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EEBA Press ReleaseContact: Dianne Walsh Date: September 23, 2002 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CONFERENCE DRAWS FROM SEPTEMBER 11TH TO ADDRESS DURABILITY AND SAFETY ISSUES IN HOME CONSTRUCTIONMinneapolis, MN (September 23, 2002) -- In response to the events of September 11, World Trade Center Redevelopment team member, Carl Galioto, AIA, will serve as keynote speaker at the opening session of the Energy & Environmental Building Association's Excellence In Building Conference. Galioto's topic, "The Future of Buildings: How Design Impacts Durability", will address how the events of September 11th have impacted the design and construction of all buildings to withstand both natural and man-made disasters; and the nexus between design, energy efficiency and durability. This marks the 20th anniversary of the conference which runs from October 9-12 at the Sheraton Phoenix East Hotel in Mesa, Arizona. It is the industry's oldest educational venue focusing on the house as a system for better building performance. The 2002 conference will be the largest in the history of the organization. "The EEBA conference brings together the leading experts to provide the information the industry needs to improve the performance of new and existing homes", notes conference chair, Randall Foltz, Vice President, Pulte Homes SW. "Improved home durability and performance is a win-win for consumer, builder, mortgage companies and realtors, Foltz continues. "Homes are more affordable, safer, and more energy and resource efficient." The 4-day conference attracts an international audience of builders, manufacturers, architects, designers, realtors and code officials with over 100 educational sessions and hands-on demonstrations. An exhibit area provides attendees with an opportunity to learn more about product and service advancements. Other activities within the conference schedule include the US Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star builder awards, a Habitat for Humanity building blitz with Masco Corporation's Contractor Services/Environments For Living initiative, and the US Department of Energy's Building America/Houses That Work Consumer Education Programs hosted by Home Depot and Pulte Homes SW. The EEBA Excellence in Building conference is sponsored in part by the US EPA's Energy Star Program, US Department of Energy's Building America Program, Andersen Corporation, The Home Depot, Fannie Mae, and MASCO Environments for Living. The Energy & Environmental Building Association is an international, membership based, nonprofit organization that promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities. For a full conference program schedule or to learn more about the organization visit www.eeba.org/conference. # # # # |