Crew from Hildebrand construction build an AltBuilt concrete cabana during the ninth annual Alternative Building Materials and Design Expo at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Friday, May 11, 2012.

Presented by the City of Santa Monica, AltBuild Expo & Conference is considered the largest and most-respected green design and building expo in Southern California, serving top industry professionals—architects, builders, contractors, engineers, landscapers—and exhibitors, as well as a large consumer audience. The event highlights programming that serves both those already committed to, and those who are poised to enter, sustainable design.

The Expo features over 150 hand-picked exhibitors covering green building and design materials; energy efficiency techniques and technologies; alternative energy; water conservation and management; environmental plumbing; municipal and state agencies; and non-profit organizations. This year, the Expo also features a curated section of artisan materials and manufacturers.

More than 40 speakers will address sustainable and alternative building practices. Programming, speakers and exhibitors will be posted on www.altbuildexpo.com.

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