Vice-Presidents and the Secretary.
- Marie FRIER HVEJSEL, Denmark (Chair)
- Paulo J. S. CRUZ, Portugal (Past President)
- Mario RINKE, Belgium (Vice-President)
- Ornella IUORIO, Italy (Vice-President)
- Juan José CASTELLÓN, USA (Secretary)
- Bruno FIGUEIREDO, Portugal
- Anne-Catrin SCHULTZ, USA
- Shuaizhong WANG, Hong Kong
Executive council
The executive council is the decision-making body of the Association, it consists of up to twenty-four members.
- Marie FRIER HVEJSEL, Denmark (Chair)
- Paulo J. S. CRUZ, Portugal (Past President)
- S. P. ANCHURI, India
- Anne BEIM, Denmark
- Juan José CASTELLÓN, USA
- Rosella CORRAO, Italy
- Rui FERNANDES PÓVOAS, Portugal
- Bruno FIGUEIREDO, Portugal
- Günther H. FILZ, Austria
- Pedram GHELICHI, Hong Kong
- Ornella IUORIO, Italy
- Ulrich KNAACK, The Netherlands
- Michelle LABOY, USA
- José Manoel MORALES SÁNCHEZ, Brazil
- Olga POPOVIC LARSEN, Denmark
- Yaxin LI, China
- Mario RINKE, Belgium
- Irem SEREFOGLU, UK
- Anne-Catrin SCHULTZ, USA
- Romuald TARCZEWSKI, Poland
- Marci UIHLEIN, USA
- Shuaizhong WANG, Hong Kong
Task forces
1: Strategy & Organisation
With the scope of developing the long-term strategic aims and adequate organisation of IASA’s activities, ie, the formation of dedicated geographical or thematic working groups.
Leader: Anne-Catrin Schultz (schultza@wit.edu)
2: Communication & Outreach
With the scope of developing the internal communication and sharing of knowledge, and the external outreach of the association, ie, through the formation of strategic partnerships.
Leaders: Juan José Castellón (jcastellon@rice.edu) & Bruno Figueiredo (bfigueiredo@eaad.uminho.pt)
3: Diversity & Emerging Voices
With the scope of developing the geographical and intergenerational potentials of the association to support emerging voices, ie, through the establishment of mentorship programs.
Leaders: Günther H. Filz (Guenther.Filz@uibk.ac.at) & Olga Popovic Larsen (Olga.Larsen@kglakademi.dk)
4: Activities & Events
With the scope of exploring the creation of regional groups and events between ICSA conferences, fostering continuous dialogue, and enabling new contributors to engage with IASA activities.
Leader: Irem Serefoglu (iremserefoglu05@gmail.com)
