Nexus 2010 Sunday 13-Tuesday 15 June 2010 Faculty of Architecture (FAUP) and Center of Mathematics (CMUP)/Faculty of Sciences (FCUP) University of Porto Porto, Portugal To download this Call for Proposals in .pdf format, click here

This is the eighth conference in the Nexus series, following those in 1996 (Fucecchio, Florence, Italy), 1998 (Mantua, Italy), 2000 (Ferrara, Italy), 2002 (Óbidos, Portugal), 2004 (Mexico City), 2006 (Genoa, Italy) and 2008 (San Diego, USA). The papers from the conference will be published in future issues of the Nexus Network Journal.

The Nexus conferences are dedicated to explorations of the relationships between architecture and mathematics, through a broad panorama of topics. In the past, these topics have included: symmetry in architecture, projective and descriptive geometry, soap bubbles and minimum surfaces, systems of proportions, geometry and urban design, the development of structural forms, the use of arithmetical, geometrical, and harmonic means, calculations of domes and arches, linear algebra and geometric forms, music theory and architecture, fractals in architecture, etc. Presentations have also included discussions of the work of individual architects, such as Alberti, Palladio, Frank Lloyd Wright; historical periods, such as Roman, Incan and Renaissance; the application of particular branches of mathematics to architectural design, such as geometry, topology and algebra.

CALL FOR SESSION and ROUND TABLE PROPOSALS

Proposals are sought for session themes and round-table debates or discussions regarding topics that highlight the relationships between architecture and mathematics. Conference sessions will consist of 4-8 presentations of 30 minutes in length, and include time for questions-and-answers and general discussion. Round tables typically consist of a discussion between 4-5 panel members and comments from the audience, and last 2 hours (1 hour for the panel, 1 hour for general comment and discussion).

Proposals will be reviewed and selected by the conference directors. Session and round-table proposals will be evaluated in terms of pertinence and quality of the topic, and with a view towards creating a varied overall conference program. Following notification of the proposals selected, Calls for Papers will be organised with the session/round table moderators to solicit presentations.

Session and round table moderators are responsible for:

• composing the Call for Papers, coordinating submissions and selecting presenters (subject to the approval of the conference directors);
• introducing the presenters and managing questions-and-answers and general discussion during the session or round table;
• writing a presentation about the session or round table that can serve as a "Letter from the Editor" in the Nexus Network Journal;
• possibly guest-editing a special issue of the Nexus Network Journal dedicated to the session.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

• Cover sheet. Please include a cover sheet with the following information: name, title or profession and affiliation (if applicable), mailing address, e-mail address, Title of Proposal. Specify the following: 1) whether the proposal is for a session or round table; 2) overall aim of the proposal;
• Proposal. Proposals in English, no more than 500 words (an A4 page);
• Curriculum vitae. No more than 1 page, including recent publications;
• Submissions are to be sent via e-mail to proposals2010@kimwilliamsbooks.com

SELECTION PROCESS

In order to assure the highest academic quality, the selection process for papers for presentation at the conference is divided into two phases. The first phase is the review and selection of ABSTRACTS. Authors whose abstracts are selected will be asked to complete their research by the date in the SCHEDULE below. The completed research will undergo a final double-blind peer-review process in order to select the presentations for the conference. Research not selected for presentation at the Nexus 2010 conference will be considered for publication in the Nexus Network Journal.

CONFERENCE WORKING SCHEDULE

The schedule for submissions, selections, and the preparation of the final presentations is:

If you would like to know more about the Nexus conferences, books or the Nexus Network Journal, or you have questions about the call for proposals, please don't hesitate to contact the conference organizers:

Conference Directors

Kim Williams Editor in Chief, Nexus Network Journal

João Pedro Xavier Faculty of Architecture (FAUP), University of Porto

João Nuno Tavares Center of Mathematics (CMUP)/Faculty of Sciences (FCUP), University of Porto

Copyright ©2008-2010 Kim Williams Books