Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (“HKGBC”) and Business Environment Council (“BEC”), and kindly sponsored by the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, an Expert Talk with David Gottfried was held on 23 Apr 2024 (Tue). With the theme of “Catalysing Green Building Movements at Scale: Think Global, Inspire Local”, this event promised to be an enlightening experience for all green building professionals in Hong Kong.
During the event, Mr David Gottfried, renowned for his exceptional contributions to the global sustainable building movement, drew upon his vast experience and insights and discuss the global trend of the green building movement, providing inspiration and valuable perspectives to further propel Hong Kong’s development in this field. Mr Gottfried’s presentation was followed by an interactive Q&A session, allowing the audience to engage directly with him.
Mr David Gottfried, the Founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Council, has been instrumental in initiating a global sustainable building movement that has now reached over 70 countries, with hundreds of thousands of projects in 180 countries. With a multidisciplinary background as a real estate developer, construction manager, and sustainable development management consultant, Mr Gottfried brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His vision revolves around revolutionising the design, construction, and operation of buildings and communities, with a focus on supporting the health and vitality of all life. He is also a regular lecturer for Stanford University's Civil Engineering Department.
Expertise areas of Mr David Gottfried include:
- Green technology: carbon storage materials (CO2-absorbing concrete);
- Greentech financing: venture investment in Greentech start-ups; and
- Green building engineering (greening and climate adapting).
