The 7th Kuwait Green Building

DEFINITION OF GREEN BUILDING

Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building›s life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building. The ideal “green” project preserves and restores habitat that is vital for sustaining life and becomes a net producer and exporter of resources, materials, energy and water rather than being a net consumer. A green building is one whose construction and lifetime of operation assure the healthiest possible environment while representing the most efficient and least disruptive use of land, water, energy and resources. The optimum design solution is one that effectively emulates all of the natural systems and conditions of the pre-developed site – after development is complete.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Architects

• Building Authorities

• Builder & Developers

• Corporate

• Contractors

• Educational Institutions

• Engineers

• Energy Modelers

• Electrical Consultants

• Government Representatives

• Product & Equipment Manufacturers

• Green Building Facilitators

• Hospitality Industry Professionals

• HVAC Consultants

• Landscape Consultants

• Lighting Consultants

• Plumbing Consultants

• Interior Designers

• Project Management Consultants

• R&D Institutions

• Town Planners