Committee on the Environment

Gulf Coast Green 2011 seeks presenters from architecture, interiors, planning, engineering, contracting, education, energy analysis and other building-related professions for its May event relevant to the conference theme:

                             Gulf Coast Green 2011:     Leading in a Challenging Climate

                                    Location:                              United Way of Greater Houston

                                                                                   50 Waugh Drive
                                                                                   Houston, Texas 77007
                                    Event Date:                          May 25, 2011         

Geared toward attendees with an intermediate to high level of knowledge about building sustainability issues, GCG seeks presentations relevant to the session tracks listed below:

• Details. Speakers in this track will explore the components of green buildings. This will be defined broadly, and may include elements such as building materials, methods, and systems. 
• Adaptation.  This track is geared toward the future of existing buildings-- our biggest challenge in reducing the environmental impact of the building sector. Topics in this track might include case studies, innovative operations and maintenance strategies, benchmarking and performance measurement, and energy and water saving techniques.
• Vision.  This track will explore our long-term and big picture goals. Topics might include meeting the 2030 challenge, future energy sources, smart grids and infrastructure, and the Living Building Challenge.

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