Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) has said that it would like to invite the public to a talk by Architect Vincent Pieri being organized in conjunction with the US Embassy and the Department of Architecture and Urban Design of the University of Malta on the subject of eco-effective building.

The presentation will focus on practical ways of implementing sustainable strategies, with an emphasis on the cost savings and environmental benefits of such techniques. The issue of restoration and retrofitting of old buildings will be of special interest as this challenge facing many Maltese homeowners has not until now been given much attention. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Mr. Vincent Pieri is an American architect who focuses on the integration of sustainable strategies into the built environment. Mr. Pieri’s work and experience across the Caribbean gives him unique insight into the issues surrounding the development of green architectural design and planning.

The talk is free of charge, open to the general public and is of special relevance to homeowners, developers, architects, students and NGO members.

he presentation is to be held on Thursday, the 30th of September, 2010 at 6.30pm at Hall D, Dept of Architecture, University of Malta, (follow the signs from the Gateway Building) Further information, may be obtained from the U.S. Embassy email: usembmalta@state.gov – Tel: 2561-4118

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