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Smarter Living - The 2000 Watt Society at the Center for Architecture, NYC
Title:
Smarter Living - The 2000 Watt Society at the Center for Architecture, NYC
When:
October 01, 2011 - October 31, 2011 
Where:
The Center for Architecture - New York

Description

When Green is Not an Option but the Law!

*Photo: Roger Frei, Zürich/Architect: Bob Gysin + Partner BGP Zürich

Opening Reception
October 1, 2011, 7-9pm
The opening is presented in conjunction with Buildings=Energy, the Center for Architecture’s fall exhibition.

Panel Discussion: When Green is Not an Option but the Law!
October 3, 2011, 6-8pm
Welcome: Margaret O’Donoghue Castillo, President AIA New York Chapter
Introduction: Umberto Dindo, AIA
Speakers: Dr. Daniel Kurz, Curator of the exhibition, Building Department City of Zurich; Mathias Heinz, Architect, pool Architekten, Zurich, Laurie Kerr, Senior Policy Advisor on Buildings and Energy, Mayor's Office, City of New York; Richard Dattner, FAIA, Dattner Architects, New York; Moderator: Stephan Tanner, AIA, Principal Intep, Minneapolis MN.

The presentation of Smarter Living – The 2,000-Watt Society at the Center for Architecture was made possible by Umberto Dindo, Secretary, AIA New York Chapter and ThinkSwiss, an official program of the Swiss Confederation that promotes exchanges and shares know-how between the USA and Switzerland.the official program of the Swiss Confederation that promotes exchanges and shares know-how between the USA and Switzerland. When Green is Not an Option but the Law is organized by Umberto Dindo in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York and the AIA New York Chapter.

The Traveling exhibition Smarter Living: The 2000 Watt Society is brought to the United States by the U.S.-wide program ThinkSwiss – Brainstorm the Future in collaboration with Cleantech Switzerland and the City of Zurich.

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Venue

The Center for Architecture
Venue:
The Center for Architecture   -   Website
Street:
536 LaGuardia Place
ZIP:
10012
City:
New York
State:
NY
Country:
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