“Think Green 2” Builds Steam to Address Real Estate Sustainability at Annual Conference in Amman

Amman March 2009. Think Green 2 in Real Estate Development is a 2-day Conference that builds on the success and outcomes of the inaugural event held last April. Dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible design and construction methods and solutions that foster sustainable economic development in Jordan, the Conference will be addressed by highly-regarded experts from around the world. The Conference will specifically address issues related to Green Building principles and practices; facilitate technology transfer of environmentally-friendly technologies; and foster effective communication and collaboration between major stakeholders including Government, private sector and academia. Organised by Events UnLimited, the Conference will be held on 10 and 11 March at Le Meridien Hotel in Amman.

“Buildings and the infrastructure that supports them are the fabric of our modern landscape”, said Samar Shawareb Ashqar managing director of Events UnLimited. “They influence our daily lives, whether at work, home or during our leisure time. Worldwide, buildings account for 30% to 40% of energy use, 40% to 50% of raw materials used, 25% of wood harvest, 17% of fresh water consumption and nearly 40% of CO2 emissions. This has serious implications on the sustainability of the environment that we live in”, added Ashqar.

The 1st Think Green in Real Estate Development Conference provided industry professionals with valuable information on green building principles and techniques and presented several case studies by expert speakers. The Conference encouraged designers and developers to integrate green building solutions into their projects; demonstrated that green buildings make good business sense; and introduced eco-friendly technologies, processes and approaches that could be applied in Jordan.

Think Green 2 is aimed at senior decision makers and professionals from across the region working in the following areas: Architects, Designers, Consultants, Urban Planner, Specifiers, Planners, Developers, Contractors, Local Authorities, Real Estate Professionals, Environmentalists, Building Material Manufactures and Suppliers, Financial Sector and Insurance Firms, Utilities, Universities and Technical Institutes, Facility Management Companies and others. For further information and registration log onto www.thinkgreenconf.com.
 

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