'The Green Revolution' - USGBC and Boston Host Committee Welcome Gala
November 19th, 2008 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Welcome Gala for the Greenbuild Conference will reflect on how Boston, as a city, has embraced “Going Green.” It is striving to become the “Greenest City” in the United States, and is making many changes in its new design to achieve this status!

Many of the city’s buildings have begun initiatives to be more accountable to the planet. Entire renovations for some buildings – Genzyme as an example – have demonstrated their commitment to the greening of Boston.

One of these buildings is the Boston Children’s Museum, the exclusive venue for the Greenbuild Welcome Gala. This is Boston’s first Green Museum, incorporating sustainable design into the building. Recycling played a large role in materials both removed from the old building and those being utilized in the addition. Over 3,000 plants, some of which were planted by children, now cover nearly 6,000 square feet of green roof.

Children are our future – what better place to celebrate the Green Revolution in Boston than in a place where everyday children are encouraged to stretch their imaginations and learn through experience. Designed for children and their families, the exhibits focus on science, culture, and environmental awareness – a perfect beginning for the next generation of the caretakers of the planet!