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Promoting sustainable architecture worldwide

Promoting sustainable architecture worldwide. Edward Schwarz Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, Switzerland. Our sponsor – Holcim Ltd (Switzerland).

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Promoting sustainable architecture worldwide

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  1. Promoting sustainable architecture worldwide Edward SchwarzHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, Switzerland

  2. Our sponsor – Holcim Ltd (Switzerland) • Holcim is one of the world's leading suppliers of cement (155 mio t in 2007) and aggregates (188 mio t in 2007) as well as further activities such as ready-mix concrete and asphalt including services. • The Group holds majority and minority interests in more than 70 countries on all continents and employs some 90,000 people. • Net sales amounted to 27.1 billion Swiss Francs in 2007.

  3. Holcim: Building foundations for society’s future “We want to know what happens to our materialsand how we can contribute to sustainable development.” Markus Akermann, CEO Holcim Ltd

  4. A tangible step towards sustainable development “Sustainable construction is a way for the building industry to move towards achieving sustainable development …” UNEP – United Nations Environment Programme

  5. massachusetts institute of technology Partner Universities Advisory BoardK. Töpfer, E. Norten, S. Upton, Y. Kakabadse, A. Lovins, M. Yunus, R. Soiron

  6. Holistic approach to sustainable construction Sustainable construction is building in a way that is socially, economically, environmentally, functionally, and aesthetically balanced to meet today's needs and to provide and conserve resources for future generations.

  7. “Target issues” for sustainable construction • Quantum change and transferability • Progress: Significant advancements • Ecological quality and energy conservation • Planet: Environmental performance • Economic performance and compatibility • Prosperity: Economic efficiency • Ethical standards and social equity • People: Social responsibility • Contextual and aesthetic impact • Proficiency: Architectural quality

  8. Implementation funding for promising research projects and building initiatives Symposium series to debate future approaches to the built environment Initiatives to promote sustainability in construction “Target issues” – Interdisciplinarity – Regionality International competitions to recognize outstanding projects and visions Website, exhibitions, lectures, publications: communication

  9. Global (Holcim) network: Active on all continents • Fastest growing economies and cities • Need for change and contextual solutions • Vision: Sustainable green region

  10. Regional “Green City” initiative driven by Singapore • Proudly supported and encouraged by Holcim • Excited to share with the architects of the world

  11. “Thank you for making our world more sustainable” San Rafael-Unido, Caracas, Venezuela: Global Holcim Award Gold 2006

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