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Surfaces of creativity : Spaces of Delight
Celebrates the creativity in greening urban surfaces
+ innovations in green roof technology
+ vertical greenery
+ application of technologies and how they integrate with architecture/landscape
Celebrates the positive impact of these new surfaces to the city and its inhabitants
+ green psyche, social communal effects
+ urban biodiversity
+ environmental sustainability
+heat shield and thermal aspects of the green surfaces
Seen together, Surfaces of Creativity : Spaces of Delight creates a platform for the holistic exchange of ideas in the new innovations of urban greenery and its potential to transform our cityscapes and the lives of the people.
For more information please visit: http://www.skyrisegreenery.com/conference/
Green Roofs in Greece - The current state and future trends
This half-day day conference in Athens will address basic green roof issues (planning criteria and standards) as well as new trends and innovations. A special focus is on the local experiences with regard to the climate, plant selection and political support. The seminar intends to attract architects, landscape architects, planners, local authorities, manufacturers and installers. The themes presented the seminar are: green roof policies, environmental and energy assets, and green roof implementation in recent architectural work.
Please find more information in Greek language at Green Roof Conference Greece
Asia`s Largest Roofing & Allied Technologies Event - will be held during 23 - 25 April 2010 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai (INDIA). Keeping in mind industry trends and new & emerging technologies, the ROOF INDIA theme has gone for a makeover and the 2010 edition has a new identity, new themes, new focus and a new logo !
The 3-day event will feature over 120+ national & international companies showcasing the latest in Roofing Systems, Architectural Cladding, Metal Building Systems / Pre-Engineered Buildings, Tensile Architecture, Spaceframe Structures, Green Roofs / Roof Landscaping, Waterproofing, Roof Insulation, Roofing Machinery, Roof Fastening System. and much more. A two day high profile concurrent conference will also be held on 23 & 24 April 2010 at the same venue.
The event is endorsed by the NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association (USA), IGRA - International Green Roofs Association (Germany), TENSINET - International Tensile Membranes Association (Belgium), CNWBMIA - China National Waterproof Building Material Industry Association (China), IAStructE - Indian Association of Structural Engineers (India),
ROOF INDIA 2010 introduces the ROOF INDIA Design Awards for Tensile Structures. The competition will be open to architects, designers, engineers, companies, institutions and shall judged by eminent industry professionals and awarded for excellence in design, construction and application of completed Tensile Structures projects in India.
Green Roofs - a relatively new "segment" in the building / construction & landscaping industry in India has immense potential for growth in India and hence its inclusion as a new segment. Companies providing technologies, products, services, consultancy & solutions for roof landscaping will be exhibiting at the event.
For more details of the event, please log on to www.roofindia.com or email info@unitecexpo.com . Contact person: Mr V B Sudeep. IGRA members will receive a 10% discount on the booth charges
Guangzhou international landscape and better living garden expo is hosted by Guangdong Garden & Landscape Association. The theme exhibition of the 2nd Garden Industry Expo - The 2nd Guangzhou International Greening Fair will be held at Poly World Trade Center Pazhou Complex from March 26th to 28th, 2010.
With 2,000 booths in total and 50,000m² exhibition area, this expo covers products in various areas of garden industry, such as greening, roof greening, three-dimensional greening, flower, bonsai, ornamental plant, garden & landscape, landscape design, landscape & greening design and construction, frame house, waterscape & fountain and road & patio lamp etc. In addition, this fair will provide a first-class trade platform by holding technology exchanging conference and a roof greening forum.
For more information please visit: www.gilgf.com/
We can change the weather!
The Copenhagen Climate Exchange will be a forum for cities, NGOs and innovative enterprises from across the World. We want to share ideas on how to reduce CO2 emissions, improve ecological conditions and favour sustainable energy and show the leaders of the World at COP15 that it is possible.
The purpose of the exhibition is to promote the many existing solutions to climate change, where public participation and the individual remains the key components. We need all hands on deck to solve the biggest environmental challenge of today. It will be a four day event leading up to COP15, the official UN climate summit in Copenhagen.
On the 03. December the International Green Roof Association will organize a Green Roof Seminar together with the City of Copenhagen and the company ZinCo Denmark A/S. Please have a look at the seminar flyer.
