Weekly Chapter Update - March 19, 2008
*NEW* Nominate a Natural Leader!
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The U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter will be presenting the 2008 Natural Leader Awards at the Emerald Gala on June 14th at the Field Museum. We are soliciting nominations for Natural Leaders in the following categories:
Intent to Matter recognizes a leader who is deliberate in embedding sustainability into the practice of creating the built environment.
Re-Generation recognizes an individual who is sowing the seeds of knowledge about the environment and the challenges we face in the minds of the next generation so that they will have an orientation from which to discover the path to restoration.
SMALL feet / large FEAT recognizes an organization that has made strides to reduce its environmental footprint.
Environmotion recognizes an individual or organization that notably advances an idea that improves or restores the environment, discovers, and imitates a process inherent in nature, or averts a negative impact on nature.
All USGBC - Chicago Chapter Members are invited to submit nominations. The nominees will be individuals and organizations currently living in or working in Illinois and do not need to be Chicago Chapter Members. Please submit the following information:
- Name of award.
- Up to one 8.5" x 11" page (12 pt. type) describing why you think this individual or organization should receive this award.
- Resume for individual or brochure for organization being nominated.
- Additional information on the nominee that will help the selection committee make its selection. Please keep additional information to a minimum; however we invite you to provide information that you feel fully describes why the nominee should be recognized.
- Contact information for nominee.
- Contact information for nominator.
Please send an electronic copy of your nomination to Karin Barden by April 22nd (Earth Day). Additional details will follow shortly.
Gold Support Level
Silver Support Level
Green Support Level
Friend of the Chapter
Support Level
HJKessler Associates, Inc.
HOK
IIDA
Karastan Contract
Len-Tex
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Herman Miller Inc.
MDC Wallcoverings
Mark Vend Company
Mortenson Construction
Pella Windows and Doors
Dal-Tile
OWP/P
Hill Mechanical
Interior Architects
Do you have questions about sponsorship opportunities? Please visit the chapter web site or contact Doug Widener, Executive Director at 773-265-5911
Green Building: Nuts and Bolts for Contractors
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Contractors often feel like a deer in headlights when they receive a set of drawings and specifications for a project that required LEED Certification. The first thing that comes to mind is money -- what is this going to cost me, how much time will this take, what is my role, and what am I supposed to do anyway? To help answer those questions, the Chicago Chapter Education / Research Committee and Wilbur Wright College created a program called Green Building: The Nuts and Bolts for Contractors. The course was launched in February 2006 and, since then, over 350 individuals (contractors, manufacturers, developers, facility managers, designers, architects, engineers, trade union reps, lawyers, realtors, educators, etc.) representing over 100 different companies have attended.
Attendees are introduced to the USGBC and the LEED Green Building Rating System. The course covers every aspect of the LEED green building rating system, emphasizing those credits that contractors will be most involved in - sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency and commissioning, construction waste management and green materials, and indoor environmental management. At the conclusion of the course, participants learn how to put it all together as part of the green team.
Contractors are important participants in the green building process. By taking this course, contractors can become knowledgeable members of the design and construction team and learn how to successfully build green and LEED buildings. Sessions are currently scheduled for March 28th and April 25th at Wilbur Wright College.
LEED for Homes Workshop April 15th - REGISTER NOW!
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LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources, creates less waste, and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and less exposure to mold, mildew, and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home.
This full-day program, being held on April 15th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Merchandise Mart, provides key concepts needed for successful participation in the LEED for Homes initiative. Learn about the rating system, green design and construction practices, certification and verification procedures, benefits, and costs of LEED homes.
*NEW* USGBC and ASID launches the first nationwide green remodeling guidelines - check it out!
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The American Society of Interior Designers' Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council have partnered on the development of best practice guidelines and targeted educational resources for sustainable residential improvement projects. This program will increase understanding of sustainable renovation project practices and benefits among homeowners, residents, design professionals, product suppliers, and service providers to build both demand and industry capacity.
Click here to visit Regreen!
Save the Date - 3rd Emerald Gala - June 14th!
