Gore to Address 2007 Convention in San Antonio

Former Vice President Al Gore will be the closing keynote speaker at the AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition on Saturday May 5, in San Antonio. The convention’s theme, “Growing Beyond Green,” will focus on future endeavors by architects to incorporate environmentally friendly concepts fully into their designs. Gore, who will talk about the built environment and its impact on greenhouse gas emissions, has recognized the recent partnership between the AIA and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to advance the concepts of environmentally conscious building design. “We are honored to have Vice President Gore, a champion of solutions to combat global warming, speak at our 2007 national convention,” said AIA CEO/Executive Vice President Christine McEntee. “We are fortunate to have someone of Mr. Gore’s stature help shine a spotlight to an often overlooked element—the impact that buildings have on the health of the overall environment.” The AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Expo will be held May 3-5. Stay tuned! (If you want to be notified as soon as registration is open, sign up on the convention Web site.)