E - scape transitional settlement Landscape International Workshop, Bar Elias, Lebanon
E - scape transitional settlement Landscape International Workshop, Bar Elias, Lebanon / 16 - 24 January , is organized by the AUB Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management incollaboration with the Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS) at AUB, the Kayany Foundation and the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) The workshop aims to address the Syrian refugee issue in Lebanon tackling the landscape architecture contribution on improving the quality of life in the transitional settlements scattered in the country in close to 1,700 locations throughout Lebanon. The deteriorating situation calls for the development and implementation of interventions able to face the problem of settlements and shelter needs for these displaced population. As landscape architect we can help people, that are experiencing the separation from their family, home, culture, society, in recreating the Sense of Place, of belonging. In 8 days of on site work, stude...