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CA 2014 - 12th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference

Date2014-11-12 - 2014-11-15

Deadline2014-03-03

VenueNashville , USA - United States USA - United States

Keywords

Websitehttps://www.citiesalive.org

Topics/Call fo Papers

CitiesAlive® is North America’s only conference dedicated to the green roof and wall industry. It brings together over 800 living architecture enthusiasts to share research, policy, and design developments.
The theme of the 12th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference is - "Water: the Key to Everything Green".
Water is fundamental to life and to living green infrastructure. At the 12th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference in Nashville, delegates will explore the many ways in which green roofs and walls can help manage our water resources more wisely. Participants will explore the science of performance, discover the many interrelationships between energy and water, and investigate the most forward thinking designs and policies that fuel essential innovation in green building and infrastructure.
New application process for 2014 CitiesAlive:
This year you may submit an individual paper (presentation) or a session proposal for the Design Track and Policy Track.
Session proposal: 1.5 hours (3 speakers with 3 presentations focused on a similar topic/theme)
Paper abstracts: 30 minutes (1 presentation will be placed with 2 other presentations who submitted individual papers)
For the Research Track we are only accepting paper abstracts.
2014 Topic Areas
The selection committee is now accepting abstracts with a focus on the following topic areas that reflect the major themes for the conference:
Water Management: Water Use, Water Efficiency; Wastewater; Stormwater; Process Water; Grey water; Non-potable water; Net Zero Water; Case studies; Irrigation
Waterproofing; Leak testing
Economics of living green infrastructure
Energy Efficiency
Health and Well-Being: Human Comfort; How Place Affects Behavior; Human Psychology; Evidence-Based Design; Active Design
International Challenges and Opportunities: Lessons Learned Internationally
Technologies and Innovations
Plant Survival in semi-arid climates
Design Innovation; Regenerative Design; Resilient Design; Biophilia; Universal Design; Adaptation; Flexibility; Integrated design
Performance Standards
Government and Policy: Policies/Programs/Codes; Legislation; Incentive Programs
Regional Hot Topic: Issues or projects of particular significance to Nashville and the Southeastern USA
Conference presentation will be organized along three major tracks (Research Track, Design Track, and Policy Track) and in 2014 we are focused on presentations in the topic areas listed above. Other topics are welcome but these subjects will be given priority.
Speaker Benefits
Aside from the recognition that comes with presenting ground-breaking research, innovative case studies or novel policy changes to a highly interested group of green roof and wall enthusiasts, attending CitiesAlive has additional benefits. As a speaker you will receive a reduced rate of $299 on the Delegate registration package, which includes the trade show, plenary sessions, the Awards of Excellence, networking receptions and all presentations. You will also receive a complimentary access to the conference proceedings (valued at $129).
The Selection Process
Submissions will be evaluated by independent multidisciplinary volunteer committees consisting of industry professionals whose criteria includes the following:
Submission displays innovation
Presents new information or describes a new process
Credentials of the authors
Relevance on the paper to the overall conference themes
There are three volunteer committees that select and review papers and session proposals:
1: Policy Track: Programs and Policies to Support Green Roofs and Green Walls.
2: Design Track: Green Roof / Green Wall Design and Implementation.
3. Research Track: Research/Technical Papers on Green Roof and Green Wall Performance.
All papers will be subjected to the selection process. Once selected, the Research Track papers will undergo a peer review process. Research Track presenters will be required to respond to peer review comments satisfactorily in order to have their papers accepted.
Interested in being part of a selection committee? Please contact Tamara Lee, tlee-AT-greenroofs.org.
If your paper abstract is selected:
Authors for an individual paper submission will be given 20 to 30 minute time slots in which to present and address questions.
Session proposals will be given 1.5 hour time slot in which to present and address questions (3 individual presentations are required here).
With the notification of acceptance of abstract, authors will receive final paper formatting instructions and a paper template. All speakers will be provided with an LCD projector and laptop for their presentation.
Detailed Speaker Timeline:
1. Call for papers and session proposals for Research, Design and Policy Track released December 27th, 2013.
2. Abstract submission deadline: Monday March 3, 2014
3. Candidates notified of their acceptances by: Monday March 31, 2014
4. Deadline for speakers to confirm interest in presenting by: Friday April 4, 2014
5. First draft of papers due for peer review (Research Track): June 2, 2014
6. Final draft of Policy Track and Design Track due: Monday, June 2, 2014
7. Peer reviewed papers returned to speakers (Research Track): July 7, 2014
8. Final draft of peer reviewed papers due (Research Track): Friday, October 17, 2014
9. Speaker PowerPoint presentations due: Monday October 27, 2014
10. CitiesAlive in Nashville: November 12 ? November 15. If you are selected to be a speaker at CitiesAlive 2014 your presentation will be scheduled for either Thursday November 13th or 14th at the Omni Hotel in Nashville.

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