The RCI Foundation announced speakers and topics for its Symposium on Building Envelope Sustainability: The Future is in the Balance.

RALEIGH, N.C. - The RCI Foundation announced speakers and topics for its Symposium on Building Envelope Sustainability: The Future is in the Balance.

The event will be held April 30 to May 1, 2009, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Respected industry professionals will present on a range of topics from specific case studies in sustainability to new technological breakthroughs that will further advance the growing green movement. Energy consumption, lifecycle assessment, recycling material and green roofs are just a few of the issues that will be covered during the two-day event.

The symposium is intended for any building design professionals - architects, engineers, consultants, building material specifiers and contractors - interested in finding out how to contribute to a more sustainable built environment. For more information, call 800-828-1902, visitwww.rcifoundation.org, or stop by booth 1150.