In this Blueprint Africa video filmed during Archibat 2009, the CEO of Drocolor does a short presentation of what this company commercializes and also give a brief history of the group . Archibat is a architecture and interior design salon held in Abidjan,Ivory Coast every 2 years.

Date:25-28 September 2009
Location : University of Pretoria, South Africa

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African cities have been the fastest growing cities in the world;This international conference, by  focusing on the (historical) identity, the contemporary position in a global context, and the future of the African city centre,will explore possibilities,frameworks and directions in which the African city center can position itself.
The many contributors including Joe Osae – Addo, Jose Forjaz, Abdumaliq Simone, Heinrich Wolff, Dick van Gameren and Nnamdi Elleh,will share their take on where we are going to be in the next decades taking in consideration all disciplines of urban design such as : landscape, housing design, building technology, conservation, architectural sociology, planning, real estate, housing management, anthropology and art

Professional interior designers consider it to be a leading exposition for the display of new products by furniture manufacturers, designers, lighting concepts, and other design items

Besides the display of objects, series of themed events are also part of the experience,this year saw the following:

-the link between image and commercial reality and art and communication

-Light in all its infinite and spectacular variations

-Light and Lighting Design

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Global Connect will highlight innovation from around the world, give you access to global leaders and help you discover new ideas, emerging niches and technologies that will build you a stronger business.

Expect to hear about:

The New World of Real Estate
Technology has flattened the globe. How you should be thinking of the world in order to make your business thrive in this new global environment.

25 Global Web Sites You Should Use Right Now

The State of the Global Housing Market
Is the rest of the world following the US market downwards? Or will salvation come from overseas investment? We’ll explore the intricacies of the global financial markets and what they mean for market recovery.

7 New Ideas That Will Change the World
Hear 7 international entrepreneurs explain how their ideas are going to change real estate in this fast-paced, exciting session.

50 Ways to Market Listings Overseas

Finding Buyers Outside Your Market[US].
Housings markets have grown global with buyers searching for homes across borders and more foreign money being invested in U.S. real estate. What tactics and technology can be used to reach consumers who are thousands of miles away?

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