Study Group: LEED NC v2.2
March 9th at Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom
The LEED NC v2.2 exam will be retired on June 30th, 2009. Registration for the LEED NC v2.2 exam ends on March 31st, 2009. For people who have already attended a full-day LEED Technical Review Workshop, this course takes place for five consecutive Monday evenings from 5 to 7pm. Sign up here.
AIA HSW/SD 10.0

High Performance Green Building Salon: Climate Change in New York
March 12th at Knoll Showroom
A focused presentation and discussion of how elements of climate change, from small to monumental, will physically impact our own community. Come learn about the 2007 Latrobe Prize team’s research and design strategies to protect the NewYork-New Jersey region from sea level rise and storm surge flooding, more details and tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.5

Technical Review Workshop: LEED NC v2.2
March 20th at conEdison
The LEED NC v2.2 exam will be retired on June 30th, 2009. Registration for the LEED NC v2.2 exam ends on March 31st, 2009.  This course forges beyond the basics using examples, case studies and exercises to reinforce learning. Attendees should have a firm grasp of USGBC and LEED. Full-day program includes a light breakfast, lunch, and coffee, sign up here.
AIA HSW/BOMI: 7; CSI/IDCEC: 0.7; IFMA: 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

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. 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.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

High Performance Green Building Salon: Melrose Commons, LEED for Neighborhood Development in Action
April 2nd at Knoll Showroom
An exciting discussion about Melrose Commons in the South Bronx, an area devastated by years of neglect, which is currently participating in the LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Program. Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC (MAP) and their partners will share the latest on the challenges of sustainable design for communities and affordable housing. 
AIA HSW/SD 1.5

Solar in the City: A Panel Discussion and Networking Event
March 12th at the CUNY Graduate Center 
Solar energy in dense urban areas presents unique challenges and opportunities. This panel will explore how solar fits into the scheme for sustainable commercial and large residential buildings in an urban setting. More information, and tickets here.

Into the Open: Positioning Practice
March 4th to May 1st at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center
An exhibition hosted by Parsons The New School for Design focusing on civic engagement in American architectural practice. Features 16 architectural groups who actively engage communities, responding to social and environmental issues.

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