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Save the date! The Chapter’s 2008 Emerald Gala will be held this year at the Field Museum on Saturday evening, June 14th. Look for a save the date e-card in early March with pricing and event specifics. If your company is interested in sponsoring the Gala, please click here for our 2008 sponsorship information. Sponsor commitments are needed by March 24th to ensure listing on the save the date e-card. If you are interested in helping plan the event, click here to learn more about our Special Events Committee.
Announcing the 2008 Chapter Partner Program - Sign up now for maximum exposure!
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The Chicago Chapter recently launched its 2008 Chapter Partner sponsorship program. The Chapter Partner program provides program and operating support for the Chapter's nearly 100 programs, events, and initiatives while providing start-up support for new initiatives. With the Chapter's membership doubling in a year's time (we have over 800 members as of December 2008) and with growing interest in green building in our region, the Chapter has added several new committees this year to its already active list of nine committees, including Residential Green Building, Special Events, and a Suburban Outreach Committee focused on expanding the Chapter's programs and resources to wider reaches of our Chicagoland service region. Chapter Partners make these programs and initiatives possible. Currently, Chapter Partners support nearly one quarter of the Chapter's budget.
As you will see on the attached link below, the Chapter acknowledges Chapter Partners in print and electronic media as well as through complimentary memberships and tickets to Chapter events. In addition to the variety of other marketing exposure, Chapter Partners contributing $5,000 or more will be recognized as presenting sponsors for the Chapter's two large fundraising events slated for 2008, the Emerald Gala and the Natural Leaders Luncheon, which collectively will attract over 1,000 people. Sign up by March 24th to ensure maximum exposure in the Chapter's print materials, including the Chapter brochure and save the date cards for the 2008 Emerald Gala.
If you have questions about the program or are interested in supporting the Chapter, please contact Doug Widener, Executive Director, at 773-265-5911.
Attention new Chapter members - New Member Orientation on May 22nd!
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Are you a new U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter member that's wondering how to become more involved? You're not alone! Over the past few months, the Chapter has experienced a large growth in membership. Due to this, we've decided to create a "new member orientation". This orientation will discuss ways to participate in the Chapter - including Chapter programs, committees, general information, etc.
The next orientation will be held immediately prior to the next Chapter Business Meeting on May 22nd. You're welcome to attend this orientation even if you can't attend the Chapter Business Meeting. If you find that you'll be unable to attend the new member orientation, but would like to find out how to become more involved, please contact Karin Barden at 773-265-5911.
CREW Chicago March Networking Luncheon on March 26th - Existing Buildings Going Green
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Green is the new black! Find out why building owners and managers are greening their existing buildings. Our panelists will discuss the costs, benefits, lessons learned, and process for greening their projects. They will discuss the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system as well as Energy Star and other metrics for determining how green your building is. Learn why the Merchandise Mart and LaSalle Bank have decided to green their facilities and what it took to get the largest building in the world LEED EB certified. Come and ask the hard questions and find out why everyone is talking green.
Panelists:
- Myron Maurer - Senior Vice President, Merchandise Mart Properties
- Jim Stecich - First Vice President & Manager of Facilities Administration, LaSalle Bank
- Cathy Stephenson - Senior Vice President, National Director of Operations, Grubb & Ellis and CREW Chicago Member
Moderator:
- Helen Kessler - HJKessler Associates and CREW Chicago Member
CREW Chicago is generously extending member pricing to USGBC - Chicago Chapter members, too! Click here for registration and additional information.
Chapter looking for volunteers to staff a USGBC booth at the 2008 School Building Expo - April 1st - 3rd at the Renaissance Schaumburg
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This is an event for people who design and build schools and colleges - architects, designers, school district facility planners, and college and university campus planners. Come and explore new techniques and trends in school design, experience school tours and new products, and earn continuing education credits. Two great keynote addresses will be given by Paul Goldberger and Prakash Nair.
National USGBC will be having a booth at this event and will have one staff person working it. They are looking for a few Chapter members to help them at the booth. Please contact Karin Barden if you're interested in helping.