For more information about the exhibition please visit: www.cphco2009.dk
Be on the CUTTING EDGE of Green Roofs
Attend CITIESALIVE, the World Green Roof Infrastructure Congress on October 19 - 21 2009 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto, Canada.
Agenda Highlights include:
- Opening Reception at Toronto City Hall including a Sneak Preview of the new City Hall green roof (Oct 19)
- Opening address by Toronto Mayor David Miller "Towards a Green Toronto" (Oct 20)
- Over 60 internationally renowned Speaker Presentations & Expert Roundtable Discussions in Green Roof Design, Policy, Research and emerging trends in green infrastructure (Oct 20)
- Student Design Awards and Party at Steam Whistle Brewing (Oct 20)
- Guided Bus and Walking Tours of top green roof, wall and infrastructure destinations across the region (Oct 21)
- CitiesAlive Fiesta Closing Gala at Toronto Botanical Gardens (Oct 21)
- Green Roof Training Courses and the first Green Roof Professional accreditation exam in Canada (Oct 19)
Enjoy three value-packed days in the hottest new green roof market in North America: only $249 CDN (non-members) / $149 CDN (members) for a full delegate pass.
Visit www.citiesalive.org for more information and to register today!
AN OVERVIEW ON MARKET TENDENCIES, LEED APPLICATIONS, HISTORY & STANDARDS
This half-day day seminar aims to inform local professionals of the benefits, regulations and politics concerning Green Roofs. The multiple speakers from different countries will allow the audience to better understand diverse perspectives of the Green Roof Industry. The themes presented the seminar are: European politics & history, US Market tendencies, real-estate advantages, installation process, regulation and standards, and environmental benefits.
Agenda and registration at: http://chapters.usgbc.org/caribbean/english/events.html.
- Three Days of Lectures, Workshops, Presentations and Excursions -
Under the patronage of the German Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs, Wolfgang Tiefensee, the International Green Roof Association (IGRA) and the German Roof Gardener Association (DDV) are organising the 2nd International Green Roof Congress in Stuttgart/Nuertingen from 25 – 27 May 2009.
The latest technological developments from the last few years stand as one of the focal points of the discussions and lectures. Other key topics include spectacular green roof projects designed by renowned architecture firms and the international guidelines and standards relating to green roofs. Practical workshops and excursions to local green roof projects in and around Stuttgart and Freiburg will build upon the lecture series.
The congress 2009 brings together architects, landscape architects, planners, policy makers, investors, manufacturers and installers to exchange knowledge and develop new markets.
For further information, please visit the website: www.greenroofworld.com
Livingroofs in partnership with CIRIA, EFB and IGRA are pleased to announce the 2008 World Green Roof Congress, to be held in London on the 17-18th September. This is the first event of it kind to showcase Green Roofs in the UK.
Conference: The two day conference will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced when implementing Green Roofs. It will focus on the contribution that Green Roofs can make to sustainable urban regeneration, climate change adaptation, sustainable stormwater management as well as improvements to local biodiversity and quality of life within cities. The conference will highlight latest innovations and research to support the effective promotion and delivery of Green Roof solutions as well as demonstrating examples of good practice from the UK and overseas.
Field trips: Local field trips will be organised to demonstrate what has already been achieved in and around London. This provides an opportunity to see how Green Roofs contribute to sustainable development and green buildings.
Workshops: These will bring together leading academics, policy experts and practitioners in green buildings to discuss options and approaches for progressing the Green Roof agenda..
To find out more visit www.worldgreenroofcongress.com
- IGRA members will receive a special discount on all congress services-
The 45th World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) will cover the theme Transforming with Water in full width, breadth and depth. Each of the three days has its own central theme to focus the activities of the day. The program offers a mix of keynote speeches, lectures, debates, excursions, workshops, master classes, an interactive forum, and social events.
IGRA will present ‘Natural Stormwater Management with Green Roofs’ in the framework of a panel session.
Program and registration: www.ifla2008.com
There are just two months left until the start of the Expo Zaragoza 2008. The event, in the fifth largest Spanish city, is all about ‘Water and Sustainable Development’. For Green Roof enthusiasts the Expo in Zaragoza delivers a very special attraction. The participants pavilion (61,667 m²) is covered by a Green Roof which is accessible for visitors and offers wonderful views over the landscape and the Ebro river. For more information, please visit the official website: