Doha: Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) will host its inaugural annual conference later this year.
It has invited industry practitioners and academic researchers eager to join the debate on environmental sustainability to submit papers, presentations and posters.
Qatar Green Building Conference ‘The Vision 2014’ will take place on November 24-25 at Qatar National Convention Centre.
It will address sustainability issues and focus on providing solutions to some of the most significant challenges for the built environment in the future.
The two-day conference will also seek to promote best practice for the built environment for Qatar, the Gulf and beyond.
QGBC’s Director Engineer Meshal Al Shamari said, “By hosting our first conference, QGBC is leading the debate and bridging the gap between theory and implementation of industry best practice we hope will culminate in delivering a green legacy for Qatar.
“We are committed to supporting the delivery of Qatar National Vision 2030, and as the nation transitions to a knowledge-based economy, QGBC will continue to facilitate collaboration with relevant parties to see culturally sensitive, sustainable construction practices being adopted across the Gulf and wider Mena region.”
QGBC aims to support the health and sustainability of the environment, the people, and economic security in Qatar for generations: principles that feature in the inaugural conference’s four key themes: The application of Passivhaus to the Mena region; Retrofitting Doha; Carbon Footprinting in the GCC; and Future Sustainable Cities.
Academic researchers and industry practitioners are invited to submit papers around the four key themes by July 7.
Dr Alex Amato, Head of Sustainability, QGBC, said, “The conference will be relevant to so many professionals; from academics, interested in the sustainability of the built environment, to property consultants, urban planners and landscape architects. Everyone participating will be able to see how their role impacts and supports the bigger picture of creating a more sustainable environment in Qatar and beyond.
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