This conference sees to explore national and international sustainable construction topics ranging from basic concepts to the most advanced contemporary practices of eco-design, through the use of sustainable materials and building technologies, renewable sources of energy, water conservation, as well as case studies, legislation and market trends on sustainable construction.

Themes:
Innovative sustainable construction systems and processes
Design & technology for energy efficiency, conservation, durability and waste minimization
Sustainable building tools and methods
Bioclimatic Architecture and solar passive systems
Renewable Energies
Sustainable products and materials for construction
Use of non-conventional materials
Technologies for sustainable construction
Building certification
Public Policies and incentives
Cases studies

Visit http://www.anabbrasil.org/ecobuilding2008 for more information.