INDIANA BUILDING GREEN SYMPOSIUM 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 12-13, 2009 Indianapolis Museum of Art -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Think Green, because a green approach has clearly come to mainstream Indiana. Buildings in our state account for over 70% of all electricity use. In an effort to reduce consumption, professionals and owners are thinking green in the design and operation of buildings. Come and learn how new and existing buildings can Think Green at the third annual, Indiana Building Green Symposium, 2009. Over 400 designers, owners, operators and developers will attend the event held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art on March 12th and 13th. This years exciting event will highlight how green thinking is quickly becoming the norm. Our keynote speaker is Ed Mazria, the creator  of both the American Institute of Architects' position statement and the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s resolution adopting the "2030 Challenge" as a means of dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A keynote by Carmel Mayor James Brainard and a panel discussion will highlight the challenges and successes seen by Indiana cities and towns that are trying to go green. The sustainability director for Harvard University will show excellent examples of greening a college campus. Sessions include a tour of local LEED® facilities; the past chair of the national US Green Building Council, LEED® Workshops, Green incentive opportunities and case studies on some remarkable buildings. In addition, over 40 exhibitors will be showcasing the newest green products. The Indiana Building Green Symposium is developed by the US Green Building Council - Indiana Chapter and collaboratively with local chapters of American Institute of Architects, International Interior Design Association, Construction Specifications Institute, American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers, Building Owners and Managers Association, and Ball State University’s CAP: Indianapolis Center. We invite you to be part of the event. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------