Innovative or Hot Topics
| Workshop 1 | Heating with Gas Boilers: | |
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What are the environmental advantages of Gas Fired Equipment? What are the challenges and practical solutions to implementing gaz heating in Lebanon? |
Mr. Habib Khoury Raphael , General Manager Mr. Joseph Saade, Senior Engineer Natgaz |
| Workshop 2 | Biomimicry: | |
| What is Biomimicry? How can we emulate nature to seek sustainable solutions to human challenges, and integrate it in our design methodology? | Mr. Adib Dada Founder. Lead Architect theOtherDada |
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| Workshop 3 | Green Accommodations & Responsible Tourism: | |
| How can we engage rural tourism towards more eco-friendly accommodation? What are the challenges and some solutions? |
Mrs. Martine Bteich President Lebanon Mountain Trail Association Mr. Jad Abou Arrage University Lecturer & Development Practitioner |
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| Workshop 4 | Smart Cities & Large Scale Projects: | |
| Smart Cities: Challenges & Creative Solutions to a more sustainable approach in designing large scale neighborhood or community projects | Dr. Walid Bakhos Urban Planner, PhD IBI Group |
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| Workshop 5 | Circular Economy & EcoDesign: | |
| What is the idea behind a Circular Economy and how can we contribute to it? Can we integrate a cradle-to-cradle approach in product development & project design? | Ms. Maya Karkour Co-founder EcoConsulting |
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| Workshop 6 | Wastewater Treatment: | |
| What are the most sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, their local availability, and challenges of implementation? How can we apply natural sewage treatment practices? | Mr. Rached Sarkis Civil Engineer – Consultant LGBC – Lebanon Green Building Council |
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| Workshop 7 | Aquaponics & Hydroponics: | |
| What are Aquaponics & Hydroponics, how do they differ from traditional agricultural practices? What are their advantages & drawbacks, cost, and barriers to implementation? | Dr. Ryan Lefers PHD – KAUST University, CEO – A&A Epiphany Mr. Hussam Hawa Director DIFAF Mr. Marc Aoun Environmental Scientist |