Take Advantage of Expo Early Bird Incentives
 Over a hundred Exhibitors will fill the halls of Urban Green Expo with the most innovative products in building green on September 29th and 30th. By popular demand, Urban Green will open up the floor for the after-work crowd this year, as well as provide refreshments throughout — all in addition to two days of top-notch programming. Exhibitors who sign up before June 15 are eligible for the following Early Bird Incentives (while supplies last):
- Complimentary quarter-page ad in conference program
- Corner booth with greater showroom access
- Increased visibility through our Product Showcase on the Trade Show floor
- Participation in Passport for Prizes
To reserve your booth, or find out more about Urban Green Expo, contact us at expo@urbangreencouncil.org or (212) 514-9385, Ext 13.
Call for Proposals Deadline: June 15th
The deadline for the Urban Green Expo Call for Proposals is fast approaching. This year's theme, Pushing the Envelope, will explore building enclosures, performance verification, and innovative building processes and systems. Download the Call for Proposals or submit a proposal today.
Welcome to New Urban Green Sponsors
Urban Green is excited to welcome Brooklyn Real Estate specialists Aguayo & Huebener to our list of dedicated sponsors. Learn more about the benefits of sponsorship today or contact us at (212) 514-9385, Ext. 19 for more information.
Green Design Foundations: The Basics of Intergrated Design and Implementation of LEED 2009
June 17th at Acuity
This 4-hour course is designed for those seeking a technical introduction to the collaborative green building design process and implementation of LEED 2009. If LEED workshops are the “what,” our “Green Design Foundations” course is the “why” and “how.” See tickets & details.
LEED Workshop: Core Concepts and Strategies (*Watertown, MA)
June 18th at Sasaki
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. This course will satisfy the eligibility requirement for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam. See tickets & details. *Note that this event is being held in Watertown, MA
LEED Workshop: Core Concepts and Strategies (New York, NY)
June 25th at Con Edison
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. This course will satisfy the eligibility requirement for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam. See tickets & details.
NYC Green Codes Task Force Education Series Session 1: Building a Resilient City
June 29th at Con Edison
Join Urban Green for a series of educational programs that will dig deeper into the details of some of the most important or technically challenging proposals that were released in the NYC Green Codes Task Force report. Session 1 is "Building a Resilient City": an introduction to the creation, mission and development process of the NYC Green Codes Task Force and a detailed discussion of proposals that address climate change impacts and passive survivability issues. See tickets & details.
Tour: Tapestry Mixed Income Housing Development
June 29th at Tapestry
Please join Urban Green Council for pre-occupancy tour of Tapestry, a mixed income LEED-NC project in the recently rezoned 125 Street Corridor in Harlem. Tapestry is a 12-story, 185-unit mixed-income rental apartment building pursuing LEED NC Gold. Tapestry is a NYC Housing Development Corp. Mixed-Income Housing and NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development project and is receiving incentives from the NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program. The project also meets the Enterprise Green Communities guidelines for environmental responsibility. See tickets & details.
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5th Annual NYIT Energy Conference: Building a Sustainable Future
Friday June 4, 2010
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual NYIT Energy Conference. Attendees may recieve five hours of Continuing Education Credits applicable to re-registration as a professional engineer or registered architect and $90 registration fee includes lunch at O'Neals' Restaurant. See details and agenda.
New York City the Future Metropolis
Thursday, June 10, 2010
What will New York City look like in 20 years? Solar One presents distinguished panelists speaking on an array of new technologies, research and development projects, and innovative, forward-looking design that will enhance our built environment. See details.
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