Green Buildings Asia – Discover Developments and Opportunities for Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture in Asia

Buildings account for about 35% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to research by the World Green Buildings Council, and there is much scope to reduce the impact of buildings on climate change. Asia is stepping up to the challenge of promoting environmental sustainability for buildings, with more green building legislation and green building projects.

Green Buildings Asia 2008 will be held from 5 to 7 Nov at the Intercontinental Hotel, Singapore. This conference will help participants understand the issues, solutions and trends associated with green buildings and sustainable architecture in Asia. The speakers will give presentations on the following topics:

• Trends and Updates on Green Building Standards and Legislation in Asia
• Green Building Technology and Innovation: A Focus on Renewable Energy
• Understanding the Green Value of Real Estate and Marketing Excellence of Green Building
• Green Materials and Alternative Resources
• Achieving Zero Energy, Carbon Neutral and Zero Waste Cities
• The Future of Urban Planning
• Financial Schemes Surrounding Green Buildings
• Understanding the Integrated Real Estate Perspective to Green Investment
• Redevelopment and Retrofitting Excellence in Converting Existing Buildings to Green Buildings

Regional authorities, industry leaders and experts from the World Green Building Council, World Bank, Building and Construction Authority (BCA), National Environment Agency (NEA), Keppel Land and Jones Lang Lasalle will also share strategies, concepts, legislation and standards for green buildings.

There will also be case studies of green buildings such as:

• The World’s 2nd Carbon Neutral Airport: The Christchurch Airport
• Malaysia’s Zero Energy Building: Pusat Tenaga Malaysia
• The Sino-Tianjin Eco-City Development
• The Vancouver Millenium Water Olympic Village Project
• Green Mark Platinum Award: The Xilinx Building, Singapore

Green Buildings Asia is a must attend event for: architects, building developers, real estate companies, government officials, construction and engineering companies, facilities management companies, energy and green technology providers, banks and finance companies.

For more details and registration, pls contact:

Ms Rita Parasurum

Tel: +65 6835 5160

Fax: + 65 6733 5087

Email: rita.parasurum@ibcasia.com.sg

URL: www.ibc-asia.com/greenbuildings

Green Business Times is the Official Media Partner of Green Buildings Asia 2008.

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