Event Description

Join Green Building Alliance as they explore the very first sustainable convention center.The David L. Lawrence Convention Center boasts LEED-Gold (new construction) and LEED-Platinum certifications (existing building), awarded by the US Green Building Council, in addition to APEX/ASTM Level II certification, and is one of the largest sustainable convention centers in the world. The operations team at the convention center continues to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and conservation through their daily operations and maintenance, and by close monitoring of resource usage and waste.

Event participants will:

• Hear from Assistant General Manager, Ryan Buries, about the rewards and challenges of the sustainable operation and maintenance of the Convention Center.
• Explore the second floor Concourse, Exhibit Halls, Meeting Rooms, Rooftop Garden & Green Roof, and Parking Garage EV Stations.
• Learn more about the Convention Center’s brownfield development, construction waste, natural lighting and ventilation, HVAC, wastewater management, and reduced steel & column free exhibit space.
• Hear about the inspiration and decision making behind the pursuit of green design for this project.