LEED in 2010
Urban Green presents a number of top-tier LEED courses that will prepare you for the new year.
Whether you're still looking for fundamental knowledge or are close to implementing a LEED project, courses are available for every professional level. You might also find the answers to your credentialy questions on our LEED FAQs page.
Jeff Brodsky, President of Related Management, Elected Chairman of the Board
Urban Green has elected Jeff Brodsky, President of Related Management as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Brodsky replaces Susan D. Kaplan, Vice President of Sustainability of the Battery Park City Authority, who served as Chairwoman in 2009. Read more.
Energy Survey
Green Light New York is a new non-profit dedicated to providing the city’s design, construction and real estate communities with training and resources on energy efficient lighting technologies. Please take a moment to complete this important survey that will be critical to shaping their new center.
Green Building Design & Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process (BD+C)
Feb 5th at Pfizer
This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential. This workshop provides 7 GBCI CE Hours, the continuing education credits needed by LEED APs who want to specialize. This is the only time Urban Green will offer this course this Quarter; space is limited register now to guarantee your spot! This event is free for members at our Supporter or higher level members. Details here.
LEED Core Conceptes & Strategies
Feb 26th at Pfizer
Please join Urban Green Council for this official USGBC Course intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED - including those with a stake in their company's or community's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential. This course will satisfy the eligibility requirement for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam. Details & credit information here.
Green Building Design Foundations: The Basics of LEED 2009 and Implementation of a Collaborative Design Process
March 2nd at Arup
This 4-hour course is designed for those seeking a technical introduction to green building design and the implementation of LEED 2009. If LEED is the “what,” Urban Green’s “Green Building Design Foundations” course is the “why” and “how.” Details here.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 4.0 (AIA credits may also be used by NY State Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
Green Interior Design and Construction: The LEED Implementation Process
March 26th at Pfizer
This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Interior Design + Construction credential. Details & credit information here.
ZeroHouse is Designed to be the Greenest of Them All
The Best Defense: the Battle is on to Save the Marshes
Passivhaus Slideshow
A Birds-Eye View of New Suburbia
First Images of Madsar City
Passive House for Landmark Buildings
Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes
“Garbage Warrior” will be screening at Union Docs on Friday, January 28, 2010 at 7:30pm. Presented by EGB and director Oliver Hodgem. See full details.
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Building Brooklyn Awards. This annual signature real estate industry event recognizes recently completed new and renovation construction projects that have had a positive impact on the borough's economy and quality of life. Deadline for nominations is Monday, February 22. Contact Lori Raphael at lraphael@brooklynchamber.com or (718) 875-1000 Ext. 140 for more information. See full details.
NYSERDA is funding an appliance rebate and recycling program in February. This opportunity can return up to $550 to the consumer for eligible appliance purchases. Download full details.
Urban Green is now accepting Sales and Management proposals for Urban Green Expo, to take place on September 29th and 30 of 2010. Download the Management Services RFP and the Sales RFP for more information.
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