The 21st Edge Debate: 13th September 2004

Is the Stick a big enough Carrot?

Energy certification of non-domestic buildings - will proposed changes to the building regulations do the trick?

Introduction:

Robin Nicholson
The Edge and Edward Cullinan Architects

Chair

Ian Coull
Chief Executive, Slough Estates and Chair of the Sustainability Forum

Speakers:

Building energy certification and the EU Directive- an introduction

Bill Bordass - William Bordass Associates and the Usable Building Trust
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Building energy certification- the property market's perspective

Paul McNamara - Research Director, Prudential Investment Managers Ltd Honorary President, the Society of Property Researchers
Vice-chair, the Investment Property Forum
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Sticks and carrots are for donkeys- engage people and raise aspirations

Peter Martin - CarbonSense- raising awareness of climate change and stimulating action

The Debate:
To Chatham House rules

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