EXPO: Early Bird Pricing Ends MondayTake advantage of early bird pricing for full pass tickets by Monday, September 1st and earn up to ten AIA credits from your choice of over 30 educational sessions. Each session is worth 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Continuing Education Credit (AIA credits may also be used by NY State Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors). LEED maintenance credits (GBCI CE Hours) will be announced soon.
Also, don't miss Friday's deadline to submit inventions for the Green Garage Inventor's competition. Details here.
Department of Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri to be Expo Master Speaker
At this year's Expo, Robert D. LiMandri will discuss the Department of Building’s role in the implementation of Mayor Bloomberg’s PLANYC initiatives and their continued focus on sustainability within the building industry. See other master speakers.
Volunteers Needed for Expo
Urban Green Council is looking for Expo volunteers for everything from coat check to registration, and all things in between. Volunteer spaces are limited and preference will be given to those who have volunteered at our events in the past. Email volunteer@urbangreencouncil.org for more details.
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.
HABITAT MAGAZINE FEATURES 1000 SUPERS
EXISTING BUILDINGS, THE GREENEST GADGETS
HAMBURG ECO-CITY ENTERS PHASE II
A FARM ON EVERY FLOOR
A THOUSAND POINTS ON LIGHT
WASTE EQUALS DESIGN
WIND TURBINE AS HOOD ORNAMENT
Spent Fluorescent Lamp Management Seminar
Did you know that fluorescent lamps, widely used by businesses, public facilities, and buildings of all types, contain Mercury, a toxic pollutant, and require special management when disposed? Learn what you need to know about proper fluorescent lamp disposal and recycling at this seminar.
NYSDEC Annex Building at 11-15 47 Ave, Thursday, October 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Event is FREE, but RSVP required at mlakhtar@gw.dec.state.ny.us
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.
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