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May 2008
American Institute of Architects 2008 National Convention
Date and venue: May 15th at the American Institute of Architects, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Who: BioRegional North America Executive Director Greg Searle will be addressing some of the nation's top architects on May 15th at the American Institute of Architects 2008 National Convention, on a panel alongside green building pioneers Bob Berkebile (BNIM) and Pliny Fisk (CMPBS). The continuing education seminar, entitled "Breakthrough Community Design Planning", will discuss Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, and the ambitious objectives of the One Planet Communities program.
About: 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition. The AIA will host its convention in one of the most dynamic cities in America. And what a perfect place to immerse yourself in this year's theme, We the People, which will explore the power of architecture on behalf of all people and society. It's the right topic for a growing profession that has been challenged to engage the public in designing a more sustainable world.

http://www.aiaconvention.com/live/61/  
 

Chinese and International Conference on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources in Urban Areas Architecture
Date and venue: 15 May, Shenzhen, China.
Who: XiaoHong Chen - One Planet Living Country Manager China: as a guest speaker Xiaohong will cover
BedZED and One Planet Living.
About: More details to follow, or contact xiaohong.chen@bioregional.com

 


Car free neighbourhoods - One day conference
Date and venue: May 20th at the Royal Marriott Hotel, College Green, Bristol.
Who: Anna Francis, of BioRegional will set out the perspective of a UK developer already engaged in carfree and eco developments.
About: A few days ago the Department of Communities and Local Government released its guidance * for eco-towns which says: “Car free residential and mixed use …areas should cover a substantial proportion of the eco-town.”

Carfree neighbourhoods have been appearing across Europe in recent years, but examples in the UK have all been very small, up to now.

Will it work here?
What are the advantages and the problems?
Who would want to buy houses where you can’t park a car?

The full programme and booking form are available on: www.carfree.org.uk