'Green Buildings For A Green Goa' Conference
DATE: 24 September, 2011
TIME: 0900-1800hrs
VENUE: BITS-Pilani
K. K. Birla - Goa Campus
NH 17B, Bypass Road, Zuari Nagar, Goa
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) an arm of Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII) is making rapid strides in advancing the Green
Building concept in the country through the involvement of stakeholders
of the construction industry. The movement has evoked tremendous
response amongst the various stakeholders.
Salient Green measures adopted by the recently constructed Green
Buildings include Preservation and reuse of fertile top soil, Reduced
building footprints, Central Courtyards, Day lighting, Ventilation, Roof
gardens to reduce heat-island impact, Use of treated grey water for
irrigation and air conditioning cooling water makeup, Root-zone
treatment for wastewater, Efficient Envelope, Use of energy efficient
air-conditioning systems, On-site renewable energy, Wind Towers,
Monitoring procedures, post-occupancy, Careful handling of construction
waste, Use of materials with recycled content, Resource reuse, Use of
Paints, Sealants, Adhesives with low VOC and Resource Reuse.
Eminent speakers from across India would address an audience of approx.
350 participants. Developers, Architects, Engineers and Consultants,
Students of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Senior Government
officials and other stake holders will be attending this conference. See
program below.
The event will be inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Digambar
Kamat and the valedictorian will be Opposition Leader Mr. Manohar Parrikar.
For more details you may contact John Fernandes (CII Goa-9822982979) or
call the CII Goa State office on the numbers mentioned below.
Amar J Britto
Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter
Dr. Jennifer Lewis e Kamat
Chair, CII-Young Indians, Goa Chapter
Confederation of Indian Industry
502, Unitech City Center,
M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001
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GREEN Buildings for a Green Goa Conference
24 September, 2011: 0900-1810hrs : BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus
0900Hrs Registration
0945Hrs Welcome Address
Mr Amar J Britto Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter
0955Hrs Prof K E Raman Director-BITS Pilani, Goa-Campus
1005Hrs Address
Dr. Prem C Jain Chairman, IGBC
1020Hrs Inaugural Address
Mr. Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble Chief Minister, GoG
1030Hrs Green Design Beyond Ratings
Mr. Prem Chandavarkar, Chandavarkar & Thacker Architects
1050Hrs Vote of Thanks
Mr. Ralph De Sousa, Chairman CII Goa Council
1055Hrs Tea Break & Changeover to Plenary Session I
1110Hrs Recycling Historic Buildings
Ms. Abha Narain Lambah Associates
(Conservation Architect & Historic Building Consultant)
1125Hrs How Hoteliers can help existing hotels become greener
Mr. Alwyn Noronha, Exec. Vice President - Projects, ITC group
1145Hrs Panel Discussion: Challenges in MEP & RCC for Green Buildings
Dr. John Britto, Executive Director, Acron Group
Mr. Brian Soares, Architect
Dr. Alan Sanjay Rocha, Wind Energy Expert
Mr. Paresh Gaitonde, RCC consultant
Mr. Noel Caldeira, MEP Consultant
1215Hrs Summing up Panel Discussion
Dr. John Britto, Executive Director, Acron Group
1220Hrs Panel Discussion - How to get your GREEN Building Certified
Mr. Bharat Kamat, CEO, BDK Consultant
Mr. Selvarasu, LEED Accredited Professional & Faculty
Ms. Priya Vakil, Partner, EdEn, Educated Environments, LEED
consultant
Mr. Vishwanath Subhramanium, Rain water harvesting expert
1250Hrs Summing up Panel Discussion
Mr. Bharat Kamat
1255Hrs Interactive Q & A Session
1305Hrs Summing up Plenary Session I
1315Hrs Lunch Break & Changeover to Plenary Session II
Plenary Session II :
1420Hrs Panel Discussion - Careers for young professionals in the GREEN
construction
Arch. Rita Mody Joshi, Architect
Ms. Priya Vakil, Partner, EdEn, Educated Environments, LEED
consultant
Prof. M K Deshmukh, Electrical & Electronic Engg. and Faculty
In-Charge, BITS-Pilani,Goa
Ms Nisha Soares, Architect & LEED consultant
1450Hrs Summing up & Remarks
Arch. Rita Mody Joshi, Architect
1500Hrs Environment Skit / Dance Performance
1510Hrs Panel Discussion: What can Government do to encourage green
buildings in the state?
Mr. Nilesh Salkar, Developer/Architect
Mr. Pankaj Joshi, Executive Director, Urban Development
Research Institute (UDRI)
Mr. Puttaraju, Chief Town Planner
Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Civil Engineer & Practicing Architect,
Rahul Deshpande and Associates
1540Hrs Summing up & Remarks
Mr. Nilesh Salkar, Developer/Architect
1550Hrs Interactive Q & A Session
1600Hrs Tea Break and Changeover to Valedictory Session
Valedictory Session:
1615Hrs Panel Discussion - Affordable and Green: Ways and Means of
squaring the circle
Nasser Munjee, Economist
Smarinita Shetty, Business Development-Moniter group
Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Civil Engineer & Practicing Architect,
Rahul Deshpande and Associates
Deepak Menghnani, CEO Acron Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
1645Hrs Summing up & Remarks
Mr. Nasser Munjee, Economist
1655Hrs 1)Government of Goa initiative on Green Buildings
2) Ways of tackling garbage and other waste disposal problems in Goa
Mr. Sanjit Rodrigues, MD, GSIDC
1710Hrs Interactive Q & A Session
1720Hrs ACRON-Herald Jury Discussion
Ms. Ketaki Salkar, Advocate
Ms. Subur Munjee, Social Entrepreneur
Dr. N P S Varde, Secretary-Goa State Energy
Dr. S R Shetye, Director, NIO
1740Hrs Prize Distribution - Acron Herald Essay Competition
1755Hrs Mr. Manohar Parrikar, Leader of the Opposition
1805Hrs Concluding Remarks & Vote of Thanks
Mr Amar J Britto, Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter
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