The seventh edition of the International Conference on “Conservation of Architectural Heritage: Sustainability (CAH)” was held in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, UK, and took place physically and virtually from the 12th to the 14th of September, in an effort to include attendees from all corners of the world.

The conference served as a primary forum for discussion on the topic of architectural heritage and its relations to sustainability, links to the environment, conservation efforts and techniques, management methodologies, novel innovations and technologies, and more.

The conference aimed to stress the importance of the relationship between heritage and sustainability and to emphasise the unprecedented recognition of the notion of culture as part of performing the Sustainable Development Goals. Culture and more specifically Cultural Heritage can play a crucial role in the development of our built and unbuilt environments, especially through SDG 11. This goal, which asks to make the cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, intends to strengthen the efforts to protect and safeguard the cultural and natural legacy of our cities and the world (target 11.4). Therefore, conservation of tangible and intangible heritage is paramount in making our world more sustainable.

The conference comprehensively covers the topic of heritage conservation & maintenance against degradational factors. Some of the main topics that were discussed include:

1- The Concept of Heritage Sites, their Conservation and Sustainable Adaptation

2- Heritage Studies, Management, and Promotion

3- The Importance and Prominence of Architectural Heritage and its links with Sustainability

4- Archeology Management and Sustainable Restoration

5- Citizens’ Involvement and Their Roles in Conserving Their History

6- Concepts, Methods, and Technology Used in Sustainable Heritage Asset Conservation

7- Post-Crisis Heritage Conservation and Management

8- Case Studies and Best Practices for the Long-Term and Sustainable Preservation of Heritage Sites

Day 1:

Welcoming Session:

The Opening Ceremony started with online registration and welcoming speeches from the Conference Chairs, Dr Tarek Teba, Dr Antonino Di Raimo, and IEREK’s founder, Dr. Mourad Amer.

Short welcoming speeches were given by the conference chairs Dr Tarek Teba, Reader in Architectural Heritage at School of Architecture, the University of Portsmouth, UK, Dr Antonino Di Raimo, Reader in Architecture at School of Architecture, the University of Portsmouth, UK, as well as George Burrows, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, the University of Portsmouth, UK, Prof. Donatella Rita Fiorino, Associate Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architecture Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy, and Ms Clara Arokiasamy OBE, President of ICOMOS-UK and Chair and Founder of ICOMOS-UK’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee.

Following the speeches, a brief presentation was given that introduced IEREK as a company and its activities to the audience.

Plenary session:

A plenary session followed introducing the first keynote speaker Prof. Giles Pritchard, Founder and Director of Pritchard Architecture, a heritage led design practice based at Porters Lodge in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, whose speech was entitled: “Heritage Led Design – A practice perspective: The challenges of adapt re-use of buildings around Portsmouth and Gosport.”

 The second keynote speaker was Prof. Simone Sfriso, Co-Founder and co-Principal at Studio Tamassociati, Visiting Professor University of Portsmouth, UK, whose speech was entitled: “Sustainability stands for cultural heritage”

After the keynote speeches was the First Session of the conference titled “City Planning: Urbanization and Development”. The session was moderated by Professor Sara D’Addario, From the University of Ferrara, Italy, and Professor Francesco Alberti, Professor at the Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Italy.

The first session went on, where multiple authors presented their research physically at the conference venue, taking questions from the live audience, and answering as best they could. Following the first session, attendees took a short lunch break, in preparation for the second session.

The Second Session began shortly after the lunch break, entitled “The Importance of sustainability in Architectural Heritage Practices” and was moderated by Dr. Antonino Di Raimo, From the University of Portsmouth, UK, and Prof. Giovanna Concu, from the University of Cagliari, Italy. A discussion and a Questions and Answers session followed, and the first conference day was concluded by a Panel session where final remarks and feedback were discussed.

Day 2:

The 2nd day of the conference started at 9:30 am on the 13^th of September ’23 with a short welcoming session then introducing the third keynote speaker Prof. Alessandra Battisti, Professor of Environmental Design and Technology of Architecture at the School of Architecture of Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, whose speech was entitled: “The Impact of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage: risks, resources and sustainable strategies.”

The first session of the day titled “Concepts, Methods, and Technology Used in Sustainable Heritage Asset Conservation” and moderated by Dr. Antonino Di Raimo, From the University of Portsmouth, UK, and Prof. Giovanna Concu, from the University of Cagliari, Italy. A diverse set of authors from around the world presented their research physically and took questions from both, live, and online attendees. Following the this session, a short lunch break was issued, and the second session of the day was set to begin soon after.

The second Session began shortly after the lunch break, entitled “Sustainable Design and Regeneration Practices for Architectural and Urban Heritage” and was moderated by Dr. Tarek Teba, and Dr. Antonino Di Raimo From the University of Portsmouth and a Questions and Answers session followed.

Following the Q&A session, The Hotwalls Studios Tour started, this tour introduced participants to the new sea defense scheme that is an ongoing project. Participants haf the chance to walk over the new and then the old sea defense structure with views to the sea, Isle of Wight and Gosport. After that, participants introduced to the Hotwalls Studios project, an adaptive reuse scheme and a conversion from historic fortifications to Hotwalls Studios. The project Architect Deniz Beck, who has notable experience with other prominent adaptive reuse projects in the city such as Spitbank Fort, and Fort Cumberland, will lead the onsite explanation of the project. The tour ended at the waterfront of Old Portsmouth with an evening view to the sea.

Day 3:

The 3^rd day of the conference started online at 9:00 am on the 14^th of September ’23 with a short welcoming session then introducing the fourth keynote speaker Prof. Khaldun Bshara, Assistant professor, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Birzeit University, Palestine, whose speech was entitled: “Heritage Preservation in the Global South (the case of Palestine): From Luxury to Necessity”

The first session of the day titled “The Concept of Heritage Sites, their Conservation and Sustainable Adaptation” and moderated by Dr. Antonino Di Raimo, From the University of Portsmouth. A diverse set of authors from around the world presented their research online and took questions from both, live, and online attendees. Following the this session, a short lunch break was issued, and the final session of the day was set to begin soon after.

The final Session began shortly after the lunch break, entitled “Concepts, Methods, and Technology Used in Sustainable Heritage Asset Conservation” and was moderated by Dr. Tarek Teba, and a Questions and Answers session followed.

Wrapping up, final remarks, and a closing ceremony were held, and the conference was concluded after feedback was discussed in a panel session.

We are proud to have received such innovative contributions and are filled with excitement.

In the face of man’s disregard towards environmental resilience and sustainability, the United Nations have established the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to attempt to quell mankind’s undue influence on nature. Amongst these goals is SDG 11 which calls for making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. More specifically, its subgoal, SDG 11.4, calls for strengthening efforts that protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage. Furthermore, SDG 4 calls for quality education, which can facilitate the induction of cultural values under the umbrella of sustainability.

Effectively enriching the discourse on sustainability, cultural heritage research will employ techniques and methodologies that contribute to the arts and humanities, creative practices, along with sciences, technology, and engineering. The field of heritage studies aims to archive and preserve the histories of nations, represented in architectural construction, cultural traditions, monuments, landscapes, and more. Heritage itself, and more specifically, architectural heritage, attains links with the environment, as a result, heritage conservation efforts play a significant role in sustainable practice.

We are used to associating the term “Heritage Conservation” with the maintenance and continuity of historic landmarks, artifacts, and sites. However, contemporarily, the term is taking on a new form of understanding in the current era. Events such as political conflicts, natural disasters, and wars showcase geographies where the human factor results in urban displacement. These events necessitate a discussion and engagement on contemporary approaches and methodologies that go about dealing with these issues, and demand thorough consideration of heritage through the lens of social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Putting the spotlight on heritage studies, IEREK is organizing the 7th “Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH): Sustainability” international conference. The conference will be held in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, UK. It will serve as a primary forum for discussion on the topic of architectural heritage and its relations to sustainability, links to the environment, conservation efforts and techniques, management methodologies, novel innovations and technologies, and more. We encourage inputs from both theoretical and practice platforms. We aim to link theories to practice, and vice versa along with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.

Scope

The 7th edition of the “Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH): Sustainability” conference comprehensively covers the topic of heritage conservation & maintenance against degradational factors. Additionally, it aims to bring the topic of conservation within the umbrella of sustainability, discussing the relations between cultural heritage preservation and sustainable development.  It envelops sustainable methods of conservation of both, tangible heritage sites in the form of historical architectural landmarks, and intangible aspects of heritage, touching upon the significance of cultural heritage, and the economic impact that its conservation brings. Encompassing various methods of heritage preservation, the conference also covers citizens’ roles in the process, as well as governmental policy implementation & NGOs’ role in the process, in addition to tourism’s impact on heritage sites, and sustainable design methods & climate change adaptations.

• 1. The Concept of Heritage Sites, their Conservation and Sustainable Adaptation

  1-1 Preservation of the architectural buildings

  1-2 Benefits from the architectural heritage and sustainable adaptation

  1-3 The governmental and NGO’s role in the conservation of the cultural heritage

  1-4 Educating new generations about cultural and sustainable heritage

  1-5 Sustainable adaptive reuse strategies  

  1-6 Heritage Building, Adaptive reuse and Environmental control 

• 2. Heritage Studies, Management, and Promotion

  2-1 Museology and its Impact on Touristic Attraction and Economic Benefit

  2-2 Natural and Environmental Heritage and its Role in Culture

  2-3 Contemporary Artistic Representations of Heritage

  2-4 Political Conflicts and Community Engagement in Forming Heritage

  2-5 Communal Sense of Places Belonging and Engagement

  2-6 Critical Heritage Studies and the Legacy of Nations

• 3. The Importance and Prominence of Architectural Heritage and its links with Sustainability

  3-1 Significance of cultural heritage and socio-economic value

  3-2 Value of heritage Sites to residents and their sense of belonging

  3-3 Tangible archaeology and its architectural sites

  3-4 Intangible cultural heritage assets

  3-5  Rural Heritage (Tangible and Intangible assets)

• 4. Archeology Management and Sustainable Restoration

  4-1 Community investment in heritage preservation

  4-2 Restoration in the construction reduction

  4-3 Tourism for cultural heritage and sustainable tourism practices

  4-4 Sustainable Governance's strategies for maintaining and investing the assets of the past

  4-5 Historical Landscapes as Cultural Heritage

• 5. Citizens’ Involvement and Their Roles in Conserving Their History

  5-1 Historic highlight of the reconstruction and conservation of some heritage site

  5-2 Promotion of Heritage and History in Culture and the Public Eye

  5-3 Social participation in the protection plan

  5-4 The effective role of women in the conservation ethics group process

  5-5 Raising awareness about the preservation value of architectural heritage

• 6. Concepts, Methods, and Technology Used in Sustainable Heritage Asset Conservation

  6-1 New materials, innovative methods, and successful creative experiments

  6-2 Innovative and sustainable technological methods for preserving and mapping ancient monuments

  6-3 Non-Destructive Assessments of Decay Processes

  6-4 The usage of rays, ultrasounds, and new techniques in the conservation process

  6-5 Preservation of artistic artwork, and Interior heritage site

  6-6 Digital Heritage and the Incorporation of Mapping, Photogrammetry and Gamification Techniques

  6-7 Creative Practices and the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage

• 7. Post-Crisis Heritage Conservation and Management

  7-1  Post Crisis Architectural and Urban Conservation 

  7-2  Post crisis heritage regeneration 

  7-3 Dark Heritage/ Difficult Heritage conservation and management 

  7-4  Community role in regenerating heritage during crisis 

  7-5  Refugees ephemeral heritage and Heritage Mobility 

• 8. Case Studies and Best Practices for the Long-Term and Sustainable Preservation of Heritage Sites

  8-1 Sustainability impact assessment

  8-2 Solutions for green restoration

  8-3 Adaptation to climate change

  8-4 Long term strategy and awareness campaigns

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in one of the following:

• Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. (Scopus indexed)  

About ASTI

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030.

The series draws on the best research papers from various IEREK and other international conferences to promote the creation and development of viable solutions for a sustainable future and a positive societal transformation with the help of integrated and innovative science-based approaches. Including interdisciplinary contributions, it presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies. The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. Read More.

The ASTI series is fully indexed in Scopus and any chapter/ paper published as part of this series will be seen on the Scopus database. Some titles have been successfully indexed or submitted for indexation in Web of Science (ISI).

A special issue at the International Journal on

Journal of Namibian Studies; a Q1 Scopus-indexed journal (ISSN print 1863-5954; ISSN online 2197-5523) which focuses on topics related to history, culture, politics, society, and the environment. Authors are invited to submit their extended papers to the Journal to be published in a special issue.

A special issue at the International Journal on Built Heritage By SpringerOpen indexed in Scopus. After submission, the Guest Editors will select outstanding papers for consideration in the journal and invitations will be sent to the selected contributors. Once approved by the Editor-in-Chief, the articles will appear on BH by SpringerOpen by the first quarter of 2024.

