Call for Papers

Closing date is 10th June 2013

Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for the International Green Building Conference 2013 (IGBC2013) held from 11 – 13 September 2013 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Themed “Build Green. Live Green”, IGBC 2013 aims to inspire a holistic focus on resource efficiency and environmental sustainability as core to driving business strategies and innovation throughout an organization.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL GREEN BUILDING CONFERENCE (IGBC)

Organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore and having its 5th run from 9 – 13 Sep 2013, the Singapore Green Building Week will play host to international green building experts, policy-makers, academics and built environment practitioners, for a congregation of ideas, collaboration and learning, to achieve a shared vision of a greener planet through the green building movement.

The International Green Building Conference 2013 (IGBC 2013) held in Marina Bay Sands, will be the anchor event of the Singapore Green Building week. As the region’s premier green building event, IGBC 2013 is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants from over 30 countries - from thought leaders, real estate developers to urban planners, architects, engineers, builders and other industry professionals - committed to understanding and putting into action real-world, tangible green building solutions. Also present at the conference will be policy-makers and key government officials from several growth markets, who will give their unique public sector perspective on green building solutions, policies and plans. Academia will also share their latest research findings in green building fields.

IGBC 2013 will be held alongside the annual BEX Asia 2013 – Southeast Asia's premier business platform for the green building and construction industry. A dedicated trade event that has a strategic focus on the Build Green environment, it features eco-friendly, energy efficient building materials, designs and architecture – reaching out to Green building suppliers, industry practitioners and professionals.

The presentations at IGBC could be either:

Academic / research specific: focusing on academic topic and research in the area of green building
Industry specific: focusing on industry trends/updates, areas of specialisation and best practices in the green building industry

The duration of presentation is about 20 minutes.

TRACKS / TOPICS

Submission of presentations should be on the following tracks:

Track 1: Global & Regional GREEN Trends

As the green building movement evolves, new trends in the green building industry have emerged. This track invites submission on the recent and future prediction of green building trends in the following areas:

Key Strategies & Indicators
The new Language of Sustainability
Climate Change & Green Buildings
Smart & Green – Technology & IT
Regulatory framework

Track 2: Managing & Operating Green Facilities

It is challenging for building owners to sustain its energy efficient performance standards throughout its operating cycle. This track invites practitioners to share best practices, through case studies, their challenges and solutions in managing and operating green facilities.

Achieving Sustainable Facilities Through Energy Management Indicators
Green Procurement & Green Leases
Drivers of Performance Retrofits
Strategies for Greening Tenants & Occupants
Continued Commissioning for Optimum Efficiency

Track 3: The Business of GREEN Buildings

To better understand the full rewards of green buildings, business owners and stakeholders have successful evidence of compelling business case of green buildings. This track invites practitioners to share the insights and the overall value of going green. This includes sharing green growth for the sectors as well as demand green demand by society.

Green Growth in the Building Sector
Green Value of Today’s Lifestyle
Financing Green Buildings or Green Retrofits
Green facilities as criteria for employee workplace selection

Track 4: Urban Solutions for GREEN Cities

As cities continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, the impact on the environment has become increasingly evident and of growing concern for governments, corporations, and the general public. In response, more and more cities are going green. This track invites submission on the path toward sustainable cities and the values it brings to the community.

Leadership & Governance
Infrastructure Solutions for Climate Change & Urban Diversity
Industrial & Business Parks
Quality of Life & Aging in Place
Sustainable Tourism

Track 5: GREEN Building Design Strategies

TIn high density global cities of today, high-rise building design is evolving, as designers deploy effective design strategies to reflect a responsible architectural language that responds to climatic conditions and limited resources. This track invites designers to share exemplary projects in the following areas:

Optimised Passive & Active Green Building Designs
High-rise residential buildings - Integrated design strategies to meet regulatory, lifestyle & social requirements
The science behind low/zero energy skyscrapers
Building Envelope, Shading Devices & Daylighting in Green Building Design

Track 6: GREEN Technologies & Innovation

It is becoming apparent that green building technologies have the capacity to significantly improve the sustainability of building projects. This track aims to invite submission on the application of cutting-edge technologies and latest innovation that make buildings more intelligent, resource efficient and comfortable for the occupants.

Facilitating Good IEQ through Good Design, Construction & Operations
BAS in Commercial & Residential Applications
Efficient Lighting Design & Fittings
Measurement & Verification Tools for Air Conditioning

Track 7: Occupant Behaviour in GREEN Facilities

Apart from good design, understanding occupants’ behaviour is another key area that contributes towards green facilities. This track invites researchers and practitioners to share projects or case studies in the following specialised area:

A Behaviour Based Approach to Green Building Design
Post Occupancy Evaluation of Moving to Green Building
What works for occupants in Energy Reduction
Green Leases – Programming for Sustainability
Strategies towards sustainable performance with occupants
Sustaining adaptation in Green Buildings

Track 8: GREEN Building Materials and System

Green buildings have prompted a significant increase in the demand for green products/materials. Businesses need to respond to this change in consumer demand by placing greater emphasis on the environmental impact of their operations and product performance. This track invites submission to share on the following:

Green Label & Green Certification of Products
Green/Recycled Building Materials
Façade and Roof System
Innovative Finishing Materials

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT

The deadline for abstract submission is 10th June 2013. The abstract is required to be submitted via the online submission system at www.sgbw.com.sg.

EVALUATION

Comprised of distinguished industry experts and representatives from BCA, members of the programme panel will evaluate each submission based on the following:

The relevance of the proposed presentation to IGBC 2013’s theme and objectives
The usefulness of presentation to the audience
Presenter’s qualification and presentation experience
Innovation in terms of engaging/interacting with the audience

Thank you in advance for reviewing this documentation and for submitting your presentation for consideration for IGBC 2013.

If you have questions about 'IGBC 2013 Call for Presentations', please contact Eddy Susilo at +65 6325 5028 or email bca_igbc2013@bca.gov.sg