Meeting the Challenge of a Sustainable Urban Future: the contribution of green walls

Date 4 September 2014 15:11 - 5 September 2014 15:11
Venue Science Centre, Staffordshire University, Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF
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International Conference 2014

We are pleased to announce our first International Conference on Green Walls in urban areas.

Convenors: Professor John Dover & Mme Caroline Chiquet

Keynote Speakers

Keynote addresses at the conference will be delivered by

Dr Patrick Blanc (CNRSverticalgardenpatrickblanc), the man who did more than anyone to kick-start interest in the Living Walls concept with his dramatic Mur Vegetal installations.

Gary Grant (the Green Roof Consultancy), one of the leading advocates of green walls in the UK, will talk on "Living Walls: a multi-functional approach

Conference Location

The Conference will be held at Staffordshire University’s new £30 million Science Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. The campus is well served by major communication routes, with a train station a short walk away from the Science Centre and road access via the M6 motorway. Birmingham International Airport is probably our closest. Infomation on travel to the University campus can be found at: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/campuses/stoke/index.jsp and our Conference Office can advise if you have particular questions concerning travel.
 

Abstracts for posters are still being accepted! Please see below for details.


Presentations

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PRESENT A POSTER?
If you would like to present a poster at the meeting, please contact Professor John Dover ([email protected]) or Mme Caroline Chiquet ([email protected]) with the following information:

Title of contribution
Nature of presentation (e.g. Research/Case Study/Technical Evaluation)
Authors
Contact information (e-mail + postal address)

Key Deadlines

Deadline for poster submission: 21st August 2014     
Booking before: 21st August 2014
Conference: 4th-5th September 2014

For more details, fees and to book click here.

 

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