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02-04-09: It's not too late to take LEED for Commercial Interiors v2.0!

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February 12
Salon: Gordon Holness on Building Information Modeling

February 13
LEED for Commercial Interiors Technical Review Workshop

March 24
Tour: Bird Boutique Commercial Interior

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Sign up for the LEED CI Technical Review Workshop
February 13th at conEdison
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW 7/CPD 7; CEU 0.7
CFM/FMP Credit: 7

Aimed at building tenants and designers interested in learning and applying the principles of sustainability, this course forges beyond the basics into the intricacies of the LEED for CI v2.0 rating system. Using examples and case studies, it addresses technologies and strategies for achieving LEED credits in leased spaces. Registration for the LEED CI v2.0 exam ends on March 31st, 2009. For more information, and to sign up, read here

Education 

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.

Tour: Bird Boutique Commercial Interior
March 24th at 203 Grand Street
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 1.0
This space, designed by Ole Sondresen Architect and constructed by dba CGI Company, features locally salvaged wood, energy efficient lighting and controls, and low-flow water fixtures. The project is on track to become Brooklyn's first certified LEED CI project. Tour 4pm to 6pm. Space is limited, please buy tickets now.

News

Historic Structure Uses State of the Art Power
USGBC New York's tour of the microturbines at Astor Wines put a spotlight on clean energy alternatives, as interest in green retrofits to existing buildings grows. Watch the story hereNY1.com

USGBC New York's Discussion on Sustainable Design in Universities, GreenBuildingsNYC.com

Strawbale Construction: Green Building Naturally, LowImpactLiving.com

Chapter Selection

A Camera That Captures Footage of Greenhouse Gasses
A new camera that captures pictures of the massive emissions for the first time. A ground-breaking technology that will raise the visibility of greenhouse gasses, and change the way we see our carbon footprint forever. 
 
The Greening of Southie
Though it premiered nearly a year ago, this documentary on the construction of the first LEED certified residential building in South Boston remains a must-see. 

Global 100: The Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, Global100.org