Sustainability in LA, City Efforts
Tuesday January 11, 2011 L.A. Convention Center
From 9:00 am to 10:30
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Sustainable Architectural projects value long-term quality and affordability in their decision-making processes. This trend is a stark contrast to the traditional construction process which is often guided by short term economic goals regardless of their lasting impact. Although the “bottom line” will continue to dominate executive decisions to a great extent, we would like to see sustainability continue to become a serious topic among those in the architectural and construction industries.
The term Sustainability is generally associated with purely environmental issues; however the terms “Sustainability” and “environmental” are not synonymous. Economic sustainability is an increasingly important consideration in the business world, especially among Architects and Contractors. Join us at our January 11, 2011 conference and learn about how sustainable methodology can make a measurable impact on the success of your business.
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From 11:00 am to 12:30
City representatives from all over LA County will discuss goals and prospective projects aimed to increase sustainability. Policies to promote energy savings and waste reduction will be among the topics highlighted in this presentation .
Businesses as well as residents will benefit from this presentation. You will receive first hand information about the direction our cities and county are moving in, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve .