RMIT University’s ‘Green Building’ 2-day conference is back in 2008. After another successful year in 2007, the annual and highly regarded review returns, featuring the latest, greatest and cutting edge in ‘green’ building design and construction - be it engineering, planning, construction, or making the business case. Respected for its targeted topics, ‘warts and all’ discussions, site visits (some of the conference only), and breadth and quality of speakers and attendance, the conference is a must for policy makers, consultants, clients or constructors in the fast-growing green building space. Who should attend Architects, designers and landscape architects, strategic and statutory planners, ESD consultants and engineers, facilities and asset managers, project managers, environment officers, interior designers, building surveyors, local government councillors. Course content The 2008 conference includes presentations and discussions on: • latest policy updates and its effects on the building industry • the business case for sustainability • sustainable urban planning • national water policy, strategies and its implementation • peak energy load reduction • case studies of current buildings projects showing innovative sustainable approaches • post occupancy evaluation • sustainable materials – review of labels • site visits to high-performance green buildings • heritage issues and sustainable refurbishments • local governments and developers – lessons learned for green buildings • constructors’ experiences with green building . Course outcome Participants will receive a Resource Pack, including: • A conference handout book with presentations for annotation • A comprehensive CD with reference material, as well as presentations supplied for distribution • A certificate of completion for individual delegates and a certification of recognition for organisations that attend the full two day conference