Greenbuild Show Draws 13,000 to Denver
The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual “Greenbuild” conference and expo drew more than 13,000 green building professionals to Denver last week. The opening keynote address by architect William McDonough was well received, as was the trade show that showcased 750 exhibit booths from nearly 500 exhibitors. Show organizers (yours truly chairs the Steering Committee) are now planning for more than 20,000 in Los Angeles next October for Greenbuild 2007. Presentation proposals are due December 22nd. At 13,000-plus paid attendees, the 2006 Greenbuild show, in only its fifth year, is already half the size of the annual conference put on by the American Institute of Architects, giving some indication of the strength of the green building movement. One development commented on by several experienced observers was the appearance of a large number of company CEOs at the conference, indicating that the business of green building continues to grow, as companies are using the show for meeting key clients.
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