Chapter looks to broaden Speaker's Bureau
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Ever considered becoming an active advocate for the Chicago Chapter of USGBC or LEED? The Chicago Chapter regularly receives requests from a variety of groups - from public libraries to local colleges to local municipalities to private organizations - all across the Chicagoland region - from Northwest Indiana to McHenry County to Fox River Valley to North Shore - to speak about the basics of LEED and the U.S. Green Building Council.
We are currently soliciting applications from Chapter Members to speak on behalf of the Chapter to these groups. If you're interested in assisting the Chapter with these speaking engagements, have any questions about the process or requirements, or want to make sure we've received your application, please contact Karin Barden at 773-265-5911.
Greening the Heartland - June 22nd - 24th in St. Louis
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This regional USGBC conference will promote sustainable design and construction strategies for the built environment by encouraging joint leadership by the private and public sectors. The conference will highlight the latest in green building techniques that achieve energy and operational efficiencies, apply responsible construction and demolition practices, and aim for carbon neutrality. It will also demonstrate how green building promotes the "triple bottom line" of profitability, people, and the environment - without compromising resources for future generations.
Please click here for additional information.
Sustainable Healthcare Architecture
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The Chicago Architecture Foundation's Leaders in Sustainable Architecture Lecture Series will present Sustainable Healthcare Architecture on March 25th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Healthcare architect Robin Guenther and sustainability specialist Gail Vittori, co-authors of Sustainable Healthcare Architecture, will present the best examples of forward-thinking design for healthcare buildings. Their book coincides with the U.S. Green Building Council's release of LEED for Healthcare, due out this year.
Please click here for additional information.
Green Dot Awards
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The Green Dot Awards promote and reward forward-thinking businesses that create environmentally friendly products or services as well as recognize revolutionary business plans and proposals.
Submissions are being accepted until May 1, 2008. They are judged by a board of experts in the field, writers, editors, consumers, and other luminaries. Winners will receive international publicity and submissions published in the annual book that is distributed worldwide.
Please click here for additional information.
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Central Illinois - 3rd Annual Artiture 2008
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On March 28th, design professionals and local artists from Central Illinois will be participating by rescuing an old piece of furniture and using their design talents to transform the piece into art. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Chicago Center for Green Technology
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CCGT is a LEED Platinum rehabilitated municipal building that serves as a green design educational resource for the general public. They host various types of educational programming and offer guided tours of the building. The recently opened Green Tech Resource Center is a wonderful tool for anyone interested in green building products and technologies. Please click here for additional information.
Green Tech U
- March 20th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Bird-Friendly Buildings
- March 22nd 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Green Home Remodeling Guides - An Overview
- March 22nd 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - The Chicago Green Homes Program for Homeowners
- March 25th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Guiding Principals for Creating Green Interiors
Current Exhibits
- University of Illinois Solar Decathlon elementhouse - Through April 2008
- Living Future Competition 2007
Volunteers needed
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The Chicago Chapter has many committees that provide volunteer opportunities for members. Persons interested in volunteering should contact Karin Barden or the appropriate committee chair. For more committee information, please visit the chapter web site.
Contact Us!
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Doug Widener - Executive Director
Karin Barden - Administrative Coordinator
773-265-5911 - phone
773-265-5994 - fax
April 15th, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - LEED for Homes - registration is now open!
May 20th, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - LEED for Existing Buildings
July 29th, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - LEED for New Construction
A minimum attendance number is required for all workshops to occur. Please RSVP no later than one week before the workshop date.
Show your support for green building by sponsoring a LEED workshop. As a sponsor or host, you will receive free or discounted workshop registrations and recognition on our promotional materials, web site, and on site signage. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, contact workshop@usgbc.org.
National USGBC launches several new web sites
USGBC has launched several new web sites. Please spend some time checking them out.
Green Home Guide - www.greenhomeguide.org
Build Green Schools - www.buildgreenschools.org
Playbook for Green Buildings & Neighborhoods - www.greenplaybook.org
Greenbuild 365 - www.greenbuild365.org
Green Building Certification Institute - www.gbci.org
Regreen - www.regreenprogram.org
Greenbuild 2008 keynote speaker announced
Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be the opening keynote speaker for USGBC's annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Boston from November 19th through November 21st. For more information, click here.
