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Singapore hosts US hardwood conference

Architects and designers will be gathering in Singapore from June 14-17 2012 for the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention. Source: Timberbiz

Hosted by AHEC and organised by Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC), the theme of this year’s convention is – American Hardwood and Green Design: Life Cycle Assessment and the True Impact of Material Choice.

With a growing global focus on the environmentally conscious choices in architecture and design, speakers from around the world will address the sustainability of American hardwood, green design and introduce and discuss AHECs extensive Life Cycle Assessment study of American hardwoods.

Those interested in attending should visit www.ahec-singapore.com/seventeen for more information.