International Skyrise Greenery Conference to Return in November 2013 Renowned International Thought Leaders and Local Experts to Present Topics on the Theme of Density vs Greenery

Singapore, 30 April 2013 - Online registration for the International Skyrise Greenery Conference (ISGC) 2013 opens today, at greenurbanscapeasia.com. Following a successful first edition in 2010, the ISGC will return from 7 to 8 November 2013 at Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the theme of "Density vs Greenery", ISGC 2013 will feature renowned international thought leaders and local experts, including USA's Kathryn Gustafson, Italy's Stefano Boeri, Germany's Dr -Ing Manfred Koehler, Switzerland's Nathalie Baumann, as well as Singapore's Dr Liu Thai Ker and Wong Mun Summ. The ISGC 2013 will be held alongside the inaugural GreenUrbanScape Asia[1], an international trade exhibition for landscape, leisure, greenery design, construction, and technology.

ISGC 2013 is jointly organised by the National Parks Board (NParks), Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE), Landscape Industry Association (Singapore) (LIAS), Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA), and Singex Exhibition Ventures Pte Ltd, with International Green Roof Association as Supporting Organisation. This partnership aims to create a collaborative, multi-disciplinary knowledge-sharing platform for all skyrise greenery stakeholders. Taking place in a city that has gone through five decades of greening, the Conference will be a rewarding time for delegates, as they will gain insight on some of the world's best skyrise greenery practices and projects right here in Singapore.

ISGC 2013 will include four keynote presentations, three plenary sessions, multiple concurrent conference sessions, and a technical tour component. The speakers will present topics such as:

• Urban greenery planning and policies
• Research and development in skyrise greenery
• Ecological approach to greening cities
• Green wall and green roof installations and techniques
• Highlights of international skyrise greenery projects[2]

Mr Damian Tang, Chairman of ISGC Committee and President of SILA, says, "Skyrise greenery is becoming ever more urgent and demanding, given the need to mitigate against the effects of climate change. Design aspirations, space constraints and development densities present excellent opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaboration and open knowledge sharing. Singapore, as Asia's skyrise greenery hub, is a model for other metropolises around the world. By gathering various stakeholders in Singapore, and delivering a programme with a wide range of topics, we believe that ISGC 2013 will set the pace for the holistic exchange of ideas in urban greenery innovations, and fulfill its potential of transforming our cityscapes and people's lives."

Technical tours to provide insight on Singapore's greening successes

Over the past fifty years, Singapore has successfully evolved into a metropolis renowned for environmental sustainability and urban greenery. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in technical tours for on-site exposure to industry-acclaimed projects in Singapore. The tours will include guided visits to sites such as PARKROYAL on Pickering, 158 Cecil Street, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, ITE College Central, 6 Battery Road, Nanyang Polytechnic and Punggol New Town, where green roofs, green walls, and other forms of horticulture have been fitted seamlessly into the built environment.

Skyrise Greenery Awards 2013

On 7 Nov 2013, the Skyrise Greenery Awards will be presented at ISGC 2013. Since 2008, the Skyrise Greenery Awards has honoured outstanding projects that demonstrate creativity in integrating green elements into buildings. This year, the participants will stand a chance to receive attractive cash prizes of up to $8,000. Interested participants can submit their entries for the Skyrise Greenery Awards 2013 via www.nparks.gov.sg/skyrisegreenery

International exhibition to be a dynamic marketplace for regional landscape, horticulture and floriculture industry players

ISGC 2013 will be held alongside the inaugural GreenUrbanScape Asia, where 150 international exhibitors will be showcasing their latest landscape products and urban greenery innovations to some 4,000 trade visitors from across Asia. Taking place from 7 to 9 November at Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre, GreenUrbanScape Asia is supported by Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc., British Association of Landscape Industries, Indonesia Flower Association, International Association of Horticulture Products, Landscape Contractors Association of the Philippines, Landscape Industries Association of Western Australia, Orchid Society of South East Asia, Taiwan Floriculture Development Association, and Workplace Safety and Health Council (Singapore). ISGC 2013 and GreenUrbanScape Asia are key events organised in commemoration of 50 Years of Greening Singapore, a year-long showcase of community efforts to keep Singapore green and vibrant.

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