32BJ To Train 1000 Supers This Year
Everybody who lives in a New York City apartment building knows how important the superintendent is - but what is the super’s role in meeting the challenge of climate change?
Reducing New York City’s carbon footprint requires drastically reducing energy consumption of the City’s nearly 1 million existing buildings. Everyone who knows buildings knows that maintenance and operations are where the green battle will be won or lost, so it is clear that supers are of paramount importance.
32BJ, the largest building service workers union in the country, has launched a plan to train 1,000 green building superintendents this year. Good maintenance and informed choices in everything from light bulbs to cleaning products can have a major impact on the health of the urban environment.
Urban Green is proud to partner with 32BJ in this ambitious effort to foster a greener New York City. Learn more about the program.
Expo - Early Bird Pricing Thru September 1st
Don't forget to take advantage of our early bird pricing for this year's Urban Green Expo. Register before September 1st to get $50 off all full-conference passes providing access to 30+ educational events, off-site tours and networking events, in addition to the exhibition floor and farmer's market. Register today or find out more at expo@urbangreencouncil.org.
2009 Annual Gala
On Tuesday, September 22nd, Urban Green will Honor Mark S. Nicholls of the Bank of America Corporation and former Governor George E. Pataki for their outstanding contributions to a greener urban environment. To find out more, visit www.urbangreencouncil.org/gala2009
Green Building Design Foundations: The Basics of LEED 2009 and Implementation of a Collaborative Design Process
Aug 25th at MTA Offices
Join us for a 4-hour course designed for those seeking a technical introduction to green building design and the implementation of LEED 2009. If LEED is the “what,” Urban Green’s “Green Building Design Fundamentals” course is the “why” and “how.” The course will begin with a fundamental overview and then walk through a series of completed project case studies where the concepts have been effectively implemented. A question and answer session will follow. In addition to professional development this course will provide an excellent foundation for those studying for the LEED Green Associate exam. Details here
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 4.0
Are High Performance Buildings Really Performing: A Discussion with Drury B. Crawley
Sept 8th at Con Edison
Join ASHRAE New York for a provocative discussion of High Performance Buildings. Recent studies have shown that a significant number of sustainable, high performance buildings are not performing as well as anticipated. What went wrong between the design and actual performance? How can designers create and owners maintain better performing buildings? Drury B. Crawley, PhD and head of DOE’s Net Zero Commercial Building Initiative, will address these questions and more. Details and credit information here.
LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop
Sept 21st at Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom
The workshop provides essential knowledge of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts for those seeking a better understanding of LEED or pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate (Tier I) credential. Real project examples help demonstrate and reinforce learning. Some familiarity of USGBC and LEED, or USGBC's "Green Building Basics and LEED" instructor-led workshop or online program is recommended. Details and credit information here.
Green Building Operations & Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process
Sept 24th at Acuity Brands Lighting Showroom
This workshop is intended for building owners, operators and suppliers who are familiar with the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects, or those looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is also useful for design professionals, investors and appropriate for new LEED APs and those pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP Building Operations + Maintenance credential. Details and credit information here.
Green Home Projects in a Down Economy
Nation’s First Stimulus-Funded Housing to Break Ground in NYC
Capital Markets Partnership Starts Fund
AIANY & DOB Launch urbanSHED International Design Competition
AIA's New York chapter and the Department of Buildings launched an international design competition that will seek to redesign the concept of the urban construction shed around sustainable design principles. Learn more.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Offers Courses from its Green Roofing Professional (GRP) Accreditation Program
On September 16th, Green Roofs will offer ‘Green Roof Plants and Growing Media 401’ and schedule all 4 GRP courses as a part of its ‘Green Roofs Boot Camp’ starting on October 1st.
Fashion Institute of Technology at 7th Ave and 27th Street, September 16th and October 1st - 4th, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New York Restoration Project's Sustainable Summer Series
NYRP will launch its Sustainable Summer Series on July 30th. Refreshments provided by Angelica's Kitchen, HummusPlace, Quintessence, Spina, and Sustainable NYC. Series continues on August 13th, August 27th and September 10th.
Toyota Children's Learning Garden at 603 East 11th Street, July thru August, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Full details here.
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