SBIC Announces Agenda for Super Thursday

Washington, DC, September 19, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has released the agenda for its annual Super Thursday program, which will take place Thursday, December 7, 2006 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center as part of the Ecobuild Federal conference and exhibition. The goal of Super Thursday is to educate SBIC members and friends about the current state of sustainability across the building design and construction industry. Super Thursday events include SBIC's FORUM 2006 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, and the Annual Awards Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. These events directly follow the Ecobuild Federal Keynote Address by renowned architect, lecturer and author, Ed Mazria, AIA, which takes place from 1-2:00 PM. Registration through SBIC is required for FORUM 2006 and early bird admission starts at $75 per person. Registration details will be posted at SBICouncil.org in late September. The Awards Reception is open to all Ecobuild Federal conference attendees and SBIC members free of charge. Awards Reception guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments as they network and celebrate the exemplary work of their colleagues. Helen English, Executive Director of SBIC explains, "We are proud to once again make Ecobuild Federal the home for SBIC's annual Super Thursday events. Ecobuild shares our Beyond GreenTM philosophy which is why we are a major supporter of this event. It is also an excellent platform for SBIC to fulfill its mission of educating the industry on sustainable building design. We are especially thrilled that Ecobuild has anchored our Super Thursday events with a keynote address by Ed Mazria. From his 1979 seminal work, The Passive Solar Energy Book, to Architecture2030.org„Ÿa global movement to address our current climate crisis, Ed has been at the forefront of sustainability, shaping our approach to buildings for more than 30 years." This year, in keeping with our tradition of exploring all the elements of a high performance building, SBIC's FORUM 2006 will examine the nexus between 'sustainable' and 'healthy and productive' design. Using the Whole Building Design Guide (www.WBDG.org) as a starting point, presenters will discuss occupant health and well-being, and how a high performance building contributes to physical and psychological comfort. SBIC's Annual Awards Reception recognizes the exceptional contributions that SBIC members and partners make to sustainability across the United States. Now in its sixth year, this prestigious program has received significant attention throughout the industry and the media. The Best Sustainable Practices category (open to SBIC members only) continues to recognize the best products, processes, educational tools and outreach initiatives related to America's built environment. The Exemplary Sustainable Buildings category (open to all) recognizes institutional, residential and government buildings that demonstrate the successful application of the 'whole building approach to design.' This year we are inviting applications that have focused on the interaction between 'sustainable' and 'healthy and productive' attributes. SBIC's Educational Workshops at Ecobuild Federal The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council will present a series of three educational workshops as part of the Ecobuild Federal Conference. Early bird registration fees begin at $145 per workshop. To register for these and other Ecobuild Federal events, please visit the conference website: www.ecobuildfederal.com. SBIC members in good standing will receive a 25% discount when purchasing an Ecobuild Federal conference passport. Exhibit and keynote admission is free before November 4, 2006 ($25 value). Press passes are also available. SBIC's educational workshops include: Beyond GreenTM-December 5, 2006, 9:00am-12:00 noon. The market for high performance buildings has become increasin

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