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The Detroit Chapter has announced a call for presentations for its 2008 Seminars on Sustainability conference to be held March 11 in Southfield, Michigan. The conference provides continuing education on sustainability and promotes sustainable design practices in Michigan among building design professionals, building owners, facilities managers and construction professionals.
Presentation proposals should address and reinforce the use of sustainable processes, tools, technologies, innovation, or analysis techniques. Suggested presentation topics include: - Green Technology for Energy Efficient Buildings
- Green Technologies or Strategies for Energy Efficient Construction
- Building Design and Operation Strategies for Sustainability
- Data Center Design Strategies for Sustainability
- Federal and State Policies and Incentives
- Investment Decision-Making Tools and Analysis Techniques
- Funding Methods for Sustainable Projects
- The Case for Sustainable Design in Michigan
- Case Studies
- ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 Appendix G
- Industry Standards and Design Guidelines
- Legal and Ethical Concerns in Green Building Design
- Integrated Building Design and Delivery
The program format will include lectures, panel discussions, roundtable discussions and symposia. Proposals should include a suggested format. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 31, 2007.
To submit a presentation proposal, send an e-mail to sonya.pouncy@carrier.utc.com. Subject line of emails should be: "Reply to Call 2008 SOS Conference."
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