Vice President of International Operations, Jennivine Kwan to discuss impact of LEED on China
SHANGHAI, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced its participation as an exhibitor and speaker at ARCHITECT@WORK, an international exhibition exclusively designed for the architecture, design and real estate community. Jennivine Kwan, Vice President of International Operations at USGBC, will join the ARCHITECT@WORK speakers' roster to discuss the impact of LEED on China. This unique event will take place for the first time in China at the LEED Gold Shanghai Expo Centre September 6—7, 2012.
"Shanghai is home to nearly 500 LEED-certified and registered projects, and has a growing appetite for the support, resources and tools needed to grow the stock of healthier, more high-performing building in China," said Jennivine Kwan, Vice President of International Operations, USGBC. "ARCHITECT@WORK provides an important platform for the building community in China to exchange ideas and access high quality education for professional development, as well continuing education hours."
"ARCHITECT@WORK's revolutionary concept is unique to the Chinese market. Exhibitors are carefully selected and then approved by a steering committee to ensure only the best and highest quality product innovations are present," said Thomas Baert, President of ARCHITECT@WORK, China edition.
The use of LEED outside the United States continues to grow rapidly, and approximately 40 percent of all square footage pursuing LEED certification exists outside the U.S.
To learn more and register for the ARCHITECT@WORK event, visit www.architectatwork.cn.
About U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information on USGBC and LEED, visit usgbc.org and connect on weibo.com @USGBC, and LinkedIn.
About ARCHITECT@WORK ARCHITECT@WORK is an International Exhibition exclusively designed for architects, designers and real estate executives with a focus on innovation. It is the only focused platform for this community in China where high quality manufacturers present their innovations to qualified professionals. This high end event is by invitation only. Visitors need to preregister on the website and will be approved by a Steering Committee. For more information on A@W's 2012 China Edition visit www.architectatwork.cn and connect on: LinkedIn, Facebook and Weibo.
A@W is organized by Build Your Dream Asia and VNU Exhibitions Asia.
Contacts:
Ashley Katz
Media Manager, USGBC
+1-202.742.3738
akatz@usgbc.org
Bob Caubergs
Marketing Manager, ARCHITECT@WORK
bob.caubergs@architectatwork.cn
