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Green Building Keynote Presentation
The “Not
So Big” New Urbanism
Thursday June 2nd, 2005, from
2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
PG&E Auditorium, 77 Beale St., San Francisco
 This June, the world’s eyes will be on the U.S. as it hosts
the United Nations’ World Environment Day for the first time
in the event’s 33 year history. Mayors from the world’s
largest cities will meet in San Francisco to address sustainability
issues and green building is a key component of the urban environmental
agenda. Sarah Susanka and Andrés Duany, world renowned leaders
in their respective fields, will present an inspiring view and
lively discussion about the future of sustainable planning and
architecture. Presentation will be followed by a book signing in
the lobby. You are cordially invited to join us for these presentations!
About the Speakers:
- Sarah Susanka, FAIA – Cultural visionary,
architect and best selling author of The Not So Big House series,
has redefined the American home. Sarah emerged as a leader of
a movement toward quality design, and her "build better, not bigger" approach
to residential architecture has been embraced by homeowners,
architects and builders across the country.
- Andrés Duany, FAIA – Internationally
acclaimed architect, author and pioneer of The New Urbanism movement
is co-founder of The Congress for New Urbanism. His firm is noted
for over 140 traditional neighborhood design towns and cities
including award-winning Seaside. Andres is the co-author of Suburban Nation:
The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream.
Other Featured Green Building Presentations:
- Development as if the World Mattered: Hunter
Lovins, Founder, Natural Capitalism, Inc., noted author and
environmental champion, employs principles of Natural Capitalism
to leverage community-based sustainability in Afghanistan and
other developing countries. Presentation followed by a book signing.
Saturday June 4th, 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Pacific Energy Center,
851 Howard Street, San Francisco
- How to Win in the Green Building
Marketplace: Marc
Richmond, Vice President, What’s Working
will discusss why consumers are asking for green and how to put
your business at the forefront of the green home building movement.
Thursday June 2nd, 9:00 – 10:30 AM, Pacific Energy Center,
851 Howard Street, San Francisco
- Green Buildings in California:
Case Studies and Panel Discussion:
Three Bay Area green building professionals, Andrea
Traber, Peter Rumsey and Miriam Landman, will present case
studies on a variety of commercial and residential green
building projects in California. Dynamic case studies with
discussion to follow. Thursday June 2nd, 9:30 – 12:00
PM, Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco
- Prescription for Building Wellness, Intelligent
Design for Long-term Health: Sick building or healthy
workforce? Anthony Bernheim, FAIA, Principal
Green Design, SMWM, and Tom Lent, Technical Policy Coordinator,
Healthy Building Network will reveal how urban planning,
building design and material selection promote occupant health
and productivity. Thursday June 2nd, 10:30 – 12:00 PM,
Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco
And don’t miss the Pacific
Heights Green Showhouse! Tour
this spectacular home to see green and healthy building materials
integrated with aesthetically pleasing and highly functional living
areas…and a stunning view of the City!
To register for any of these events, or for more information,
please visit www.sfgreen.org or
call (415) 383-5105.
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