logo

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Pittsburgh, PA

Green$ense 2008:
Capture Your Share of the Green Market

The exploding market demand for green building crossed a new threshold in 2007. The number and types of green buildings in the United States proliferated, with every structure from hospitals to university campuses, K-12 schools, historic properties and sporting venues going green. Against a backdrop of growing concerns for achieving energy independence and controlling CO2 emissions, developers and architects found
customers clamoring for green features and benefits. Learn how to be competitive in this rapidly expanding market and what it means for you and your business at Green$ense 2008.

What is Green$ense?
A one-day conference highlighting strategies in green building featuring BREAKOUT SESSIONS and CASE STUDIES with nationally recognized experts. EXHIBIT BOOTHS displaying green building products and an afternoon TOUR of Bakery Square is also available. The event features the Shades of Green Leadership AWARDS recognizing Western Pennsylvanians who have contributed to the environmental transformation of the region.


Who Should Attend?
Professionals and newcomers to green building practices from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. Building owners and developers, facility managers, real estate brokers, and financiers, along with architects, engineers, and construction professionals will benefit from attending.

districts of coverage

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Rick Fedrizzi
As the President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the United States Green Building Council, USGBC) Rick Fedrizzi is at the helm of what is arguably the hottest and most influential non-profit organization advancing green buildings and communities in the United States. With new worldwide requests for assistance from Dubai to India, the USGBC continues to drive awareness and change in the built environment on a global basis.
John Knott
John Knott is the President and CEO of the Noisette Company, which has created a progressive
public/ private development plan for North Charleston, SC.This award-winning integrative plan seeks to preserve historic architectural styles, neighborhood diversity and the unique social fabric of the city. The site is being restored as a sustainable community – modeled on the belief that cities must be equally responsive to social needs, environmental responsibility and economic vitality.

PARTNERS:

 
 

Sponsors


forbo logo


















To learn more about
sponsorship opportunities,
contact Jeaneen Zappa
or dowload sponsorship
information here.