About Built Heritage Journal

Built Heritage aims to enhance pluralism and criticism in debates on heritage conservation and revitalization with a globalized perspective. The conceptual basis of this refereed journal lies on the fundamental cultural differences concerning built heritage conservation, recognizing these differences as a source for creativity and a motivation for cutting-edge experimentation. It fosters scientific exchange between Chinese and international scholars and practitioners, offering a platform to record the latest developments in the field. Encouraging international authorship and evaluation, it allows for the homologation of research and practice with regards to cultural diversity.

Built Heritage promotes the awareness for built heritage conservation in China and internationally, inviting scholars to reflect on current hot topics discussions as: the role of contemporary architecture in historic environments; the balance between conservation and development; new tools of heritage management; policy, culture and identity; energy consumption and sustainability.

• IEREK Press Journals, a multidisciplinary publisher that aims to cultivate and disseminate research.

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers. Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

BAHETH International Journal - Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

“BAHETH” in Architecture, Engineering, and Technology, is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original academic research in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. The journal welcomes research in the Arabic Language with an English Abstract. Papers submitted to this journal in Arabic must be presented in the English Language in the conference.

Find out more about BAHETH International Journal here.

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present Virtually and Publish in Conference proceedings

Organized from the comfort of your own home, the conference offers a virtual attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the proceedings.

Virtual presenters are required to submit an abstract and extend this abstract following the “author instructions” below and before the deadline (see Important Dates). At least one author must pay the registration fee (see Conference Fees).

For any reason, authors may wish to submit pre-recorded video presentations no later than 15 days prior to the conference. Alternatively, they may wish to record a voice-over PowerPoint presentation for submission to the conference organizers.

2. Attend/ Present in-person and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings 

Organized at the University of Portsmouth, UK, offering a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Conference Fees for more information.

3. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending

If your extended abstract (short paper) is accepted, it may be published in the conference proceedings book in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Book Series by Springer (indexed in Scopus) even if you are not attending the conference. In this case, the accepted work will not be included in the final conference program and the fee will cover the cost of editorial handling and peer-review evaluation of your paper (See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities)

4. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper.

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and extended abstract/short paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in ASTI published by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) (optional not obligatory).

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Abstract Extension / Short Paper (Optional)

• Your short paper / extended abstract should be 4 – 6 pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• Here: Authors may need more pages than the allotted maximum of 6 to insert figures, tables, appendixes, etc. In this case, they can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee. For a detailed outline of the fees, please refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab.
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your short paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer consent-to-publish (CTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Step 4: Extended paper 

• After the conference, the authors of the best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their research, 8 – 12+ pages in length, (optional) of their short papers for publishing in an edited volume to be published by Springer Nature.
• Publishing your short paper (i.e., extended abstract) in the conference proceedings does not prevent the submission of the full version for publishing consideration after the conference if the similarity percentages (SR%) in Step 3 are taken into account.

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ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a global, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide unique identifiers for authors, researchers, and scholars. ORCiD effectively eliminates duplication and errors regarding author names, affiliations, previous works, and all related academic data.

IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

We encourage our authors to input their ORCiD ID when registering for one of our conferences, submitting an abstract, or a full paper. By doing so, you directly link your research to your identity and affiliation and can showcase your various academic efforts all in one place. By Registering your ORCiD ID, you also increase your works’ visibility and provide easy access to your entire library of research and academic activity.

Click here to learn more about ORCiD, and here to register your ORCiD ID for free.  

Attending a conference dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development. They help you sharpen the saw, meet and converse with industry experts, expand your resources and grow your professional network. IEREK Conference will help you:

1. Open Discussions: We bring together leading academic scientists, from different universities and countries, to exchange and share their experiences and research results.

2. Internationally Accredited Certificate: The participants are granted internationally recognized certificates acknowledged by IEREK, the University, and Partnering Organizations.

3. Publication: Selected high-quality manuscripts will be published, after peer review, in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) book series by Springer or by IEREK Press Journals, both of which are indexed in world-renowned databases.

4. Research Technologies: Conferences can expand your resources by providing a great opportunity to promote gathered information on new technologies related to your research.

5. Networking: You can engage with industry experts to discuss with them the very latest research projects they could be working on and increase your chances of collaboration in future projects.

6. Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles and an active member of the academic community.

7. Conference Abstracts Material: Delegates will receive the conference Abstracts book in both hardcover and digital format on a CD. Shipping fees may apply.

B. Extra Fees

The 7^th edition of the International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH): Sustainability will be held in collaboration with University of Portsmouth, UK.

The University of Portsmouth is a modern higher education and research institution in Portsmouth, England. It is one of only four universities in the South East of England rated as Gold in the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework.

