Master Class in Sustainable Design: Carolyn Steel
May 1st at Haworth Showroom
Join us for a presentation by London-based Architect Carolyn Steel on her groundbreaking book, Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives. Carolyn is an architect, lecturer, and writer whose 20 years experience transcends traditional barriers between disciplines. Details and tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD: 1.0

Special thanks to Haworth for sponsoring this series.

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.

Hungry New York: Synergies between Sustainable Food and Green Buildings
May 5th at The City Bakery
This event will be one of the first opportunities for committed advocates in the fields of sustainable food and green building to collaborate. Carolyn Steel, architect and author of Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives, will moderate a discussion on how New York City can be re-imagend as a thriving, sustainable community. A very limited number of tickets available here.

1st Wednesday Technical Roundtable: Building Integrated Wind Power
May 6th at Bovis Lend Lease
Join us for an up-to-date discussion on 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

Tour: Green Depot Bowery Retail Store
May 12th at 222 Bowery
On track for LEED-CI Platinum certification, this unique store features a Building Slice exhibit that allows customers to see the different elements that go into green construction, and Green Depot cleaning products on tap--bring your own refillable bottles for a free fill-up after the tour! Tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

High Performance Green Building Salon: Designing with Wind
May 14th at Knoll Showroom
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about designing buildings based on airflow and natural ventilation. Tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD: 1.5

LEED for New Construction v2.2 Technical Review Workshops
May 15th, 22nd and June 15th at Acuity Brands Showroom
It's not too late to prepare for LEED-NC v2.2! The program uses 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. Details here.

Tour: Herman Miller National Design Center
May 19th 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. This tour was originally scheduled for April 22nd. More information and tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

Tour: Green Roofs of Battery Park City
May 20th at the Riverhouse and other locations
A rare opportunity to hear from experts involved in the planning, designing, and installation of a variety of green roofs. You will learn about the role green roofs play in the nationally recognized Battery Park City Authority’s “Green Guidelines.” More information and tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.0

Volunteer at USGBC New York events!
USGBC New York relies on volunteer help with guest registration and other logistics for all of our educational events. Volunteering at a USGBC New York event is is a great way to meet people in the green building industry and to attend an event for free. If you’re interested, please send us an email.

Preservation Is Sustainability: How to Make Your Older Building More Energy Efficient
May 7th at The Museum of the City of New York
Explore the link between historic preservation and green design to see how preservation can enhance energy efficiency. This workshop will give owners/stewards of historic houses and multi-family properties tips on restoring their buildings in a way that is sensitive to the historic element and contributes to sustainability. Call 212.534.1672, ext. 3395 to order tickets. Full details here.

Green Apples and Bad Apples
NRDC's annual Earth Day listings available here.