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Urban Green Expo 2010 Opening Keynote: William McDonough
On September 29 - 30, Urban Green presents the 2nd Annual Urban Green Expo in New York City, bringing together leaders in green building and sustainability from all over the nation to focus on the specific issues surrounding urban environments.
William A. McDonough, FAIA, Int. FRIBA, will join us as the 2010 Keynote Speaker. McDonough is an internationally renowned designer and one of the primary proponents and shapers of what he and his partners call “The Next Industrial Revolution.” Time magazine recognized him in 1999 as a “Hero for the Planet,” stating that, “his utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that - in demonstrable and practical ways - is changing the design of the world.” Purchase Early Bird Tickets or read his full biography.
Call for Proposals
Urban Green Expo is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals and organizations to present their work to a broad spectrum of the green building community. This year's theme, Pushing the Envelope, will explore one of the most critical and often overlooked component in successful green buildings: building enclosures. Proposals for educational session relating to the conference theme are being accepted until June 15th. See the Call for Proposals.
Participate in this year's Expo by becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor.
High rise buildings are among the most visible green building typologies. Join us for a presentation of the driving factors in creating sustainable high rise buildings from John An and Junko Nakagawa of Atelier Ten. Details & credit information here. This event is free for members at our SUPPORTER level or higher.
Please join Urban Green Council in an engaging panel discussion exploring green portfolio management strategies through the experiences of retailers in varying stages of the green development process. Details & credit information here. This event is free for members at our SUPPORTER level or higher.
NY Solar Industries 2010: The Business of the Sun Presented by: New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA)
The NY Solar Industries 2010 Conference is designed to bring together solar energy businesses, leading experts in solar energy policy, representatives of government entities at all levels and key organizational allies for an in-depth discussion of policy options, marketing strategies and technological solutions that will help the solar energy industry in New York continue to thrive. Featured will be educational tracts and presentations from both the solar thermal and photo voltaic sides of the solar industry, incorporating all that is considered the "business of the sun." This ground-breaking educational and networking event will also offer businesses and organizations the opportunity to exhibit their products and services while making connections in virtually the entire solar industry of New York. May 12-13, 2010 at Crowne Plaza City Center, Albany, NY, See details.
William A. McDonough, FAIA, Int. FRIBA, will join us as the 2010 Keynote Speaker. McDonough is an internationally renowned designer and one of the primary proponents and shapers of what he and his partners call “The Next Industrial Revolution.” Time magazine recognized him in 1999 as a “Hero for the Planet,” stating that, “his utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that - in demonstrable and practical ways - is changing the design of the world.” Purchase 
