Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo Slated for May
16136 Tue, 02/10/2009 - 12:35pm
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–The sixth annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo is scheduled for May 8-9. The show describes itself as the only regional event of its kind that allows eco-minded professionals and public to meet and discuss green opportunities with members of the design and construction communities.
The event features over 150 exhibitors displaying the latest in green building technologies and practices, landscape and water conservation products and interior design products and furnishings. Exhibitors include Acme Environmental, C & K Landscape, Western Roofing, EnviroPlumbing, Sustainable Solutions, Rinnai, BMD, IES, Weston Solutions, Discover Green, MWD and Honeywell.
The AltBuild Expo hosts an array of educational lectures and demonstrations. Programs will include panel discussions, seminars and hands-on workshops led by top environmental and urban development experts.
There will also be a self-guided Green Homes Tour on Sunday, May 10th, sponsored by the City of Santa Monica.