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AIA and FGCU present legislative update on green building and related issues

May 20, 2008

Sen. Burt Saunders and Dennis Gilkey (left) will speak at Thursday's event The public is invited to a legislative update on Thursday to learn about environmental preservation and conservation as well as new standards for energy-efficient buildings and renewable-energy sources. The program is being presented by the Florida Southwest Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, in collaboration with Florida Gulf Coast University, Continuing Education and Off-Campus Programs. The session will feature comments from state Sen. Burt L. Saunders (R-Naples), who will provide an update regarding his work as chairman of the Senate Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation. Also speaking is Dennis Gilkey, CEO of Gilkey Organization and a commissioner of the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida; he will discuss Century Commission recommendations and highlight ideas for the design of sustainable buildings and communities in the region. The event begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom at the main campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. For cost information or to register, please call 239-590-1095.

 

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