Corus host sustainability seminars for architects.

13 Sep 2007

Corus are hosting a series of sustainability seminars aimed at architects in the UK and Ireland this autumn. The seminars will feature speakers from the UK Government, Sustainable Energy Ireland, and leading architectural practices. Corus will also be giving an introduction to Confidex Sustain™ the world’s first cradle to grave CarbonNeutral building envelope. The presentations focus on key sustainability issues which will affect the choices specifiers make in the future. George Ferguson will chair the seminars, in London and Manchester, whilst Sandra O’Connell, editor of Architecture Ireland will chair the Dublin event.

In London, Jeremy Sumeray, Co - Project Manager for the UK Sustainable Construction Strategy, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, will be discussing present and future sustainability legislation: The impact on the industry.

In Manchester, Paul King will be discussing the need for embracing the challenge of sustainability on the built environment. Paul is the Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council.

Chris Nash, Managing Partner at Grimshaw Architects Ltd. will be providing the architect’s perspective on how sustainability is considered in the design process and then executed on the building project. The presentations will show case studies illustrating key points. Chris will be presenting in both London and Manchester.

In Dublin, Eamon McCarney, Managing Director, Taylor Architects - a Carbon Neutral practice, who will provide an insight into sustainable design and construction from the specifiers’ and clients’ perspective.

Kevin O’Rourke, Head of Sustainable Energy Ireland will discuss how best to embrace the challenge of sustainability in the built environment.

All of the seminars will feature Rodney Rice, Product Development Manager at Corus Colors. He will illustrate the ways in which Corus are working with the supply chain on sustainability and introduce Confidex Sustain™.

The seminars will take place in London and Manchester on Tuesday 9th October and Thursday 18th October respectively. And in Dublin on Tuesday 23rd October at The Guinness Storehouse. The events will start at 6.00pm and finish at 8.00pm.  The seminars are free but places are limited. As previous seminars have been very popular, to avoid disappointment reserve your place for this exceptional evening seminar as soon as possible. To confirm your attendance please visit www.colorcoat-online.com/seminars