Tour: Microturbines at Astor Wine and Spirits
January 28th at 399 Lafayette
Astor Wines generates its own electricity using two natural gas-powered microturbines in their storage cellar. Bruce Beckwith and Cory Glick of RSP Systems will host a tour of the Capstone microturbine technology. Andrew Fisher, president of Astor Wines & Spirits, will discuss the costs and benefits of their commitment to sustainable practices from grape to bottle. 4:15 to 6pm, includes refreshments. Read on for more details and to buy tickets.

LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop
January 30th at Pfizer
This course forges beyond the basics into the intricacies of the LEED for New Construction v2.2 Rating System. Using case studies and exercises to reinforce learning, attendees should already have a firm grasp of USGBC and LEED. Registration for the LEED NC v2.2 exam ends on March 31st, 2009. Full day program from 8:30am to 5pm, includes a light breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Sign up.

LEED NC v2.2 Study Group
February 2nd at Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW 10.0
Feeling overwhelmed? This instructor-led course provides a focused exam-prep strategy. It is required that attend a full-day LEED Technical Review Workshop before taking this course, and bring your copy of the LEED NC v2.2 reference guide. Registration for the LEED NC v2.2 exam ends on March 31st, 2009. This course will run for five consecutive Monday starting Feb. 2nd, from 5 to 7pm. Sign up here.

1st Wednesday Technical Roundtable: Energy Modeling February 4th, at Bovis Lend Lease LMB, Inc.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW 1.0
Architects, building owners and developers can use energy modeling as an informational tool to help guide design, building performance, and investment decisions. This panel will address the parameters of information an energy model can present, their applicability in existing building, and requirements of ASHRAE, LEED, NYSERDA, and State codes. Buy tickets now.

LEED 2009: Everything You Need to Know
February 4th at Bloomberg LP
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW 1.5
A detailed overview of LEED 2009 from Brendan Owens, Vice-President of Technical Development at USGBC National. He will explore the technical changes that have led to the re-weighting of the LEED credits, and introduce "the bookshelf system" and regional bonus credits. Refreshments from 5:30pm, presentation from 6:15 to 7:15pm, followed by Q&A. Book tickets now!

High Performance Building Salon: Gordon Holness on Building Information Modeling
February 12th at Knoll Showroom
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW 1.5; PDH credit pending
Gordon Holness, one of the nation’s leading mechanical engineers, will speak on the promise and possibilities of BIM. Streamlining integrated design processes from the early stages, through to post-occupancy operations will be the focus of the evening's discussion. Drinks from 5:30pm, presentation from 6:15pm, Q&A until 7:45pm. Space is limited, please buy tickets now.