Ecobuild is the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment and the UK’s largest construction event of any kind.

The Ecobuild conference - new thinking, challenging ideas, renowned commentators
The Ecobuild conferences focuses on new thinking and challenging ideas, as well as the pressing issues affecting Government policy and the construction sector - how to keep the industry profitable, remain committed to a low carbon built environment, and manage the country's economy through a low growth period with record levels of public debt.

Continuing the three stream format for 2012, it engages in big picture debates on international political co-operation, the role of science and technology, and the psychology of climate change, through to more tangible issues such as how the UK construction sector needs to change, the role of architects, refurbishing the existing stock, building more houses, the impact of the Energy and Localism Acts, and the implications of the proposed NPPF.

David Craven, General Manager Sustainability for Woods Bagot will be chairing and speaking a session at Ecobuild on Wednesday 21 March.

David is a designer, sustainable buildings advocate and Senior Associate with Woods Bagot. He has been at the forefront of the Green Building Industry for over 15 years, and has held sustainable buildings leadership positions in the private, public, academic and not-for-profit sectors.

David is responsible for providing strategic advice on sustainability to external clients and also within the organisation. 

Wednesday 21 March, 2012
12.30 – 14.00     Hi tech, new tech, eco tech materials
Fast moving, rich and fascinating, the world of materials innovation is the one which, arguably, carries the great part of the burden of moving the design and building industries away from petro-chemical dependence. But towards what? We examine some of the more exciting opportunities.

12.30 – 12.55    Why green isn’t always green – selecting eco materials in interior design
Anna Whitehead, Interior Designer and Head of Environment Committee, British Institute of Interior Design

12.55 – 13.20    Recent innovations in eco tech materials
Jim Biddulph, Studio Material Executive, Material Lab

13.20 – 13.40    Reimagination: materials and eco design
Chris Lefteri, Principal, Chris Lefteri Design

13.40 – 14.00    Selecting the right materials and finish
David Craven, General Manager Sustainability, Woods Bagot