Green Architecture and Carbon-free living
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Time: December 18, 2009 at 9am to December 24, 2009 at 5pm
Location: Dept. of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIT Kharagpur
City/Town: Kharagpur
Website or Map: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/new...
Phone: Tel: 91-3222-283236 (O), 91-3222-283237 (R). Cell: 91-9434742367
Event Type: qip-sttp
Organized By: Dr. Abraham George
Latest Activity: Oct 16
Event Description
http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/news/showannouncedescr.php?newsid=356
A QIP short-term programme on GREEN ARCHITECTURE AND CARBON-FREE LIVING is being scheduled during December 18-24, 2009 at IIT Kharagpur. The course includes lectures and training on Sustainable Architecture, giving an over view of the approaches in Green architecture, Agencies and Technologies involved with different rating systems as applicable in various cases of built forms. Design and detailing required along with developmental planning, interiors and landscape design required for sustainability would be discussed in the programme. It would also cover Ecological Cities, Energy and Form and Carbon Foot Printing. A good number of 35-40 professionals and teachers of architecture are expected to attend. Besides, it is a unique opportunity to showcase your good efforts and services, in the realm of sustainable architecture and designs to a group of architects and professionals.
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