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Sustainable development in the Riviera Maya means development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Given the rapid tourism and urban growth along the Mexican Caribbean coast, and as part of our on-going efforts to promote sustainable development in the region, CEA is hosting a two-day workshop focusing on sustainable building. Our hope is to encourage new models of development that will help ensure that our children’s children will enjoy the richness of the jungle, the coolness of cenote water, the beauty of the reef, the brilliance of the sky, and all of the other wonders of the Mexican Caribbean coast.
Sustainable development means growth which: -
Minimizes dependence on fossil fuels;
- Minimizes dependence upon chemicals and unnatural substances;
- Minimizes encroachment on the natural world; and
- Meets human needs fairly and efficiently.
The two-day conference will present the principles, strategies, and techniques primarily for professionals on Friday, and for small scale buildings (homes, condos, and small businesses) on Saturday.
Who should attend:
Architects, developers, builders, condo and homeowners, building owners and managers, and government officials. The ideas presented during the conference will apply to the Riviera Maya, as well as any other area of the world where development puts pressure on a coastline.
Spanish and English:
All presentations will be translated into both Spanish and English.
More information:
Paul Sánchez-Navarro
or Ed Blume.
Schedule
Friday, February 17
Sustainable Cities, Developments,and Large Enterprises
Friday’s presentations focus on principles and practices for larger scale developments, such as cities, housing developments, and large resorts and businesses.
8:00 a.m. Registration
Light breakfast (included in registration fee)
8:30 a.m. Intelligent and Green Building in Mexico
Initiatives, developments and projects for new sustainable building, construction and property in Mexico. Includes market trends and explores how to identify business opportunities around technological integration in homes and buildings.
Cesar Trevino
President, Mexico Green Building Council
9:00 a.m. Considerations for a Coastal Environment
Uniqueness of the Yucatan Peninsula, including geohydrology, ecosystems and the Mesoamerican Reef
Sam Meacham
Director, Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuífero de Q. Roo (CINDAQ)
9:30 a.m. Sustianable Planning and Design for Livable Communities
Communities that integrate the benefits of sunlight, water, agriculture, wind and local resources have a competitive edge over those that use non-renewable resources.
Speaker to be determined
10:30 a.m. Case Studies of Green Communities
Examples show the potential for green communities in the Riviera Maya
Greg Franta
Principal Architect, Rocky Mountain Institute, Boulder, Colorado, USA
11:00 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. Beautiful Design Complements Sustainability
Successful projects combine striking designs and sustainability
Greg Schnurr
Developer
12:15 p.m. Lunch (included in registration fee)
1:00 p.m. Large-scale Energy Production
Solar and wind generated electricity for housing developments, resorts, and large businesses
Speaker to be determined
2:15 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Alternatives to Traditional Waste Management
Composting toilets, wastewater gardens, storm water control
3:45 p.m. Possibilities for a Sustainable Akumal Pueblo
Design considerations and options for a larger Akumal pueblo
Paul Sánchez-Navarro
Director, Centro Ecológico Akumal
Saturday, February 18
Sustainable Homes and Small Businesses
Saturday’s presentations focus on sustainable principles and practices for individual homes, condo buildings, small businesses, and other smaller enterprises.
8:00 a.m. Registration
Light breakfast (included in registration fee)
8:30 a.m. Intelligent and Green Building in Mexico (Review)
Initiatives, developments and projects for new sustainable building, construction and property in Mexico. Includes market trends and explores how to identify business opportunities around technological integration in homes and buildings.
Cesar Trevino
President, Mexico Green Building Council
9:00 a.m. Considerations for a Coastal Environment (Review)
Uniqueness of the Yucatan Peninsula, including geohydrology, ecosystems and the Mesoamerican Reef
Sam Meacham
Director, Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuífero de Q. Roo (CINDAQ)
9:30 a.m. Outstanding Examples of Sustainable Homes and Buildings
Greg Franta
Principal Architect, Rocky Mountain Institute, Boulder, Colorado, USA
10:00 a.m. Capturing Nature's Freebies: Siting and Good Design
Site selection and planning, landscaping, rainwater management and use, healthy building materials, and energy efficiency
Sherrie Gruder
Sustainable Design Specialist and Energy Program Coordinator University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
11:00 a.m. Tour of Sustainable Homes and Businesses in Akumal
12:15 p.m. Lunch (included in registration fee)
1:00 p.m. Small Scale Energy Production
Solar electricity and hot water, wind-generated electricity for homes and small businesses
Cameron Boyd
Director, Centro Ecológico Sian Ka'an (CESiaK), Tulum
2:15 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Waste and Water Management for Homes and Small Businesses
3:30 p.m. Real World Sustainable Design Issues
Bring your designs and ideas for green building projects and get advice from the presenters on solving problems, or on improving the designs in three separate breakout sessions on siting and design, waste treatment, and energy.
4:30 p.m. Future Considerations and Conclusions
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
* The final program might vary slightly.
Registration
Sustainable Development in the Riviera Maya
Akumal, Mexico,
February 17 & 18, 2006
Sign up for the workshops online, or please send check or money order with the following information:
Your name and Organization name (if appropriate)
Mailing address: City/State/Postal code/Country
E-mail - Phone (day time) - Phone (evening)
Course fee:
$40 (USD) or $400 MN one day.
$80 (USD) or $800 MN for both.
Lodging:
Several lodging options are listed on CEA’s Web site in the EcoDirectory.
Make check payable in the U.S. to:
Yucatan Environmental Foundation
Mail check in U.S. to:
Yucatan Environmental Foundation
PO Box 2116, Madison, WI 53701-2116 USA
Make check payable in Mexico to:
Centro Ukana I Akumal, A.C.
Mail check in Mexico to:
Centro Ecológico Akumal
Apartado Postal 2
Akumal, Quintana Roo, 77730 México
More information: Ed Blume.
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