First city to commit to LEED Platinum certification
Greenburg, Kansas, devastated by a tornado in May, has passed a resolution to certify all city-owned buildings larger than 4,000 square feet will be certified LEED Platinum and be required to reduce energy use by 42% over current building code requirements. For more information, click here.
USGBC Doubles Local LEED for Homes Network - Growth Driven by Surging Interest in Green Homes
Green homes, on average, save 30-50% on energy bills and reduce CO2 emissions by a similar amount. They also use less water, create less waste, and have dramatically better indoor environmental quality. The result is lower utility bills and a healthier, better place to live. For more information, click here.
Promote your new LEED® certified Project...
Are you a member of the Chicago Chapter and have a newly certified project in the Chicago region? Send an email with contact info and project details to list@usgbc-chicago.org and we'll make sure it's in the listserv.
- Monday, April 21st
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Leopardo
- 333 West Wacker, 2nd Floor
- Chicago, Illinois 60606
Co-Chairs:
Board Liaison:
- Tuesday, April 8th
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Pepper Construction
- 643 North Orleans
- Chicago, Illinois 60610
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
Join the Emerging Green Builders Committee!
The Chapter’s Emerging Green Builders Committee, which focuses on college students and young professionals, is looking for interested members to help us plan events and programs for this audience. We are also looking for students or young professionals interested in participating in such programs. If you fit either category, please contact Karin Barden, Administrative Coordinator, at 773-265-5911.
This committee plans programs especially designed for college students and young design professionals including the annual Natural Talent Design Competition. This committee is always looking for new volunteers!- Wednesday, March 19th
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Shaw Showroom
- 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 10-167
- Chicago, Illinois 60654
Co-Chairs:
Interim Board Liaison:
Help the Membership Committee refine the LEED AP Study Session and create sessions for Existing Buildings and Commercial Interiors
The USGBC - Chicago Chapter’s Membership Committee is refining the existing LEED AP Study Session for New Construction and creating new sessions for Existing Buildings and Commercial Interiors. If you're interested in participating in this process, please contact Karin Barden at 773-265-5911.
This committee plans Chapter meetings, green building tours for members, and coordinates monthly LEED workshops. The committee also plans the Chapter's two major social events each year - a summer boat cruise and a holiday party. This committee is always looking for new volunteers!
- Monday, April 14th
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- IA - Interior Architects
- 205 West Wacker, Suite 1500
- Chicago, Illinois 60606
Co-Chairs:
Board Liaison:
- Tuesday, April 1st
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- 224 South Michigan, Suite 1000
- Chicago, Illinois 60604
- RSVP to Matt Staublin for security purposes
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
Are you a marketing professional interested in assisting the chapter with public relations or media design?
This committee will coordinate public relations opportunities for the Chapter as well as assist in maintaining the design and implementation of the Chapter's current branding initiative.
- Wednesday March 26th
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Chicago Center for Green Technology
- 445 North Sacramento, 2nd Floor
- Chicago, Illinois 60612
- RSVP to Laureen Blissard - space is limited
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
Presentation on the NAHB's Model Green Home Building Guidelines by Bill Styczynski of Styczynski Walker & Associates
Are you a residential building practitioner (developer, builder, architect, supplier, residential building organization, broker, insurance agent, etc)? If so, this is the committee for you!
This committee will develop programs and advocacy-related initiatives specifically for the residential building market with the intent of educating practitioners and homeowners.
Committee meetings typically have an educational component as well as a working session. March's education session will focus on the NAHB Green Home Building Guidelines.
Typical Committee agenda:
- 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Introductions
- 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Education Program
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Task Force Meetings
- 6:00 PM - Networking (if facility is available)
- Thursday, March 27th
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- The John Buck Company
- 1 North Wacker
- Chicago, Illinois 60606
Co-Chairs:
Board Liaison:
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The Chapter recently created a new Special Events Committee which is responsible for planning the Chapter’s two annual fundraising and networking events: the Emerald Gala (the region's premiere green building black-tie event) and the Natural Leaders Luncheon (a formal business luncheon featuring a prominent national speaker in the field of sustainable design and green business). If you have experience or interest in event planning and want to help out please contact Melissa Ling or Wendi Wolmer.
