German Timber Promotion Fund sponsors LEAF Awards

German Timber Promotion Fund sponsors Best Sustainable Development category at prestigious Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008.

The German Timber Promotion Fund, the main marketing agency of the German forest and wood based industry, is lending its support to the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008 by sponsoring the Best Sustainable Development category of the Awards which will be presented at a spectacular dinner at the Dorchester Hotel, London on 23 October.

Now in their fifth year, the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards have rapidly become the most prestigious worldwide architectural prize, recognising excellence in international architectural.

The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008 are open to all companies, technologies and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the world of architecture, and who continue to set the benchmark for the buildings of tomorrow.

Among previous winners have been ARB Bank, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, America's Cup Foredeck Building, Valencia, Spain; The Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada and The Green Building, Manchester, UK.

Dr Thorsten Mrosek, Head of Marketing International, German Timber Promotion Fund commented: "The German Timber Promotion Fund is dedicated to supporting sustainable and green building practices around the world".

"Our non-profit marketing organisation believes that modern wood products from sustainably managed forests and innovative wood construction can greatly contribute to build a sustainable lifestyle".

"The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards are seen as an ideal opportunity to support leading international examples of excellence and innovation in the field of sustainable building".

Simona Kastly, Emirates Glass LEAF Awards Project Manager commented; "It is great testiment to the status of the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards that we have the support of such a well regarded association known for its championing of sustainable building practices".

The closing date for the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008 is 1 September.

For an entry form and details of how to enter please visit the website.

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