2009 Conference

George Pearl Hall, School of Architecture and Planning, University of New Mexico, Antoine Predock.

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Location
The conference will be held at the University of New Mexico, School of Architecture and Planning in its newly completed home designed by Antoine Predock. In addition to examples exemplary comtemporary architecture, the campus and location offers a number of opportunities to explore indigenous and traditional building materials and forms. UNM is located near downtown Albuquerque along old Route 66. With a population of more than 700,000 people, Albuquerque offers a wonderful mixture of Hispanic and Pueblo Indian culture, cuisine, and artifacts. Albuquerque is centrally located within the state and is the home of an international airport with easy flight connections to most locations throughout the US and Canada. The city is within easy driving distance to Santa Fe, Acoma, and Petroglyph National Monument.

Transportation

Pearl Hall is located on Central Avenue at the southern boundary of the University of New Mexico campus, and visitor parking is available at a nearby parking structure. It is also located on a city bus route, and easily accessible from downtown.

Airlines

Albuquerque International Airport is located just three miles from the University of New Mexico, and is served by eleven airlines.

Train

Albuquerque is a major stop on the Amtrak Railway route between Chicago and Los Angeles. The "Southwest Chief" arrives daily from each direction.

Automobile

Albuquerque is located at the junction of Interstate I-25 and I-40, and the campus is easily accessible from any direction if you choose to take the scenic route to the conference.

About Albuquerque

For information about Albuquerque, check out the following websites:

http://www.itsatrip.org/

http://cabq.gov/