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Greening Silicon Valley Roofs

Lunchtime Forum

Image courtesy of Flickr user Greenbelt Alliance

The next generation of the tech campus is currently being planned and built in Silicon Valley, and designs that focus on sustainability are the new trend. Tech giants Samsung and Facebook are leading the way with plans for green and living roofs at their new campuses. Learn about the motivating factors and benefits, and how these companies might act as a model for others.

+ Scott Birnbaum / Samsung Semiconductor
+ Heather Wiggins / NBBJ
+ Lauren Swezey / Facebook
+ Greg Sobotka / Gehry Partners
+ Rayna DeNiord / CMG Landscape Architecture
+ Laura Tam / SPUR

Co-sponsored by the Northern Section of the APA California Chapter. CM I 1.0 pending

Location

SPUR San Jose
76 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Email
[email protected]
Phone
408.638.0083

Admission

Free to APA & SPUR members
$10 for non-members
Okay to bring lunch

*Pre-registration NOT required

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.