ASHRAE Building Retrofit Conference
On April 19th & 20th, join ASHRAE and a host of experts for a 2-day conference that will discuss raising the energy performance of NY's existing building stock.
This event, co-sponsored by Urban Green and endorsed by USGBC and BOMA, will feature owners such as Tony Malkin (Empire State Building) and Jody Durst (One Bryant Park), NYC Commissioner of Buildings Robert LiMandri, Rohit Aggarwala of Mayor Bloomberg’s Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability, and a number of nationally recognized technical experts. Two tracks of programs will focus on technical issues, and management & policy approaches. See tickets & details.
Spring Member Meeting
On April 27th, join over 150 top building professionals for New York's most popular green building networking event to be held at Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom. Become a new member or renew today to attend the Spring Member Meeting and a screening of the film Earth Days on April 13th for FREE - a savings of up to $40 on your annual membership. See details and tickets for the meeting and the many benefits of membership.
*A public guest list will be available for the Spring Member Meeting on March 31st. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Promotional tickets will be available in your confirmation emails once you join.
New 2010 Sponsors
Urban Green is proud to welcome Tishman Construction to our prestigious list of 2010 Sponsors. Tishman is one of the nation's leading construction management firms, providing a full range of construction services for four generations. Find out how you can become a sponsor and be a part of a new year of exciting Urban Green initiatives.
LEED Workshop: Green Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
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 (ID+C). Details & credit information here. This course provides 7 GBCI CE Hours (LEED ID+C Specific).
Author Talk: Richard Register on Ecocities
March 31th at Toto
Please join us at TOTO USA for a rare presentation by author Richard Register as he discusses the ideas in his book, EcoCities: Rebuilding Cities in Balance with Nature. Richard Register is one of the world's great theorists and authors in ecological city design and planning. Ecocities is about re-building cities and towns based on ecological principles for the long term sustainability, cultural vitality and health of the Earth’s biosphere.Details & credit information here.
High Performance Green Building Salon: Investigating Urban Agriculture
April 8th at Knoll Showroom
Please join Urban Green Council for a lively panel discussion of the issues surrounding urban agriculture and its potential applications in New York City. The panelists have a broad range of expertise. The presentation will include rooftop greenhouses on schools and commercial buildings, proposals for vertically integrated greenhouses for high rises and discussion of the engineering considerations necessary for interior food production. Details here. AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 1.5 (AIA credits may also be used by NY State Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors - see Section 17 & 18 on the NY State Professional Engineering page.
 Urban Green Film Screen: Earth Days, with Director Q&A to follow
April 13th at Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Auditorium
Urban Green will host an advance screening of Robert Stone’s Earth Days. This highly anticipated film explores the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement. Mr. Stone’s award-winning, critically acclaimed work includes Guerilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst (2004) and Oswald’s Ghost (2007). Following the film, Robert Fox of Cook+Fox will lead a discussion and audience Q&A with the director. Watch the trailer. Get tickets and details for this tour. This event is free for members at our SUPPORTER level or higher.
2010 Living Building Challenge ROAD SHOW
April 21st at Acuity Brands Lighting
Living Building Challenge is coming to New York. The ROAD SHOW is a tour of in-person introductory workshops to share the tenets of the Challenge with advanced practitioners throughout the United States and Canada. There are now more than sixty projects in process from coast to coast pursuing certification under this vigorous performance standard and interest continues to rise. Details here
LEED Workshop: Core Concepts and Strategies
April 30th at Pfizer
Please join Urban Green Council for this official USGBC 200-level 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. Details and credit information here
NORCs in NYC
Reviving a Poor Neighborhood for Its Inhabitants
Students for a Sustainable Future EXPO
April 20th at Pace University
In partnership with the Green Schools Coalition of Westchester, CELF invites students, teachers, administrators, facilities and business personnel and parents to explore and explain all the salient aspects of a schools' journey to green. Visit the website or download the flyer.
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