The Second International Conference on Technologies of Intelligent and Green Buildings will be held between March 28 and 30, announced a senior official of the Ministry of Construction in Beijing Thursday.

 

At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, Vice Minister Qiu Baoxing said construction administrations and relative organizations from Britain, the US, Canada, France, India and Singapore are co-hosting this meeting.

 

The ministry is preparing for the event, which more than 2,000 people will attend, including ministers and representatives from several countries.

 

The first meeting was held March 2005 in Beijing.

 

Qiu said the first meeting had greatly promoted the development of Green Architecture in China, and the second meeting is held upon its success.

 

"The conference is willing to set a communication platform for the better performance of new technologies and the products of intelligent and Green Buildings," he said.

 

The Second International Expo on Technologies and Products of Intelligent and Green Buildings will also be held during the same time.

 

(Xinhua News Agency February 17, 2006)