The Green Cities Convention looks as though it will be terrific this year. This is an exhibition for developers, builders and interested people who are committed to the notion of cities changing their approach to planning to achieve a green standard. There will be some world famous speakers and you will certainly learn a lot about the 21st century city and how it can use less energy and be more sustainable.
Human society is facing a large number of social, environmental and economic problems as a consequence of global climate change that will require visionary and cost effective solutions. Business as usual is no longer an option.
Denmark’s Bjørn Lomborg and Canada’s Michael Green present two different, yet complementary views, informed by their respective roles as economist and architect.
With professional experience in 28 countries, Jeb Brugmann, Founding Partner of The Next Practice, has been a pioneer of new practice domains including urban sustainability and climate change mitigation, ‘base of the pyramid’ (BOP) business development for large low-income market segments, place-based development and social enterprise.
Here are the dates: Feb 27 to March 2 2011 and the information is gradually being released on the website.
On Wednesday 2 March, Green Building Council of Australia will host a range of Master Classes, equipping you with the essential skills to put green building strategies into action. Each course can be booked individually, or you have the option to purchase a day pass which enables you to take part in as many classes and site tours as you wish throughout the day. Day passes are available at Early Bird rates until 17 December 2010.
What is also worth looking at is the competition for attendees who buy their tickets early – perhaps YOU could be staying at the fabulous Thala Lodge in FNQ. The details are here:
