2008 FuturArc Forum reached over 3,000 Architecture, Construction and Engineering (AEC) Professionals, demonstrating sustainable design principles
As proof mounts that carbon emissions are affecting the environment, the regional 2008 FuturArc Forum series, held March 27-28 in
The 2008 Green Building Market Report, released at the Sydney FuturArc Event on Friday, found that 85% of the Australian architects, engineers, contractors and building owners surveyed have been involved in green building projects to date. The report surveyed over 1,200 architects, contractors, building developers and owners in Australia, South East Asia and China, and has found the key driver of sustainable design across all countries surveyed is ‘being part of an industry that values the environment’ (73%). 77% of Australian respondents mentioned that ‘rising energy prices’ are a key consideration in their use of sustainable design.
The highlight of this year’s FuturArc forum event was the inaugural FuturArc prize, the first green building design competition in Asia Pacific, created to demonstrate the capabilities of sustainable design. The competition was jointly organised by BCI Asia and principle event sponsor Autodesk. The competition sought green design solutions for three pre-selected sites in
“My passion for architecture and building technology has been enriched by entering this design competition,” said Edy Lim, design competition winner. “The challenging research of relevant projects in
Mr Lim’s award-winning design for
- Double façade to create a noise and temperature buffer with windows that open to control natural air flows around the building
- Thermal mass roof garden with ponds to insulate the roof of the building resulting in lower heating costs
- Mechanical ventilation stacks to purge potential pollutant sources such as hot air from photocopiers, computer rooms and kitchens and to assist with cooling the whole building
“A first of its kind, the FuturArc contest is a great platform for talented designers to showcase their work. It also serves as a launch pad for architectural students who aspire to make a difference with green design,” commented Dr. Matthias Krups, CEO of BCI Group. “The stellar line up of judges including Dr. Nirmal Kishnani, Senior Lecturer at the
Noting that the FuturArc Prize contestants had experienced first-hand the benefits and power of ‘designing green’ using a Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology powered by Autodesk’s Revit suite of software solutions for the building industry, Emmanuel Samuel, Director, Sales Development, Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Autodesk APAC, described this as part of a growing shift towards green design.
The 2008 FuturArc Forum featured industry luminaries from the architectural, building and construction industries, government associations and academia discussing the key issues and challenges facing companies today in the development of green buildings and implementation of greener building practices. The event was opened by Emmanuel Samuel. Over 3,000 participants are attended the eight FuturArc forum events across
“We’re seeing a gradual but profound shift in the demand among both public and private sector organisations across the world for an increased emphasis on greener building practices, and advanced design technology plays a profound role in making this goal a reality” explained Samuel. “Autodesk is committed to developing and innovating on tools such as the Revit platform to meet the green building design demands of both our customers and users.”
For more information on the FuturArc Forum in
For summaries of the 2008 Green Building Market Report created by BCI Australia in conjunction with the Green Building Council of Australia or more information on Edy Lim’s winning design for Bouquet St, South Brisbane, please contact Melissa Tait on 02 8424 8529.
About BCI Group BCI Group is the leading provider of construction information in Asia-Pacific. Contributing to construction market efficiency by helping supply and demand find each other, BCI Asia provides concise information on new projects and building technologies, thereby stimulating progress in design, construction methods and building materials. BCI also publishes FuturArc, a quarterly journal that showcases the new and progressive in architecture in Asia-Pacific. Recognising the significant impact the built form has on society and the environment, FuturArc advocates for architecture that demonstrates creativity, social responsibility and sustainability. It encourages architects, engineers and developers to become innovators in design and early adopters of technologies. About Autodesk Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualise, simulate and analyse real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
