 We're kicking off the new season with our Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting on June 18th at Greenhouse, New York's first nightclub seeking LEED Certification. We will present the Urban Green Service Awards to volunteers who made outstanding contributions to our initiatives this year. Read more about it here.
If you decide to RENEW or JOIN before June 17th, you can attend the membership meeting for *FREE. Join us and to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and connect with the rapidly expanding community of Urban Green professionals.
A New Look for Urban Green Council
You might have noticed that we recently changed our name and look. As the New York Chapter of the USGBC, we'll continue to provide high quality educational programming and advocate for a greener New York. Don't forget to add info@urbangreencouncil.org to your safe senders list so the Urban Green Weekly won't land in your spam filter.
LEED for New Construction v2.2 Study Group
June 8th Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom
Designed 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. Starts on June 8th with four sessions to follow. Tickets here.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 10.0
Tour: Bronx Library Center LEED NC Silver
June 9th at Bronx Library
Visit the first publicly funded building in the five boroughs of New York City to receive LEED certification, and a center that builds upon the rich architectural traditions of The New York Public Library while setting a standard for the future. Also, a valuable opportunity to learn a public client’s perspective on benefits and challenges of sustainable design. Tickets here.
AIA HSW/SD: 1.0
High Performance Green Building Salon: Daylighting Design in Existing Buildings
June 11th at the Knoll Showroom.
Daylighting for Existing Buildings is, ironically, an exercise in designing from the inside out. Siting, solar orientation, and adjacent structures are established. Fenestration and other building exterior characteristics are changeable, but with significant expense. Our highly experienced panel discusses the available daylighting strategies for existing buildings through case studies. Tickets here.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 1.5
LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop
June 15th at Acuity Brands Showroom
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.
LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
June 18th at Acuity Brands Showroom
Gain essential knowledge of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts. Essential for those seeking a better understanding of LEED or pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate (Tier I) credential. Course will provide the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering with real project examples to help demonstrate and reinforce learning. Details here.
Green Building Operations and Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process
June 19th at Pfizer Conference Area, Lower Concourse
Intended for building owners, operators and maintenance professionals involved in implementing LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance or pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP+ (Tier II) credential in commercial operations and maintenance. Integration of case studies and strategies throughout will encourage students to apply knowledge to real-life situations. Details here.
LEED Stampede, Archpaper.com
NYC Drinking and Water Supply Report (PDF), NYC.gov
Windsor Terrace Cohousing May Have Greenest Building in NYC, Brooklyn Eagle
Sea’s Rise May Prove the Greater in Northeast, New York Times
The Architect 50: Sustainability a Major Component of New Ranking, Architect Magazine
Mini Golf course in Brooklyn created from Recycled Materials, New York Times
Green the Capitol Campaign, ASLA.org
Historic Preservation and Green Architecture: Friends or Foes?, Chicago Tribune Online
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