Wolfgang Werner

What: Wolfgang Werner, Director of Sustainability at Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm with practices in building structure, building skin and building performance, will be a featured speaker at the Sports Venue Design, Operations and Technology 2010 Conference, part of the Stadia Design & Technology Expo, April 26 to 28 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Mr. Werner’s presentation on April 28 at 9:30 a.m. and will focus on “Sustainability Opportunities for Stadia and Arenas.”

The Expo’s conferences and exhibition provides diverse opportunities for participants to deepen their understanding of the sports venue and major sporting event industries. There will be two conference streams running on all three days of the event. Stream 1 will be Sports Venue Architecture and Design plus Management, Operations and Technology. Stream 2 will be Stadium Revenue Summit – intensive working conference sessions on how to enhance income streams from sports venues, with detailed case studies and examples from the some of the most successful projects around the world.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, Manhattan

Who: Wolfgang Werner, Director of Sustainability, Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. Mr. Werner is a registered architect experienced in sustainable design and construction practices and forensic evaluation of structures. He is an LEED accredited professional and the head of Thornton Tomasetti’s sustainability department. In that capacity he is involved with implementing sustainable office operations and sustainable design consulting services.

Why: Stadia Design & Technology North America 2010 is a unique business development and knowledge-building environment for those interested in the design, construction, refurbishment and management of stadiums.

About Thornton Tomasetti (www.ThorntonTomasetti.com)
Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering services to clients worldwide on buildings of all sizes and complexity. From the tallest buildings and the longest spans, to innovative building systems and materials, the firm is committed to creating the best solutions through its technical ingenuity, pursuit of excellence, and responsiveness to client needs. Our work is in three practice areas: Building Structures, Building Skin and Building Performance. Founded in 1956 as Lev Zetlin & Associates, today Thornton Tomasetti is a 550-person organization of engineers and architects collaborating from offices across the United States and in Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, Moscow, and the Middle East.

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