LIVING BUILDING SYMPOSIUM
Victoria, BC, Canada
Thursday, May 31st 2012
http://cascadiavi.org/lbs/
"The Vancouver Island Branch of the Cascadia Green Building Council is
excited to host the Living Building Symposium on Thursday, May 31st,
2012 at the Victoria Conference Centre. The Symposium will provide an
introduction to the different elements of the Living Building
Challenge – the world's most stringent building standard. Our
speakers, including keynote Jason McLennan, will explore the twenty
imperatives of the Living Building Challenge.
Drawing on the perspectives of architects, builders, environmental professionals and health experts, the Living Building Symposium will attempt to demystify the theory and practice of the cutting edge of green building. If you are continuing your professional development or are looking to learn more about the industry and the future of our region, the Living Building Symposium will expand your knowledge base and challenge your imagination.
The Living Building Symposium is intended for industry professionals and citizens alike who are looking to make a positive change in their community. The Vancouver Island Branch of the Cascadia Green Building Council works to promote sustainability in the built environment through advocacy, education and outreach."
Drawing on the perspectives of architects, builders, environmental professionals and health experts, the Living Building Symposium will attempt to demystify the theory and practice of the cutting edge of green building. If you are continuing your professional development or are looking to learn more about the industry and the future of our region, the Living Building Symposium will expand your knowledge base and challenge your imagination.
The Living Building Symposium is intended for industry professionals and citizens alike who are looking to make a positive change in their community. The Vancouver Island Branch of the Cascadia Green Building Council works to promote sustainability in the built environment through advocacy, education and outreach."
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| In order to make this event as easy and accessible as possible to everyone, we're offering one unified ticket price which allows you to attend the day event, the evening event, or both, depending on your schedule. If you are only able to attend the evening portion, please pick up your nametag by 6:30pm! |
12:00 PM - Sign-in and Nametag pickup begins
12:30 PM - Lecture Theatre doors open
1:00 PM - Opening remarks & introductions
1:10 PM - Adapting to the Living Building Challenge - Marsha Gentile
1:50 PM - Break
2:00 PM - Building Ecology through Low Impact Development - Brianne Czypyha
2:40 PM - Break
2:50 PM - Hacking Your Environment for Optimal Health - Dave Asprey
3:30 PM - Break
3:40 PM - Healthy Environments and Living Buildings: The Rammed Earth Process - Keenan Turner & Joss Krayenhoff
4:20 PM - Break
4:30 PM - Net Zero on a Budget: The Okanagan College Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence - Robert Parlane
5:10 PM - Dinner Break - (Note: Dinner is not provided as part of this event)
6:45 PM - Lecture Theatre doors open
7:00 PM - Keynote introduction: Ecodistricts: Bringing it all Together - Richard Iredale
7:30 PM - Keynote address: A Vision of the Future - Jason McLennan
8:30 PM - Book signing with Jason McLennan
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