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02-11-09: Gordon Holness on Building Information Modeling at tomorrow night's Salon!

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February 12
Salon: Gordon Holness on Building Information Modeling

February 13
LEED for Commercial Interiors Technical Review Workshop

February 27
LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop

March 24
Tour: Bird Boutique Commercial Interior

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High Performance Building Salon: Gordon Holness on Building Information Modeling
February 12th at Knoll Showroom
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.

AIA HSW 1.5; PDH 1.0

Education 

LEED for Commercial Interiors Technical Review Workshop
February 13th at conEdison
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

AIA HSW/CPD 7; CEU 0.7; CFM/FMP 7

LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop
February 27th at Pfizer
Registration for the LEED NC v2.2 exam ends on March 31st, 2009. This course is for folks with an intermediate to advanced understanding of the LEED for New Construction v2.2 Rating System, and those who have a firm grasp of USGBC. Although a solid overview of the building certification process is provided, including exam review, the course does not guarantee a passing score on the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. This full day program includes a light breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Sign up here.

AIA HSW/BOMI 7; CSI/IDCEC 0.7; CFM/FMP 7

Tour: Bird Boutique Commercial Interior
March 24th at 203 Grand Street
This space, designed by Ole Sondresen Architect and constructed by WM Dorvillier & 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.

AIA HSW/SD 1.0

News

BIM: Building Information Model - Standards for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Markets 
More and more important in a world struggling to recover from problems related to real-estate financing, BIM standards reduce costs in design, construction and management throughout the lifecycle of capital projects such as office buildings, bridges and airports. BIM standards also improve public safety and minimise disaster management risk. Read more hereGIM-International.com

Learn about the unknown hazards around you - the toxins you may be breathing
Information from the EPA on over 86,000 companies throughout the United States that emit hazardous air pollutants laid out visually on Google maps, PlanetHazard.com

Burn Baby Burn: The contraversial third option after landfills and recyling, News.BBC.co.uk

Chapter Selection

Brought to you by BOMA/NY's Energy/Sustainability Committee: Energy Action Day 2009
March 10th at the New York Hilton
Learn more about retro-commissioning, overcoming financial barriers to energy efficiency, LEED tips for new and existing buildings, getting the best price for renewable energy and much more. There are also opportunities to sponsor the event and showcase your products and services. Seminar from 8am to 1:30pm. More information here
 
High Road or Low Road: Job Quality in the New Green Economy
A new report commissioned by Change to Win, the Sierra Club, and the Teamsters and Laborers unions on the quality of the green jobs that could result from the economy recovery bill. 

Our House is a Net-Zero Energy House, SustainableIndustries.com