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"Drawing on the Experience and Innovation of Green Technology from Japan for Sustainable Building" seminar

Monday, November 16, 2009, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Angeles – JETRO Los Angeles, in partnership with the Asian American Architects and Engineers Association (AAa/e), held a seminar "Drawing on the Experience and Innovation of Green Technology from Japan for Sustainable Building" at the Kyoto Grand Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

"Concise, high level presentations presented by experts in their industries." – Event attendee

The Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, Junichi Ihara, made the opening remarks, and was followed by a panel discussion on cutting-edge technologies originating from Japan – highly efficient HVAC and photovoltaic systems, in addition to green rooftop farms and gardens – and their potential application for sustainable building in the U.S. The event was moderated by Russell Vare, a renewable energy advisor for the Build-Los Angeles Community College District.

  1. Presentation by John Suzukida, Consultant for Daikin AC
    "Japan Experiences with HVAC Systems for a Sustainable Future"
  2. Presentation by Robert Zerner, Business Development Executive for Sanyo
    "Solar Innovations from Japan"
  3. Presentation by Hiroyuki Uemura, Director of R&D for ENVEC
    "Rooftop Farms and Gardens"

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    "Informative, well organized meeting - well attended with great networking possibilities." – Event attendee

    The event attracted close to 140 architects, engineers, city officials, and other green building industry professionals. Table presentations showcased various Japanese green technology vendors including Affinity, Daikin AC, ENVEC, Fuji Electric, Shinshinblock, Takagi, and Wood One. Event attendees had a unique opportunity to engage in high-level networking opportunities and learn more about cutting-edge green technologies from Japan.

    For additional information about this past event, please contact Stephen_Tanaka@jetro.go.jp