- Thursday, March 20th
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Much Shelist
- 191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1800
- Chicago, Illinois 60606
Co-Chairs:
Board Liaison:
This committee offers programs and events specifically for local and regional governments and policymakers. They also track local/state green building related legislation/policies and conducts green building related presentations for local governments. This committee is always looking for new volunteers!
- meeting details and location will be available soon
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
The USGBC - Chicago Chapter’s membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas.
This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in the Fox River Valley service region.
- Wednesday, March 26th
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Underwriters Laboratories
- 333 Pfingsten
- Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
The USGBC - Chicago Chapter’s membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas.
This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in the north and northwest suburban service region.
- meeting date and location will be available soon
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
The USGBC - Chicago Chapter’s membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas.
This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in the south and southwest suburban service region.
- Wednesday, April 9th
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Morton Arboretum
- 4100 Illinois Route 53
- Lisle, Illinois 60532
Interim Contact:
Board Liaison:
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The USGBC - Chicago Chapter’s membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas.
This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in west Cook and DuPage counties.
LEED AP Study Session
- Chicago Center for Green Technology
- 445 North Sacramento, 2nd Floor
- Chicago, Illinois 60612
- Pre-registration is required
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12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Conferences
- 04/1-3, 2008:
2008 School Building Expo, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
- 04/8-9, 2008:
Corporate Climate Response - Sustainable Manufacturing Summit, at the Art Institute of Chicago
- 05/18-21, 2008:
ICSC International Council of Shopping Centers Spring Convention: The Green Initiative, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
- 06/22-24, 2008:
Greening the Heartland, in St. Louis
Illinois LEED Certified
Project Statistics -
(as of March 2008)
- By LEED Product
- LEED-CI
- Platinum 1
- Gold 4
- Silver 3
- Certified 5
- LEED-CS
- Platinum 0
- Gold 1
- Silver 1
- Certified 0
- LEED-EB
- Platinum 0
- Gold 2
- Silver 1
- Certified 0
- LEED-NC
- Platinum 4
- Gold 8
- Silver 12
- Certified 14
- By Illinois Location
- Alsip 1
- Argonne 1
- Barrington 1
- Bolingbrook 1
- Champaign 1
- Chicago 36
- Danville 1
- Darien 1
- Deerfield 1
- Evanston 1
- Glenview 2
- Morris 1
- Normal 1
- Orland Park 1
- Skokie 1
- St. Charles 1
- Warrenville 1
Illinois LEED Registered
Project Statistics -
(as of January 2008)
- By LEED Product
- CI - 50
- CS - 24
- EB - 15
- NC - 171
- Schools - 8
- By Illinois Location
- Abbot Park 1
- Alsip 1
- Alton 1
- Argonne 2
- Arlington Heights 3
- Aurora 4
- Barrington 1
- Batavia 1
- Bloomington 3
- Bolingbrook 4
- Buffalo Grove 1
- Burr Ridge 1
- Byron 1
- Carbondale 1
- Champaign 3
- Chicago 155
- Crystal Lake 1
- Cuba 1
- Darien 2
- Decatur 3
- East Peoria 1
- Edwardsville 3
- Elgin 2
- Elk Grove Village 2
- Elmhurst 1
- Evanston 5
- Glen Ellyn 2
- Glencoe 1
- Glenview 1
- Great Lakes 1
- Gurnee 1
- Hoffman Estates 3
- Itasca 1
- Kankakee 2
- Lake Bluff 1
- Loves Park 1
- Macomb 1
- Marseilles 1
- Milan 1
- Minooka 1
- Moline 1
- Mossville 1
- Naperville 3
- Normal 2
- Norridge 1
- North Aurora 1
- Oak Brook Terrace 1
- Oak Park 1
- O'fallon 2
- Orland Park 2
- Peoria 2
- Pingree Grove 1
- Quincy 1
- Robinson 1
- Rock Island 1
- Rockford 2
- Romeoville 1
- Rosemont 1
- Skokie 1
- Springfield 3
- St. Charles 1
- Streamwood 1
- Sugar Grove 1
- Urbana 3
- Vandalia 1
- Vienna 1
- Warrenville 3
- Wheaton 1
- Wheeling 1
- Wilmette 1
- Winfield 1
- Wood River 1
- Woodstock 1
This session reviews the LEED-NC Version 2.2 Reference Guide for those who are preparing to take the LEED Accredited Professional exam.
