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The Ecology of Concrete Conference

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Gabriel Lopez-Bernal
on September 18, 2007
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THE ECOLOGY OF CONCRETE: Environmental Best Practices for Design and Construction in Concrete

October 13, 2007
Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center
University of Miami School of Architecture
1215 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables
Starting at 10am
Keynote Address by Susan Szenasy, Metropolis Magazine, 6:30, reception to follow

This all-day event will introduce designers, contractors, building officials and the general public to the role of concrete in the environment and provide practical knowledge about how concrete’s impact can be mitigated using the most up-to-date techniques. Lectures will provide overviews of the problems that can be solved with Green Design as well as the specification and construction information needed to follow up in real world applications. 6.5 CEC for Landscape Architects. 7.5 CEU for Architects. General Public $175, USGBC SF and ASLA Members $125 ($175 after October 1), Emerging Green Builders $75. Sponsored by Hanson Slag Cement.

Go to www.southfloridagreenevents.com for more information and to register on-line.