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02-18-09: Master Class - James Carpenter on Architectural Interpretations of Natural Phenomena

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LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop

March 4
1st Wednesday: Large Scale Stormwater Control

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LEED for New Construction v2.2 Study Group

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Tour: Bird Boutique Commercial Interior

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Master Class: Architectural Interpretations of Natural Phenomena


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Master Class in Sustainable Design:
James Carpenter on Architectural Interpretations of Natural Phenomena

March 31st at Haworth Showroom
USGBC New York's highly anticipated quarterly lunchtime series features the life and work of James Carpenter this March. His studio is a collaborative environment encouraging an exchange of ideas between architects, materials and structural engineers, environmental engineers and fabricators. Much of the design work is inspired by natural phenomena and the projects manifest this relationship perceptually, experientially and functionally. Space is limited, please buy tickets now.

Education 

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

1st Wednesday: Large Scale Stormwater Control (part 1 of 2)
March 4th at Bovis Lend Lease
This first in a two-part series on stormwater source control focuses on large scale projects. Susannah Drake, Principal at dland Studio and Eric Rothstein, Principal at eDesignDynamics will be on hand to discuss ongoing projects across the five boroughs. 8am - 9am. Space is limited, buy tickets now.

AIA HSW/SD 1.0

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

A Big Green Cheer for the Stimulous Bill 
Much of Obama's stimulous plan for economic recovery is predicated on green technologies, green energy, and green jobs. Read more hereSalon.com

400 Miles North
Editorial about the impact of climate change on migratory bird populations, NYTimes.com

Book in Brief: On Green Living, VerdantMag.com

Chapter Selection

Building Information Modeling: The Future of Construction
March 31th at the McGraw-Hill Auditorium
Skanska and Turner Construction Company make a presentation on their use and experience with Building Information Technology (BIM) in the making of the New Meadowlands Stadium (Skanska) and Yankee Stadium (Turner). These companies will meet in a side-by-side interactive format organized by project milestones that will give the audience an insider’s view of BIM implementation. More information here.
 
AIA 2.0; CMAA 2.0; PMI 2 PDUs

ASHRAE-NY Sustainability Committee Launches New HBDP Training Program
More information about the curriculum and certification here.

Abstract City: I lego N.Y., NYTimes.com