Gulf Coast Green 2016 SYMPOSIUM and EXPO CALL for PRESENTERS

Contact: Julie Hendricks or Colley Hodges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: [email protected]

GULF COAST GREEN 2016 SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO – CALL FOR PRESENTERS

Gulf Coast Green 2016 seeks presenters from architecture, interior design, the arts, education, engineering, planning, contracting, energy analysis, and other building-related professions for its April event relevant to the conference theme:

SMART DESIGN: the intersection of art, architecture, and sustainability

This year’s conference will explore how art and the principles of sustainable design can enrich the classic architectural qualities as described by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius: firmitas, utilitas, and venustas, which roughly translate to durability, utility, and beauty.

Geared toward attendees with an intermediate to high level of knowledge about buildings and sustainability issues, we welcome presentations related to:

 firmitas, including materials, human health, lifecycle perspectives, and structures;  utilitas, including building systems, comfort, and energy and resource use;  venustas, including public art, biomimicry, and site design.

Submissions on other topics related to art, architecture, and sustainability are encouraged and will be categorized as appropriate.

Location: Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston MATCH Center 3400 Main St, Houston, Texas, 77002

Event Date: April 28, 2016

Action Item Deadline Online Proposals Accepted October 16 – Dec 4, 2015 Presenters Selected and Notified January 15, 2016 Presenters Announced January 22, 2016 Conference Date April 28, 2016

After 11 successful years, Gulf Coast Green Symposium and Expo has proven to be the leading green building conference in the Gulf Coast region. This year the symposium will include activities over two days. A Green Product Showcase featuring hand-selected green building products will be open to attendees concurrently with the symposium. Registration for the event opens in February 2016. Proposal guidelines, track descriptions and submittal instructions will be online as of October 16 at the Gulf Coast Green website; follow the speaker link.

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