July 2, 2007—The International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE) invites all those with experience in designing, building or operating high performance buildings to take part in the Sustainable Building Challenge 2007-2008. SBC08 is a continuation of the Green Building Challenge process that began in 1996 and has since engaged more than 20 countries in project assessments, displayed in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2005.
The SBC08 process will result in the selection of a broad range of high-performance buildings from around the world to be assessed by the proponents and then presented and discussed at the World Sustainable Building Conference in Melbourne, Australia, in September, 2008. The process is open to any broad-scope assessment system, including LEED.
SBC08 is a screening process, rather than a competition, say the organizers; the purpose is to ensure that proposed projects offer geographic diversity and replicability, and that the information presented is of high quality and interest.
US teams interested in applying may download further details about the program, and the expression of interest form. The deadline for completed forms has been extended to September 15, 2007. Information on how to apply from outside the US is also available online.
