Debating economics, ecosystems

The Green Building Conference and Exhibition, which takes place 13-14 July 2011 at the Sandton Convention Centre, will address the conflict between the need to preserve ecological systems versus the need to use land for development and building. This debate will be explored in greater detail by Eamonn O'Rourke, project manager at Strategic Environmental Focus, one of the speakers at the conference. Knowledge and content will be presented by means of international and local experts, exhibitors and collaborative design sessions, which will progress from theory and general understanding to practical implementation. The event expects approximately 700 delegates and over 100 exhibitors. For more information, go to www.greenbuilding.co.za.