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Urban Green is hosting a special post-conference luncheon for sustainability leaders, Urban Green staff, board members and conference speakers.

Registration for this brief, informal lunch and discussion is by invitation only.

Urban Green is hosting a special post-conference luncheon for sustainability leaders, Urban Green staff, board members and conference speakers.

Registration for this brief, informal lunch and discussion is by invitation only.

Urban Green is hosting a special post-conference luncheon for sustainability leaders, Urban Green staff, board members and conference speakers.

Registration for this brief, informal lunch and discussion is by invitation only.

Urban Green is hosting a special post-conference luncheon for sustainability leaders, Urban Green staff, board members and conference speakers.

Registration for this brief, informal lunch and discussion is by invitation only.

Facades+ is a two-day conference that unites top professionals from the worlds of design, fabrication and construction to consider how high-performance envelopes contribute to and are shaped by NYC’s unique architectural landscape. At Facades+NY, attendees will learn how to innovate all steps of facade implementation—from systems and materials to designs and delivery strategies—and hear about the latest projects in NYC and around the world.

Urban Green community members receive a special discount with the code USGBCNY19.

To learn more, visit facadesplus.com.

This event is co-sponsored by New York Passive House. 

Come to our first Gingerbread Passive House competition and show off your building skills! Urban Green Council and New York Passive House members are encouraged to form teams to create the ultimate passive house structure… made of gingerbread. Illustrate Passive House principles using only edible materials typically used in gingerbread houses (think: spreadable marshmallow as insulation). This will be a fun event whether you are a Passive House (or gingerbread house) expert or novice.

How will this work?

• Teams (maximum of four people) will be provided with a basic gingerbread house kit to build a gingerbread house with visible passive house details.
• Each team will be given 30 minutes to complete their designs and 5 minutes to explain their approach. Of course, a gingerbread house will not pass a blower door test, but it will be expected to avoid thermal bridges!
• Points will be awarded for accuracy, creativity, and presentation. Participants are encouraged to bring their leftover candies and other edible gingerbread-making components.

Who can participate?

Anyone who would like to test their gingerbread-passive-house building skills!

If your team is already assembled, please contact Kaitlin Logsdon at kl@urbangreencouncil.org.

Food (in addition to gingerbread) and beverages will be available.  

Watch: Passive House Building Explained in 90 Seconds

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials has been completely revamped to teach building professionals how to begin making efficiency improvements the very next day. 

WHAT'S NEW?

• Increased focus on systems thinking
• Action planning component to facilitate thinking about costs, benefits, and next steps of energy and sustainability measures
• Enhanced content on cooling to meet the needs of more markets 
• The 4Ms: a framework to define the actions necessary to achieve operational best practices
• New chapter on resilience
• New study tools to help students ace the exam, including online practice exams and flashcards

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

Instructors will be expected to use the new content for all classes starting in the New Year. In order to become certified to teach the updated version, Instructors must register for the Review Webinar on this page. 

The Review Webinar includes a 50-minute video and a 10-question assessment to confirm Instructors are up to speed on the changes. Once they’ve passed with 100%, they will receive an updated certificate and approval to teach the new version.

Currently, all materials are accessible through the Instructor Portal on GPRO.org. Partners are encoruaged to view the Webinar as well in order to understand the changes. 

To become recertified, instructors must follow the steps below:

1. Register for the webinar via the form below.
2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email, including links to the approx. 50-minute video and the assessment. 
3. Watch the video and complete the assessment. 
4. GPRO Administration will email you a new PDF Instructor Certificate within 1-2 weeks of completing the webinar and assessment. 

If you have any questionrs or forgot your GPRO.org portal login password, feel free to contact GPRO Administration at gpro@urbangreencouncil.org. 

View photos of our 2018 Gala on flickr, and be sure to check out the GIFs from our Gala photobooth.

Cocktails | Gourmet Food Stations | Seated Dessert and Program
Business Attire

HONORING

Peter Riguardi
Chairman and President, New York Tri-State Region
JLL

Peter Riguardi leads all JLL operations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. He is responsible for broadening the company’s local platform by developing key client relationships, leading major projects, maintaining senior real estate industry contacts and political relationships, and recruiting new talent. He oversees a team of almost 2,700 professionals in seven offices throughout the Tri-state area. Riguardi developed and implemented a program to expand the New York leasing and brokerage business, retail brokerage business, investment sales. Under Riguardi's leadership, JLL has been instrumental to the green building movement in New York City. In 2007, they led the groundbreaking retrofit of the Empire State Building which led to a 38 percent reduction in energy consumption of this historic building. 

Questions?

Contact us at gala@urbangreencouncil.org or 212.514.9385, ext. 124.

Address

The Lighthouse
Pier 61, Chelsea Piers
New York, NY 10011

GALA SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS

Chairman - $25,000
Premier table for 10, and most prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials.
(Tax-deductible amt $23,250)

Benefactor - $15,000
Preferred table for 10, and prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials.
(Tax-deductible amt: $13,350)

Host - $10,000
Select table for 10, and prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials.
(Tax-deductible amt: $8,350)

Patron - $7,500
Four tickets with preferred seating, and prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials.
(Tax-deductible amt: $6,840)

Supporter - $2,500
Two tickets with reserved seating and listing in all Gala promotional materials.
(Tax-deductible amt: $2,170)

Friend - $875
Single Ticket
(Tax-deductible amt: $710)

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF RESILIENCE

What is the future of our city regions? Will they be unbearably hot and regularly flooded by intense rains and high tides?  Will they be increasingly unhealthy and more divided between 'us and them'?  Will there be a lack of green space and job opportunities?

CitiesAlive provides green infrastructure solutions to urban challenges by bringing together designers, researchers, contractors, manufacturers, and policymakers. Discover how to shape a healthier, more resilient future in NYC this September.

Their 2018 conference will explore how we can shape a healthier, more resilient future in NYC. Over 80 expert speakers will explore topics like flood management, biodiversity, biophilic design, urban agriculture, vertical forests, coastal greening, green finance, new performance metrics, advancements in policy and new research findings.

Register before June 29 and save with code CAPartner50!

Facades+ is a two-day conference that unites top professionals from the worlds of design, fabrication and construction to consider how high-performance envelopes contribute to and are shaped by NYC’s unique architectural landscape. At Facades+NY, attendees will learn how to innovate all steps of facade implementation—from systems and materials to designs and delivery strategies—and hear about the latest projects in NYC and around the world.

April 19th: Hear leading researchers and professionals speak, and network with top manufacturers from across the AEC industry in our Methods+ Materials gallery.

• Keynotes by international, award-winning architects Francine Houben (Mecanoo) + Ian Ritchie (Ian Ritchie Architects)

April 20th: Take your pick of deep-diving workshops lead by industry-leading designers, engineers, and specialists.

To learn more and register, visit facadesplus.com.