20.11.2008 International Green Building Certifications: Opportunities, Challenges, Reasons, Costs

A panel discussion organised by Envi A o.p.s. and Stavební forum Magazine.
Thursday 20th November 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ČSOB Headquarters, Radlická 333/1150, Praha 5

Program:

• What buildings shall be certified and reasons why?
• Comparison of the most widespread interenational certifications in Europe – LEED, BREEAM and HQE
• Is the certification process itself complicated?
• How does preparation for the building’s cer­tification influence its construction costs?
• What is the experience with international certification in the Czech Republic?
• ČSOB – Gold certificate for the Headquarters building in Prague-Radlice
• RPG – Experience with preparation for international certification of Jindřich Plaza project in Ostrava
• What are international trends?
• International certification and requirements of local legislation

The panel discussion will take place at the premises of ČSOB Headquarters that is the first LEED certified building in the Czech Republic and a guided tour through the building will be available after the discussion.

This discussion has been designed not only for developers and investors but also for other professionals from the construction industry interested to learn more about this topic.

The discussion will be held in Czech and English languaeges with simultaneous translation.