The U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Chapter is hosting the
Rocky Mountain Green Conference 2014, a two-day event bringing together green building leaders and professionals from all over the Rocky Mountain region.
The conference is scheduled April 17-18 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver, 1420 Stout St. The hotel achieved LEED Silver certification in 2011 and is the first hotel in Denver and in the Embassy Suites brand to have earned the certification for sustainable building design, construction and operations.
The conference will explore issues ranging from net zero energy and tactical urbanism to how to best take advantage of emerging green building economic opportunities.
The U.S. Green Building Council will host workshops, speakers, discussions and networking opportunities aimed at furthering the advancement of sustainable b uilding design, construction and operation.
"With construction activity now returning to pre-recession highs, green building will continue to impact and provide jobs at every professional level," says Patti Mason, Associate Director of the council. "The Rocky Mountain Green Conference brings together organizations and individuals who are committed to collaborating with and learning from each other."
The conference will cover topics including:
· The green building market today
· LEED projects under development in Colorado
· Outlook for the future green building
· Policies driving green building
· New technologies; and
· The role of state and federal government support
For more information on the conference or to register, visit
www.rockymountaingreen.com.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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