What is the Future of the Global Green Building Industry?
A panel of international experts will discuss and debate the future of the global green building movement. They will share their perspectives on the history of high-performance buildings in the U.S. and worldwide. They will reflect on the circumstances that have led to a profound moment of transition and change for the movement. This moment is defined by the success of the last 20+ years of green building – tens of thousands of certified projects worldwide recognized by dozens of major rating systems. This success is juxtaposed against new expectations, challenges, and capabilities. These circumstances have created a demand for change, including a push to recognize buildings, communities, and entire cities based on objective operational performance measures. Simultaneously, concerns about climate change, health, resilience, and biodiversity have intensified, and buildings are being asked to do more than ever to address these challenges demonstrably. The panel will provide their perspectives on these dynamics, the state of the market, and their hopes and aspirations for the industry's future.
Speaker Bios
Chris Pyke is the Research Officer for the USGBC, and Green Business Certification, Inc. Dr. Pyke has experience in the private sector, nonprofits, and government, including service as Chief Operating Officer for GRESB, B.V., Chief Strategy Officer for Aclima, Inc., and a physical scientist with EPA. Dr. Pyke is a member of the Urban and Regional Planning Program faculty at Georgetown University.
As Head of Market Transformation, Jorge ensures that GBCA’s strategic priorities, partnerships, and products/services, including Green Star, accelerate the transformation of Australia’s built environment, delivering healthy and resilient places for people and the natural environment. He has an architecture degree from the University of Monterrey and a Master's in Design Science from the University of Sydney.
Roxana Isaiu is the Director of Real Estate for GRESB and is responsible for the development and execution of the firm’s ESG data benchmarking methodology for the real estate sector. Isaiu focuses on promoting transparency in the real estate sector through systematic reporting on ESG performance indicators. Isaiu holds a master’s of science in corporate finance.
Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author of 11 books, and global speaker. He is Sustainability Disruptor for Morrison Hershfield, and a visionary design leader in biophilic and regenerative design. In 2012, he was named one of the 25 “Best Green Architecture Firms” in the US, and one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects.” In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25.
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