Hi all,
The first Green Building conference of the newly set-up IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Goa Chapter. Do attend. regards, Jen ________________________________ Dr. Jennifer Lewis e Kamat Chair, CII-Young Indians, Goa Chapter Confederation of Indian Industry 502, Unitech City Center, M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77422459969 Business address: Kamat Palace, Mangor Hill, Vasco-da-gama, Goa-403802. email: jen_l...@yahoo.com, lewis.j...@gmail.com www.bdkconsultants.com Hi all, ‘Green Buildings For A Green Goa ’ Conference 24 September, 2011: 0900-1800hrs: BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus As you are aware, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) an arm of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is making rapid strides in advancing the Green Building concept in the country through the involvement of stakeholders of the construction industry. The movement has evoked tremendous response amongst the various stakeholders. Salient Green measures adopted by the recently constructed Green Buildings include Preservation and reuse of fertile top soil, Reduced building footprints, Central Courtyards, Day lighting, Ventilation, Roof gardens to reduce heat-island impact, Use of treated grey water for irrigation and air conditioning cooling water makeup, Root-zone treatment for wastewater, Efficient Envelope, Use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems, On-site renewable energy, Wind Towers, Monitoring procedures, post-occupancy, Careful handling of construction waste, Use of materials with recycled content, Resource reuse, Use of Paints, Sealants, Adhesives with low VOC and Resource Reuse. As a Chairman of the IGBC, Goa Chapter, I am keen to conduct a conference to further advance GREEN Building movement in the state of Goa by organising an awareness Conference on GREEN Buildings for a GREEN Goa on 24th September, 2011 at BITS-Pilani, K. K. Birla - Goa campus, NH 17B, By Pass Road, Zuari Nagar, Goa. Eminent speakers from across India would address an audience of approx. 350 participants. Developers, Architects, Engineers and Consultants, Students of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Senior Government officials and other stake holders will be attending this conference. The detailed program will be sent to you shortly. The event will be inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat and the valedictory by Opposition Leader Mr. Manohar Parrikar. I am writing to invite you to attend this conference and look forward to receiving confirmation of your attendance, by sending us the Registration Form (enclosed) duly filled in. For more details you may contact John Fernandes (CII Goa-9822982979) or call the CII Goa State office on the numbers mentioned below. Looking forward to meet you on 24 Sept, 2011 at BITS-Pillani With warm regards Amar J Britto -------------------------------------------------------------------- Amar J Britto Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter Confederation of Indian Industry 502, Unitech City Center, M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 Tel: 0832 - 2422790 / 2422796 e-mail: ciig...@dataone.in ; cii...@bsnl.in ; -------------------------------------------------------------------- Before printing, think about ENVIRONMENTAL responsibility. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments contained in it.