The building sector needs a new wave of innovation to drive dramatic reductions in environmental impacts while sustaining economic growth and improving social outcomes.  SB08 is re-establishing links between researchers, industry and government to make this happen.

SB08 will present the leading-edge of an unprecedented change sweeping the industry towards sustainability:

• Reports on green building markets across the globe
• Intelligent and restorative buildings
• New and transformative building materials, including their life cycle analysis
• Integrated urban development
• Behavioral change

With over 60 invited speakers and more than 500 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and participation from over 60 countries, SB08 will be the peak international gathering of  the building industry in 2008.

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As well as an outstanding line-up of international and local speakers presenting on the latest information and research relating to sustainability in the ‘built’ environment, a host of new initiatives will also be launched.

Many of these are world firsts, and will be significant for future planning and building in the urban environment.Here is a snap-shot of some of the presentations, special forums, and new initiatives to be launched at SB08. 

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The ‘hyper-urbanisation’ of Asia:

Encouraging sustainable development:

Innovative use of energy on show at SB08:

Materials for sustainable building:

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