Biomimicry Lecture in Rockford, February 21st

Lindsay is speaking about Biomimicry to the USGBC in Rockford next month!

Biomimicry - Use the Genius of Nature in Your Design & Tour the LEED Silver Certfied, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens hosted by the USGBC - Illinois Chapter!

Date: 21 Feb 2012
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107

Program Description:

Join the USGBC-Illinois Rockford/Northern IL Branch for a study of Biomimicry - The Conscious Emulation of Nature's Design and tour of the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens. (Submitted for 1.5 GBCI Hours)

This program will invite you to take a look at sustainability in nature. You will learn how your design can be influenced by studying the process, products, and performance of the living organism we call earth. Discover how nature provides us the Three "M"s - Models, Measures and Mentoring.  This evening also offers a tour of the LEED Silver Certified, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens.
Agenda:
5:30 - 5:45 Registration (You must arrive and register no later than 5:45 to take tour)
5:45 PM - 6:00 Late Registration
5:45 - 6:30 PM - Networking and Tour of Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Presentation followed by Q&A

Presenter: Lindsay James, Director of Strategic Sustainability, InterfaceFLOR