Conference Day Two - GreenBuild China 2009 Shanghai

Conference Info

THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2009
CONFERENCE DAY TWO

08:30	Welcome coffee
09:00	Opening remarks and welcome address from the Chair Stephen Oehme , Freelance Consultant & Regional Director, Value Management and Sustainability Hyder Consulting
IMPROVING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
09:20	Carbon emissions, climate change and the built environment Reviewing the importance of buildings in tackling climate change Tapping the potential in the buildings sector to contribute considerably to solving the global climate change problem Examining the current position of the building sector in addressing the issue Understanding the constraints that are currently impeding progress Outlining some of the initiatives being pursued in the building sector at a global level Douglas McLachlin , Partner, Director of Resources Management Services, ERM, China
09:50	Energy and emissions management for your building Utilising renewable and clean energy in buildings Examining comparative costs and benefits between low carbon energy generation and demand side energy efficiency solutions Exploring applications of in building co-generation and tri-generation systems How much impact can building integrated renewable solutions actually make? Paul Bannister , Managing Director, Exergy, Australia
10:20	Morning tea
Panel discussion
11:00	What are the questions to be asking of a green building or green product? Are developers really building green like they claim and how do we know? How aggressive are the environmental metrics of operations? Which facilities and products are third party certified? How active are waste reduction, water conservation, and energy reduction programmes? How effective is any carbon reduction program that’s in place? Is there an extra cost to green building and if so, how do you control it? Is it possible to reach a good balance between energy conservation and comfort? Yingchu Qian, Director, Shanghai Office and Southern China District Office, EMSI John Burnett, Chief Technical Advisor, Facilities Analysis and Control Paul Bannister, Managing Director, Exergy Matthias Gelber, Board Member, Maleki GmbH and Greenest Person on the Planet 2008 (3rdwhale.com)
11:40	Taking a holistic approach to green building Need for an integrated approach towards eco-design Eco-cities, Green districts and Green Buildings – Towards Global sustainability Practically applying the sustainability triple bottom line principle to your project Reviewing independent third party certification tools available for verifying sustainable product claims Uma Maheswaran, Executive Director, ZEB-Technolog
12:10	Networking lunch
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR RETROFITTING
13:10	The business case for re-engineering your building Reviewing the process to upgrade building performance Minimising costs and maximising benefits through re-engineering Ensuring savings remain ongoing Looking at the potential for achieving green building certification John Burnett, Chief Technical Advisor, Facilities Analysis and Control
International case study
13:40	A holistic approach to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in a commercial office building using cogeneration Reviewing the history of the site Overcoming significant challenges to take advantage of a unique refurbishment opportunity Setting emissions reduction target for the refurbishment Providing emissions reductions, increased energy security for tenants and assisting in local area demand reduction Adrian Michaels, Sustainability Manager, Mirvac, Australia
Case study
14:10	Changing the way we think and live - how hotels can set a new lifestyle pattern and engage guests to live more sustainably Designing a hotel model to stimulate and engage guests and staff to re-evaluate the way they live and think by presenting sustainable solutions in a fun and inclusive way Presenting all aspects of the hotel’s operations transparently to allow guests to see how a commercial operation can reduce waste and utility consumption, engage and support the local community and build staff commitment Displaying live measurement and results of major environmental initiatives for guests and staff to compare against best practice John Dick , Vice President, Eaton Hotels
14:40	Afternoon tea
Panel discussion
15:10	Looking at end-user trends and understanding drivers for green demand Outlining the benefits of sustainable design for building owners and tenants Gauging tenants’ needs and responding with cost effective sustainability solutions Responding to demand from international companies with green requirements in their CSR charters Exploring green building initiatives implemented by the panellists’ organisations Alfred Yeung , Group Property Development Director, Melco International Development Ltd Jules Kwan , Managing Director, Urbn Hotels Richard Turpin , Manager, Project Riverside, HSBC Bank China Co Ltd John Dick , Vice President, Eaton Hotels
Panel discussion
15:50	Emerging green building trends for the development sector Looking at the evolving demand for green buildings from owners and occupiers Exploring the future of sustainable transport and infrastructure projects (train stations, roads, tunnels, bridges etc) How will increasing population density be managed sustainably in the future? How will green public private partnerships grow in popularity in an extended economic downturn? Panellists: Matthias Gelber, Board Member, Maleki GmbH and Greenest Person on the Planet 2008 (3rdwhale.com) Adrian Michaels, Sustainability Manager, Mirvac, Australia Richie Lee, Director Consultant, Sustainable Energy & Environment Development, Asia Health Fund (HK) Douglas McLachlin, Partner, Director of Resources Management Services, ERM, China
16:30	Chairman’s closing remarks
16:40	Close of conference
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