BCIT Downtown,  555 Seymour St, Vancouver.

What are the impacts material innovation and green rating systems are having on green building? Are manufacturers chasing certification credits or are those same credits driving innovation? Four international green building experts weigh in as part of a panel discussion hosted by Light House and moderated by Executive Director Tracy Casavant. Take in a special showcase of green building materials to incorporate into your next project, network with colleagues, enjoy a complete breakfast buffet, and gain valuable insights from our panel of distinguished experts. Don't miss it!
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• Miranda Gardiner, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Stantec. Miranda is the past manager of LEED Technical Development for the US Green Building Council.  Her experience includes technical support of the Indoor Environmental Quality Technical Advisory Group and related work for LEED® 2009, the launch of LEED® Pilot Credit Library in 2010, and development of the green building rating system for the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council.      
• Sébastien Garon, Principal, Sébastien Garon Architecture + Design. Sébastien currently chairs the LEED-Canada Technical Advisory Group on Materials and is a member of the LEED-Canada Steering Committee and CaGBC's LEED Faculty. He chaired the Canadian adaptation of the LEED for New Construction 2009, formerly served as one of the three national LEED Review Team Leaders, and took part in the development of the new LEED BD+C and ID+C examination.       
• Patti Southard, Program Manager, King County's "GreenTools" Program. Patti has worked in the sustainable building industry for more than 15 years and is currently Program Manager for King County's "GreenTools" program. At King County, Southard is also creative director for the EcoConsumer Program and provides technical assistance for the County's LEED and Built Green initiatives.
• Wayne Ward, Commercial Director, BRE Canada. Wayne comes from a multi-disciplinary consultancy background with over 20 years experience in design and construction projects. He most recently focused on residential markets and inner city regeneration, including Carbon 60 and Carbon Zero design as Commercial Director for BRE Scotland. Wayne provides technical support to the BRE Group on product development and wider sustainability issues, including policy implementation.