Emerging Green Builders LEED Crash Course
April 18th at Green Spaces
If you are preparing for a LEED AP exam, come to this 4-hour Crash Course. Providing both an overarching review of the LEED rating system and exam tips, the course uses the first LEED Platinum skyscraper as a case study. Registration here.
AIA HSW/SD 4.0

LEED for New Construction v2.2 Study Group
April 20th at Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom
For people preparing for the LEED NC v2.2 exam who want further structure and guidance. If you are having difficulty staying motivated, or feel overwhelmed, this instructor-led course provides a focused exam preparation strategy. This course will run for five consecutive Monday evenings from 5 to 7pm. More information and tickets here. 
AIA HSW/SD: 10

Tour: Herman Miller National Design Center
April 22nd at 1177 Avenue of the Americas
Herman Miller's National Design Center was the first LEED-CI Gold rating to be awarded in New York City. Please join us for refreshments and a tour of the facility led by the Herman Miller project team. More information and tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

The Visionaire Mobile Workshop
April 23rd at 70 Little West Street
Join our Emerging Green Builders and ULI's Young Leaders Group for a tour of The Visionaire. On track for LEED Platinum certification, this project will become one of the city’s most sustainably built high-rises. A cocktail reception follows the tour and presentation, tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

Project Earth Day: Fashion Show, Design Competition and After Party
April 23rd at Openhouse Showroom
Dedicated to green design principles and sustainability, please join us for the third annual Project Earth Day Fashion Show and Design Competition. Brought to you by USGBC New York's Emerging Green Builders, the winners announcement will be followed by an After Party. Full details and tickets here.

Tour: Bronx Library Center
April 28th at 310 East Kingsbridge Road, the Bronx
Come tour the first publicly funded building in the five boroughs to receive LEED certification, and learn more about a public client’s perspective on benefits of sustainable design for public construction. Tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

Weathering the Storm: Brainstorming session on sharing resources and cutting costs
May 5th at Bovis Lend Lease
We invite representatives of design firms to a forum exploring ways we can sustain and strengthen the green building community during this period of economic turmoil. Please RSVP here.

1st Wednesday Technical Roundtable: Building Integrated Wind Power
May 6th at Bovis Lend Lease
Join us for an up-to-date discussion of wind energy theory, wind resources, turbine types and sizes, siting and other practical considerations. Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of the benefits and constraints of wind energy in an urban environment. Tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

High Performance Green Building Salon: Designing the Wind
May 14th at Knoll Showroom
As architects and designers, we know how difficult it is to properly facilitate this simple, age old tradition, but how easy it is to enjoy. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about designing buildings based on airflow and natural ventilation. Tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD: 1.5

Request for Volunteers: Green Codes Task Force
We are in the final phase of this project and have an opportunity for a volunteer to help finalize the supporting information before we present the report to the Mayor’s Office in June. The most suitable applicants will have a background in architecture or engineering, and be available between April 20th and May 8th
Full details here.

Maintain to Sustain: Delivering on ASHRAE's Sustainability Promise
April 28th at the Hard Rock Cafe, Times Square
ASHRAE President William Harrison will speak at the organization's April Dinner Meeting. He will discuss market trends, education, certification, and much more. More information here.

Skanska Day: Build with us!
April 18th at The Brooklyn Children's Museum
This fun day of activities allows children to explore the world of construction, while showcasing eco-friendly building practices, and highlighting what it took to build the Museum. Registration here.