Past and current interpretations of what heritage may mean in South Africa and around the world.
ARCHITECTURE
Contemporary architecture and design. Responses to social and cultural challenges in society.
INNOVATION
Design as a process towards developing new solutions and outcomes that might serve society. Design and the design- thinking process to tackle complex economic and social challenges.
CITIES &
URBANISATION
Urbanisation as a key characteristic of this age, bringing massive change. Forms of collaboration, planning, governance, finance and learning that could sustain positive change. Planning for concrete actions and funding mechanisms that are essential to enable people to live well in future cities.
IDEAS: LOCAL/GLOBAL
Ways of conceptualising cities undergoing rapid development. The scope for smart development. Key thinkers.