Green Building Nuts & Bolts for Contractors
- Wilbur Wright College
- 4300 North Narragansett
- Chicago, Illinois 60634
- Pre-registration is required
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7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Green buildings are designed and constructed to minimize their impact on the environment while providing a comfortable and efficient structure for the building occupants. The green building movement is taking off in the Chicagoland area. Each year sees an increase in the number of green or sustainable building projects. Many of these buildings are being built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. Others simply include sound environmental and energy efficiency principles.
Site supervisors, managers, and foremen in the construction industry need to know how to direct the application and implementation of these concepts and technologies on the construction site and in the office. Moreover, they must be able to integrate functions, procure specialized materials and services, and document the activities leading to a certified and commissioned structure.
This workshop is designed to educate the construction community about green building procedures and strategies, the LEED rating system, and the requirements that need to be met on the construction site and in the office to achieve a certified structure.
Workshop topics include:
Why green building is important - market forces, economics, building codes, policies, and incentives.
The green building team and the contractor's role in the following:
- sustainable site construction methods
- considerations of energy and water efficiency
- building commissioning
- construction waste management
- procurement and documentation of green building materials
- construction for good indoor air quality
- documentation for LEED credits
Instructors for this workshop include LEED accredited contractors and architects who are active members of the U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter and who have extensive experience in designing, building, commissioning, and documenting green and LEED buildings.
Parking is free.
Fee includes a take-home binder, breakfast, and lunch.
Fee Structure
- USGBC - Chicago Chapter members before 3/21/08 - $250
- USGBC - Chicago Chapter members after 3/21/08 - $300
- Non-members before 3/21/08 - $325
- Non-members after 3/21/08 - $375
- Group discounts available
LEED Extra Credit: Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Sustainable Building Design: An Integrated Approach
- Chicago Center for Green Technology
- 445 North Sacramento, 2nd Floor
- Chicago, Illinois 60612
- Pre-registration is required
| Thursday, April 3rd |
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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This moderated panel discussion will address the use of BIM and the virtual environment as a tool for multi-disciplinary teams to design, analyze, and specify high performance buildings. The panel will also discuss the management of USGBC LEED related performance criteria using BIM.
Moderator
- David Cintron - DAC Studios, Ltd.
Panelists
- Don McLean - Integrated Environmental Solutions, Ltd.
- Alex Severino - Autodesk
- Robert C. Grupe, Jr. - USG
South Suburban Kick-Off Event
- Sugar Creek Administration Center
- 17540 West Laraway Road
- Joliet, Illinois 60433
- Pre-registration is required
| Thursday, April 3rd |
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Please join the newly established South Suburban Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet for a social event, guest speaker, and introduction into the U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter. This will be a great event to learn more about sustainable design, involvement in our organization, and meet some great new people.
The evening will begin with networking and light appetizers. The presentation will start with announcements from the South Suburban Committee of the USGBC - Chicago Chapter. They will talk about who they are, what they're doing, why they're doing it, and when you'll see them next. They will be looking for your input on future program topics and location, so come ready to share your ideas. The main speaker will talk about the green architecture used in the Sugar Creek Administration Center.
The Sugar Creek Administration Center was designed following the USGBC's LEED guidelines and exhibits a high performance building, sustainable design, water saving technology, energy efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality. It features extensive landscaping, natural wetlands, and a habitat for wildlife. Finally, it serves as an educational tool for everyone involved and interested in learning about green technologies.
West Cook / DuPage Suburban Kick-Off Event
- Morton Arboretum
- 4100 Illinois Route 53
- Lisle, IL 60532
- Pre-registration is required
| Wednesday, April |