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Land

1-Train

The closest station is Portsmouth and Southsea. It’s a 5-minute walk from the buildings on our Guildhall campus.

There are daily direct trains from London Waterloo and London Victoria (2 hours), and regular services from Southampton, Bournemouth, Chichester and Brighton. We’re only a 2-hour journey away from Bristol too.

You can plan your route with National Rail or Trainline. 

2-Car

Take the M275 into Portsmouth (signed 'Portsmouth West') whether approaching from the east (A3(M)/A27) or the west (M27 Junction 12). Ignore the junctions signed to Southsea and Hilsea.

3-Taxi

If you're travelling to Portsmouth from one of the major London airports, taxis are fairly expensive, costing between £100 and £200. For this reason, we don't recommend taking a taxi for your journey. If you do choose to take a taxi, you should book it in advance to get the best offers possible. Once you arrive in Portsmouth, taxis are common and journeys will generally cost no more than £15 to £20.

Coach

Regular daily direct coach services run to Portsmouth from London, Bristol, Birmingham, Heathrow and other locations around the country.

All these services call at The Hard Interchange by Portsmouth Harbour railway station, which is a 15-minute walk from our Guildhall campus.

You can find out coach times and routes with National Express and megabus.

Air

From London: for all international connections, we’re only 1 hour 30 minutes from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

From Southampton: Southampton International – which has regular flights to Paris, Cherbourg, the Channel Islands, Belfast, Glasgow and more – is just 30 minutes by car and easy to reach by train too.

Sea

There are daily sailings between Portsmouth and Caen, Le Havre and St Malo in France. There are also twice-weekly services to Bilbao and Santander in Spain, and regular services to Jersey and Guernsey.

There are crossings each day to the Isle of Wight too, by Hovercraft, passenger catamaran, and passenger/car ferry. A passenger ferry also runs across the harbour to Gosport.

Local bus services

Portsmouth University bus is available during term-time. The circular route runs from Monday to Friday, close to where many students live in Southsea.

Portsmouth has excellent city bus services too. You can catch local and intercity buses from the main bus station at The Hard Interchange, next to Portsmouth Harbour railway station. There is also a park and ride from the M275 terminal with stops in the centre of the University campus.

Bike or foot

Portsmouth is fairly flat and there's plenty to see, so the best way to discover the city is on foot or by bike. You’ll find plenty of footpaths and cycleways to follow across the city.

Whether you’re looking for information about local cycle routes, walking maps, or links to public transport you can plan your journey using My Journey Portsmouth.

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 A.Physical Attendance

For IEREK's Previous Publications, Please Click here

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) held on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan in November 2015. 

Elsevier

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Special Issue: Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)

Publication Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-social-and-behavioral-sciences/vol/225

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -2nd Edition held on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor in February 2018.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030108700

IEREK Press

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Rescourceedings)

Vol 1, issue #2 (2018): Proceedings of the second International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/18/showToc

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -3rd Edition held at the Nubian Museum, Aswan in February 2019.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030148683

IEREK Press

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Rescourceedings)

Vol 2, issue #2 (2019): Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - Regeneration & Management

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/43/showToc

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -4th Edition held on a Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor in February 2020.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 4th Edition

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030744816

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - 5th Edition held as an Online Conference in February 2021.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 5th Edition

Publication Link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-95564-9 

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - 6th Edition held as a Hybrid Conference in collaboration with Palermo University, Sicily, Italy in May 2022.

Springer (In Press)

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 6th Edition

Publication Link: https://link.springer.com/book/9783031332210 

To download The Conference Program, Click Here

To download the Virtual background for the conference Click Here

- For participants who need Entry Visas to the country where the conference will be held, IEREK will issue the corresponding invitation letter for accepted applicants to facilitate visa issuance.

- Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.

Invitation Letter Issuance Process

1- In case the participant is an author who has submitted a research paper to the conference, it must get accepted by the Scientific Committee

2- Required participation fees must be paid

3- The participant should send the following information to the conference's official email:

* A clear copy of passport

* Passport number

* Full name as written in your passport.

* Date of Issuing and Expiration

* Date of Birth

* Email address of the nearest Embassy/Consulate to you

* Mobile Number including country code

4- Conference coordinator will issue the needful invitation letter and send a copy to the participant's email, in addition to another one to the corresponding email address of embassy/consulate

5- The participant should print out the invitation letter along with all other required documents by the embassy/consulate and apply for VISA

The print ISSN number of the international Conference on "Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)" is 2636-347X

The online ISSN number of CAH conference is 2636-3488