EE GLOBAL Pre-Conference Workshop - Sustainable Buildings Network
 

This pre-conference workshop is part of EE Global 2010, a global forum and exposition that convenes global leaders for three days of cross-sector dialogue on energy efficiency.  To register for the conference and this workshop, please register online at eeglobalforum.org.  The workshop costs US$50 for EE Global registrants.

Buildings in tropical and warm regions face unique energy challenges which require different energy efficiency solutions than buildings in colder or seasonal climates. This workshop focuses on special solutions which are needed when working in these hot regions. Shading, natural cooling, use of cooling materials and thermal mass are examples of some design techniques.

This workshop kicks off the Sustainable Buildings Network (SBN). SBN, a collaboration between G8 countries and major developing economies, is a network of networks that aims to identify policies to improve energy efficiency in buildings in different regions around the world and serves as a reference portal for information on energy efficient practices and use of renewable energy in buildings. SBN was approved by state leaders at the G8 summit in Italy last year.

Intelligent tropical architecture is one of the three focus areas SBN will concentrate on in the next two years. The other two topics are zero energy buildings and policy packages for existing buildings.

If you cannot stay for the full EE Global conference, a one-day conference pass for Monday is available.  It includes the workshop, opening plenary and reception for US $300.  If you have questions regarding this workshop or registration, please contact Arlene Fetizanan at afetizanan@ase.org.   

Information on other Pre-Conference Workshops are available on the EE Global Website.