Working in Series - Lecture by Christopher Lee  

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The 2009 Green Building and Energy Efficiency International Conference & LEED Workshop  

Green building is entering new frontiers¡Xfrom sustainable skyscrapers reaching 632 meters tall to the retrofit and transformation of the existing building stock and new advances in renewable energy technology, today¡¦s green marketplace is characterized by extraordinary challenges and achievements. The 2009 Green Building and Energy Efficiency International Conference will explore the latest trends and pressures impacting the growth of green building in China and around the world, evaluating the influence of the worldwide economic downturn and the growing industry commitment to sustainability on market activity today and in the future. Building on the success of the inaugural Green Building and Energy Efficiency International Conference in Hangzhou in 2007 and the expanded conference at Shanghai¡¦s World Financial Center in 2008, this conference will provide a forum for over 500 leading industry players to share knowledge and discuss the most pressing topics facing green building in China today. The program will cover important themes such as energy, land and water efficiency, the business benefits of building green in a down economy, public-private partnerships, green building products, green skyscrapers and tall buildings, China¡¦s green retrofit market, renewable energy and the forecast for China¡¦s construction marketplace. The 2009 conference is expected to attract an all-star roster of speakers and panelists from top local and international owners, architects, builders, contractors, engineers, BPMs, green building consultants and policymakers. Featuring vital knowledge for navigating the rapidly evolving green building marketplace, MHC¡¦s 2009 Green Building and Energy Efficiency International Conference is quickly becoming the most influential and high-end green building conference in China. In 2009, McGraw-Hill Construction will continue to work with Shanghai Green Building Council to provide the best platform in China for industry players to talk about Green. Main conference topics/panels include: * China¡¦s Retrofit Marketplace: A Growing Opportunity in the Down Economy * The Business Case for Green ¡V ROI, Cost Benefits and Performance * Skyscrapers ¡V Reaching New Heights in Green * Green Building Products * Renewable energy * Water Efficiency and Management * What¡¦s Next? Economic and Construction Activity and Future Trends for China Please click here for more details.

World Architecture Congress & AIA  

This year¡¦s World Architecture Congress is a critical event where architects and developers will discuss today¡¦s rapidly changing economy and discuss what¡¦s on the horizon for recovery. The global downturn and cost cutting do not mean that this year¡¦s event will lack in quality or expertise. On the contrary, this year¡¦s event has been put together in Association with the American Institute of Architects: AIA Continental Europe, UK, Hong Kong and Japan and the AIA International Committee and it will feature a speaker panel unrivalled in the Middle East. Some of the world¡¦s most respected architects and visionaries will share with you their experiences and outlook on architecture in a global recession. The best part of all is the fact that the World Architecture Congress runs alongside Cityscape Dubai - the world¡¦s largest real estate show, which means that the potential for new business has no global equivalent. In fact, this is one of the few events where developers attend the Congress to discover new and large architectural thoughts. When you register for the World Architecture Congress, you are not just signing up to some random conference but to an event that means business ¡V YOUR BUSINESS ! Don¡¦t think twice. Register now and become part of what is going to be the most talked architecture event in years. ** AIA members have great discount! ** Please click here for more details.

CES 208 Steelcase: Presentation by John Hughes ¡VTrends & Workplace Evolution  

This presentation overviews Steelcase¡¦s research efforts in key areas and their practical experience helping companies apply this knowledge to their unique strategic workplace issues. The presentation will cover the following topics: ¡E Introduction ¡V Steelcase¡¦s approach to research and consulting ¡V user focused and research based. ¡E Current trends ¡V trends with regard to people, process, technology and space and their implications on the work environment. ¡E Workplace Evolution¡V a comparison of a traditional work environment solutions and current ¡§cutting edge¡¨ solutions. ¡E Change : How much¡V an overview of a model that a company can use to assess how much change they are willing to consider when thinking about evolving their work environment to implement some of the key trends discussed. ¡E Methods ¡V 4 approaches critical to success when implementing change in the work environment. Further Details

CES 205: Martha Schwartz - Design and Sustainability/Recent Work in Landscape Architecture  

Martha Schwartz, is a renowned American landscape architect. Her background is in the fine arts as well as landscape architecture, and her projects range from private to urban scale. She studied at the University of Michigan and at subsequently graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Schwartz currently has firms in Cambridge, Massachusetts and London. Schwartz contributes her inspiration to several things. The use of her materials originated from an interest in pop art, and bright colors are an important aspect of her work. She also takes inspiration from geometry. In the past she has named Isamu Noguchi, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol as major influences. Further Details

CES 204: Improving Performance¡¨ Developing a Sustainable Presence  

IMPROVING PERFORMANCE: Developing a Sustainable Presence. The 'Crunch' is the perfect opportunity to change, develop and do things more effectively - and more enjoyably. This interactive session focuses on the core elements of design and implementation - communication, decision making and process, with the aim of enabling your practice to become more robust and prosperous in the future. Santa Raymond, an architect of many years experience, Santa is now not only a member of the RIBA and anassociate of IFMA - the International Facilities Management Association, but is a certified NLP practitioner. Santa consults and lectures worldwide. Conferences, seminars and workshops include the Lean Office Conference.

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