THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
While the United States Green Building Council's LEED rating system has quickly gained prominence, there is much to learn, if not incorporate, from alternative processes. How do these certification systems influence the practice of sustainable architecture? Do they accurately reflect the reality to which sustainable architecture should be aspiring? What do the American LEED and Dutch GreenCalc systems have to offer one another? This half-day seminar will address these, among other questions, through a combination of engaging presentations and dynamic panel discussions with prominent participants from the Netherlands and U.S. Presenters include Mels Crouwel, founding principal of Banthen & Crouwel and National Architect of the Netherlands, Rico Cedro of Krueck & Sexton, and Doug Farr of Farr Associates. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of green building certification systems, as well as insights into the practice of sustainable architecture in general.

Attendees can receive 3 LU/HSW Continuing Education Credits from the AIA.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (subject to change)
08:00-08:30 Registration & Breakfast
08:40-08:45 Welcome by Consul General Schiff
08:50-09:10 "Welcome in our building" presentation by Rico Cedro from Krueck & Sexton
09:15-10:00 Key Note presentation by Mels Crouwel
10:05-10:35 Comparing LEED and GreenCalc - Presentation by Jos Benner from CE
10:40-10:55 The importance of LEED, presentation by Nancy Hamilton of
ARUP
11:00-11:15 Presentation on calculations of Spertus Museum in GreenCalc
11:20-11:50 Key Note by Doug Farr, Founding Principal, Farr Associates
11:55-12:45 Panel discussion moderated by Mels Crouwel

Panel Members:
Rico Cedro - Krueck & Sexton
Fred Akerboom - Rotterdam Climate Initiative
Herman Eijdems - Netherlands Government Building Agency
Raf Moors - Jaga
Miranda Groot Zwaaftink - Netherlands Government Building Agency
Nico Tillie - City of Rotterdam