Thursday, March 8, 2007
Carpenter Hall Educational Programs
"The Green Building Process,
from Concept to Completions."
Green Infrastructure Systems.

5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Carpenters' Hall 
320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

"Green Infrastructure is our Nation's natural life support system - an interconnected network of protected land and water that supports native species, maintains natural ecological processes, sustains air and water resources, and contributes to the health and quality of life for America's communities and people." - President's Council on Sustainable Development

Two speakers, Ignacio F. Bunster-Ossa and Howard M. Neukrug, will focus the discussion on how to improve the quality of natural and built environments by applying the principles of Green Infrastructure to the planning and design of buildings, landscapes, cities, and regions. The speakers will talk about actual projects that demonstrate the intent to protect natural resources, promote economic well-being, and create livable human habitats that reflect local heritage, culture, and values.

Speakers:
Ignacio F. Bunster-Ossa is a principal of Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLC (WRT). He is a landscape architect and urban designer with over 25 years of experience in the planning and design of urban landscapes, including new communities, waterfronts, urban parks, civic spaces and streetscapes. He is also a recognized proponent of Landscape Urbanism, the application of sustainable and landscape-based design principles in the urban arena. A Harvard Loeb Fellow, Mr. Bunster-Ossa periodically lectures, teaches, writes, and serves on design award juries.

Howard M. Neukrug is Director of the City of Philadelphia Water Department’s Office of Watersheds, which is integrating programming across Philadelphia’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater utilities. He is responsible for establishing policies and programs for Southeast Pennsylvania’s stream and river network for the protection of water supply for 2 million persons, the propagation and protection of fish and wildlife habitat, and in support of the region’s recreation, ecotourism and sustainable riverfront redevelopment efforts.

DVGBC programming made possible by our sustaining sponsors.

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