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Sustainability in building and design – Perth conference
Cutting edge developments in sustainable design will be the focus of the 6th
annual Green Building & Design Conference, being held in Perth next week (4 –
5 June).
Organised by the Centre for Design at RMIT University with collaborative partner,
Curtin University of Technology, the conference brings together architects and
other designers, policy makers, consultants, building owners and the building
industry to create a truly cross-disciplinary environment.
Dr Usha Iyer-Raniga, Sustainable Built Environments Manager at the Centre of
Design, said this year’s theme – Solutions through Integrated Design – stressed
the importance of all parties working together from the beginning of a project
through to the end, to achieve the best possible result in sustainability for all
stakeholders.
“More than ever, there is a need to mediate between the interests of the client,
tenants, authorities, professional disciplines and the contractor,” Dr Iyer-Raniga
said.
“All parties need to keep in mind the future development of policies and
regulations, the change in building technology and the necessary shift in the use
of resources.
“We all need to think 10 to 25 years ahead, to create a built environment that will
stand the test of time, not be quickly outdated and in need of extensive
retrofitting.”
Come along and listen to trendsetters, interact with like-minded professionals
and be motivated by the presentation of cutting-edge case studies.
The event, being held at the Parmelia Hilton Perth Hotel, is sponsored by the
Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water Heritage and the
Arts and Curtin University of Technology.
For information about the Conference contact the Centre for Design on (03) 9925
For information, conference programs and media registrations: RMIT
University, Centre for Design, Rose Scasni, (03) 9925 9090.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University, Marketing and
Communications Co-ordinator, Deborah Sippitts, (03) 9925 5047 or 0400
844 075.
29 May, 2008
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