7-9 November 2012

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on is subject to change:: Conference Venue
ACUUS 2012 Singapore will be held at the Marina Bay Sands,
the newest landmark in Singapore. Located along the Marina
Bay waterfront and in the heart of Singapore, Marina Bay Sands
features three cascading hotel towers topped by an extraordinary
sky park, ‘floating’ crystal pavilions, a lotus-inspired Museum,retail stores featuring cutting-edge labels and international luxurybrands, trendy Celebrity Chef restaurants, endless entertainment at
the theaters, the hottest night clubs and a Las Vegas-style casino.
Business visitors will also enjoy the extensive M.I.C.E facilities
featuring state-of-the-art technology.

:: Your Singapore

Singapore - the gateway to Asia - is a bustling cosmopolitan citythat offers a world-class living environment, with her landscapepopulated by high-rise buildings and gardens. Singapore is aubiquitous collage of cultures, where people of different ethnicity
and beliefs coexist. Besides a vibrant multicultural experience,
there’s more you can discover about Singapore. Find out more at
www.yoursingapore.com.

:: About ACUUS

Underground Space DevelopmentOpportunities and Challenges

ACUUS is an international non-governmental association actively
promoting partnerships amongst all experts who design, analyseand decide upon the use of our cities’ underground space. ACUUS
promotes also the awareness of the private sector, governments
at all levels and the general public on the specific issues related tothe sustainable use of the urban underground. Read more about
ACUUS at www.acuus.qc.ca.

Organized by:CONTACT USThe Conference Secretariat
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167 Jalan Bukit Merah #06-12 SR21 Tower 4Singapore 150167
Tel: (65) 6271 2453
Fax: (65) 6271 2439

On Behalf of:Supported By:

Email: info@acuus2012.com
Ministry of National Development

You’reInvited!

Call for Paper!
Interested authors are invited to submit
an abstract of not more than 300 words.
Please note the following important dates forsubmission of abstracts and papers.

On behalf of the Organizing
Committee, it is our pleasure to invite
you to Singapore in 2012 for the 13th
World Conference of the Associatedresearch Centers for the Urban
Underground Space.

Abstract due date
Notice of abstract acceptance
Submission of full papers

Worldwide, the use of underground space has been increasingly
recognized as part of the solution to creating sustainable urban
development. In Singapore, underground space has been elevated to a
strategic level when the government announced that underground spacedevelopment will form part of the economic strategies for Singapore’s
future development. The main theme for ACUUS 2012 Singapore is“Underground Space Development – Opportunities and Challenges.”
This theme was chosen to emphasize the unprecedented opportunities
for simultaneously improving urban infrastructure and urban livability
while at the same time recognizing the special challenges faced increating underground space – both from a human design perspective
and in terms of technical and cost challenges. Equally important is theneed to move from the creation of underground facilities as a haphazard,
first-come first served network of structures to a well-planned use ofunderground space that can serve the needs of urban areas for future
generations as well as our own.

Please submit abstracts to the Conference Secretariat via www.acuus2012.com.
Conference registration will be required before the final acceptance andinclusion of papers in the proceedings. Please note that on-line submission
will be available at www.acuus2012.com from 1 December 2010.

Workshops, Short Courses andSpecial Sessions
ACUUS 2012 Singapore aims to be an open forum. In addition to thetechnical programme of the conference, we invite interested parties toorganize workshops and teach a short course, or even organize a special
session as part of the conference programme. The Organizing Committee
will do its best to provide you the necessary support to make your eventa success. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Conference
Secretariat early in order to allow the organizing committee to plan for thenecessary space and logistics. All enquires and proposals that can add
value to our attendees are welcome.

Keynote & Open Sessions Presentations

ACUUS 2012 Singapore will provide an excellent forum for engaging
discussions and exchanges among planners, engineers, researchers,
and policy makers.

Keynote presentations will be given by a number of invited speakers
to highlight some of the key issues related to the planning and use ofunderground space, and discuss the latest technological advancesand challenging projects around the world. Open sessions or meetings
are invited from other organizations involved in underground space
use to discuss special topics of interest. One such open meeting will
be organized by the ITA Committee on Underground Space(ITACUS).

We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore in Nov 2012.

Yingxin ZHOU, Chairman
ACUUS 2012 Singapore

30 November 201131 Jan 2012
30 April 2012

Raymond Sterling, President
ACUUS

Technical VisitsTechnical visits will be organized to underground construction sites,
operating facilities, as well as government planning agencies andresearch institutions.

Conference Theme and Topic
The theme for ACUUS 2012 Singapore is “Underground SpaceDevelopment – Opportunities and Challenges.” The intent is to focus
on the new opportunities amid a re-focus on developing the urban
underground space as part of sustainable development, and the many
challenges and issues that planners, developers, and engineers face.
The conference will cover the following main topics:• Master planning• Architectural design for livable underground space• Safety, health, and the environment• Legal framework and government policies• Reasons for going underground• Cost-benefit-analysis• Socio-economic issues• Site investigation and geo-planning• Geotechnical and rock engineering• Innovations and technology advancement• Research and support• Underground transport systems• Deep caverns and mined space• Earth-sheltered buildings and pedestrian networks• Industrial and commercial applications• Underground space as a strategic resource• Utilisation of underground space and case studies• Special projects

Sponsorship & Exhibition
An exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conference.
Attractive packages for exhibition and sponsorship will be arrangedfor organizations that wish to showcase and market their services andproducts in this rapidly growing market in Singapore and the region.
Many countries and companies are using Singapore as a gateway toother parts of Asia, the fastest growing region in the world. Contact Ms
Jaslyn Tan at Tel: +(65) 6271 2453 or email: info@acuus2012.com formore information.

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