Sustainability Seminar, 7th February 2018, 6-8pm
International Fairground, Hall 8, First Floor
Introduction:
The Kuwait Green Building Council (Kuwait GBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fajer Consultants, to bring the industry expert Mr. Steven Miller, head of Hospitality Group to Kuwait to deliver a speech on modular building systems in Kuwait. The sustainability seminar will offer a platform for everyone to connect, collaborate, share knowledge, build partnerships and create solutions for their respective industries.
Lecture Topic: Sustainable Modular Building System, Design, Manufacture, and Installation
Abstract: CIMC is the largest manufacturer of modular building systems in the world. The CIMC modular unit has been developed as a permanent mid-rise system fully furnished, structurally and MEP sound. Success is achieved by demonstrating that innovative design and patented building technology can truly alleviate traditional wasteful building techniques with shorted design and construction time and improved quality and cost. The system totally negates use of concrete, concrete block, bricks, and other very energy intense products reducing also air and sound pollution, use of water, electricity, and removal of waste products such as formwork, staging materials, wrappings, and trash. No piping, ducting, and wiring supply and waste on site for the areas of the modules.
Speaker:
Steven Miller, Head of Hospitality Group
Speaker Bio:
As the head of the Hospitality Group, Steven Miller brings decades of experience to GDI. Having worked with some of the world’s most esteemed architectural firms such as Kohn Pederson Fox, Perkins Eastman, and FX Fowle, as well as multi‐billion-dollar construction companies such as Shapoorj Pallonji International, Miller’s extensive experience enabled him to identify the key areas of growth across the design and construction market and earned him the esteemed accolade of Fellow in the AIA.
As a Hotel Planner and Designer, Mr. Miller completed hotel projects for several international brands including Hyatt, Hilton, Starwood, RF Hotels, Kempinski, Ritz Carlton, and Mandarin Oriental. His work on 3, 4, and 5 star hotels for these brands has earned him recognition as a planning specialist.
Mr. Miller’s architectural and planning skills include programming, project administration, conceptual design, design review, and construction administration. These attributes, combined with his business development and marketing skills have allowed Mr. Miller to develop a deep understanding of the elements that make successful projects. He is currently an advisor to developers on hotel and condominium projects in the Dominican Republic, Curacao, and Croatia.
Mr. Miller is an active member in the American Institute of Architects, currently serving as an International Regional Representative to the Strategic Council of the AIA. He is a Past Chairman of the Honorary Fellows jury, Past International Fellows representative to the College of Fellows, Past President and member of the European Chapter of the AIA, Founder and Board Member of the Middle East Chapter of the AIA, Past President and present board member of the International Professional Committee Advisory Group to the AIA, Founder and board member of the International Region of the AIA, and member of the Miami Chapter of the AIA.
Mr. Miller is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami’s School of Architecture’s Graduate Real Estate Development & Urbanism. He is a published author, having multiple writings published in Middle East development, design, and construction magazines as well as international publications on hotel architecture and design for new and sustainable regeneration of buildings. He also lectures on World Hotel Design both domestically and abroad and has won numerous industry awards throughout his career.
Event Agenda:
Seminar Green Buildings and Green Economy
7th February – Wednesday
18:00 – 18:05
Welcome note: Opening remarks from Kuwait GBC Chairman and AIA ME, Fajer Consultants
18:05 – 18:15
Opening remarks:
Kuwait Green Building Council
18:15 – 19:00
Lecture: Sustainable Modular Building System, Design, Manufacture, and Installation
Mr. Steven Miller, Head of Hospitality Group
19:00 – 19:15
Prayer break
19:15 – 20:00
Panel:
The future sustainability of Kuwait
Panelists:
Steven Miller, head of the Miller Hospitality Group
Eng. Khaled Al-Mashaan, Chairman of Kuwait GBC
To be decided
Kuwait Green Building Council, strategic partner
Fajer Consultants, strategic partner
AIA ME Chapter for Kuwait, supporting partner
General Secretariat of The Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD), supporting organization
