Sustainable Communities: Large Scale, Low Impact–Gulf Coast Green 2009 Symposium & Houston Green Expo.

Houston is on its way to becoming a national leader in green building. Mayor Bill White and the Greater Houston Partnership have publicly committed to promoting green building and sustainable development, and the Clinton Climate Initiative is assisting Houstonians in drastically reducing their energy consumption.  This year, you can become a part of improving our environment and your home at the Houston Green Expo.  

The Houston Green Expo is free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19 at Reliant Park. It is the largest green product exposition in the city, offering the latest in green companies and their products. In addition to product and retail booths, the Expo will feature government and non-profit initiatives from groups.  These companies and organizations also serve as indicators of “green jobs” and the green workforce of the future.   The Expo will also offer educational presentations targeted to homeowners and interactive programs for children and young adults. The Houston Green Expo is free and open to the public, and requires no advance registration.  Thanks to Houston Green Expo Sponsors: CenterPoint Energy, TXU Energy, and DirectEnergy, and to the City of Houston. Interested in exhibiting your green product at the Houston Green Expo? Contact expo@gulfcoastgreen.org

Gulf Coast Green 2009 Symposium is the leading green building symposium targeted to the design and construction industry, will take place on April 16-17, 2009, at Reliant Park, Houston, Texas.  An award winning conference embarking on its fourth event, Gulf Coast Green is a project of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston Chapter’s Committee on the Environment (COTE). The conference theme “Creating Sustainable Communities – Large Scale – Low Impact” acknowledges the need for green building experts to broaden their practice to include community design for the Gulf Coast region. This year’s Keynote Speakers are Alex Steffen, Executive Editor of WorldChanging; Steve Mouzon, Architect and Founder of the New Urban Guild; and Doug Farr, Architect and Author of Sustainable Urbanism. Online Registration for the 2-day Professional Symposium is open now.

Both the Symposium and the Expo are conducted as green events. Your attendance promotes responsible use of materials and resources.
 
Visit www.gulfcoastgreen.org for more information.