Design and Nature 2010
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Fifth International Conference on Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering

28 - 30 June 2010

Pisa, Italy
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Supported by the Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics

 Conference Venue

One of Italy’s oldest universities, the historic University of Pisa occupies a number of the city’s most beautiful Renaissance buildings and has grown since the fourteenth century to encompass a large student population and the world’s oldest academic botanical gardens within the city centre.

 Accommodation

pisa1The Grand Hotel Duomo, is situated in the very centre of Pisa, a short distance from Piazza dei Miracoli, home of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Within close proximity of transportation links and the conference venue at the University of Pisa, the hotel is a short walk from many of the city’s landmarks. The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites, some with views of the Leaning Tower itself. All bedrooms are equipped with en-suite marble bathrooms, satellite television and air conditioning, as well as WiFi internet connections.

A well as an exceptional central location close to amenities, cafes and restaurants, the Grand Hotel Duomo offers a range of facilities to guests. The hotel restaurant serves a wide variety of Italian dishes and specializes in regional Tuscan cuisine. Next door, the American Bar offers pre-dinner drinks and cocktails in classic surroundings, often with live piano music. Uniquely, a roof terrace offers spectacular panoramic views over the rooftops of the city, especially at sunset, and is ideal for relaxing away from the bustle of the city streets.

Special accommodation rates have been negotiated at this hotel on behalf of our delegates.  Accommodation booking forms can be found under the Additional Information section on the left of this page. Please note that reservations must be made as soon as possible to benefit from these special rates.

 Hotel Contact Information

pisa2Grand Hotel Duomo
Via S. Maria, 94
56100
Pisa
Italy

Tel: +39 050 561 894
Fax: +39 050 560 418
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Organisers

jos_logo.jpg Wessex Institute of Technology, UK

Sponsor

The International Journal of Design And Nature & Ecodynamics

Conference Secretariat

Irene Moreno Millan
Wessex Institute of Technology
Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst
Southampton, SO40 7AA
Tel: 44 (0) 238 0293223
Fax: 44 (0) 238 0292853
imoreno@wessex.ac.uk

Display Facilities

There will be space for organisations to display products, services and literature related to the theme of the conference. Further details are available from the Conference Secretariat above.

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Conference Chairmen

C A Brebbia
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK

A Carpi
University of Pisa, Italy

International Scientific Advisory Committee

M A Baez
Carleton University, Canada

Y Bar-Cohen
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA

A Bejan
Duke University, USA

S C Burgess
University of Bristol, UK

F Carpi
University of Pisa, Italy

T Liskiewicz
University of Leeds, UK

T Masselter
University of Freiburg, Germany

A McIntosh
University of Leeds, UK

D Pasini
McGill University, Canada

R Pulselli
University of Siena, Italy

A D Rey
McGill University, Canada

G Rosenhouse
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

T Speck
University of Freiburg, Germany

E Tiezzi
University of Siena, Italy

R Vaidyanathan
University of Bristol, UK