NZGBC’s The Green Room in Auckland
White roofs could drastically reduce the “heat island effect”.
The Green Room series is a chance to exchange thinking and business cards with New Zealand’s leading industry experts. The seminar will discuss the following topics:
Photovoltaics for the Mainstream
Shay Brazier, Head of Design and Innovation at Solar City, will give an overview of where solar PV makes sense and provide a summary of costs, applications and technology as he pushes the boundaries to become mainstream.
White Roofs
Do white roofs offer a quick and low cost way of reducing the urban heat island effect and the energy demand of buildings? Hear from Ian Montanjees about The White Roofs project in New Zealand, the possible benefits, research and real-world case studies.
The Living Building Challenge
What does a restorative and net zero impact approach to building entail and how can we respond to this? Jerome Partington, Sustainability Manager at Jasmax, will discuss the philosophy and certification program behind the Living Building Challenge and the inspirational buildings that are meeting the Challenge.
The NZGBC Year Ahead
From communities, to performance, to housing discuss the tools, activities and opportunities upcoming for members in 2012.
Cost: $65 for NZGBC members. $85 for non-members