Tomorrow is the last chance for Urban Green Council Members to vote for up to three (3) At-Large Board Candidates and one Emerging Green Builder Candidate for the next election cycle. If you are not currently a member, please JOIN today to be eligible to vote. If you have questions about your membership status, please contact us at membership@urbangreencouncil.org.
We're giving all of our subscribers the opportunity to take advantage of our new 2010 Membership Benefits at 2009 rates. Benefits include $50 off an annual Zip Car membership, a 25% discount at the BuildingGreen store, and discounts at Green Depot's online store. Our new $250 Annual SUPPORTER rate allows unlimited access to all *non-premium events like Green Building Tours, Monthly Salons, Technical Roundtable Sessions, Oppositions, Master Classes, and Member Meetings. Or brighten the new year for a green friend or colleague with a gift membership.
*Premium events include Urban Green Expo, Gala, and other events to be determined by Urban Green Council.
1st Wednesday Technical Roundtable: Lighting Retrofits
Feb 3rd at Bovis
Utilizing Goshow Architects’ new office as a case study, the program provides attendees with a great opportunity to learn how to improve energy efficiency in existing commercial buildings in compliance with Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed Greener Greater Buildings Plan. This event was originally scheduled for January 6th but has been rescheduled. Details here.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 1.5 (AIA credits may also be used by NY State Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
Green Building Design & Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process (BD+C)
Feb 5th at Pfizer
This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential. This workshop provides 7 GBCI CE Hours, the continuing education credits needed by LEED APs who want to specialize. Details here.
Green Building Design Foundations: The Basics of LEED 2009 and Implementation of a Collaborative Design Process
March 2nd at Arup
This 4-hour course is 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 Foundations” course is the “why” and “how.” Details here.
AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 4.0 (AIA credits may also be used by NY State Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
Ambasz’s Living Walls at Beunos Aires Museum of Modern Art
Bruder Adds Another Gem to Greater Pheonix
Green Homes: The Best of 2009
Tree-Cycling
Cleveland Bets on Public Space
Green Street Cred
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