Emerging Green Builder's Committee
Who we are...
The Emerging Green Builders is a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.
Mission:
To create a network of emerging green building leaders and develop opportunities for involvement through the USGBC to further momentum for the green building movement.
Vision:
To integrate students and professionals into the green building movement.
Projects:
- Hosting the "Emerging Green Talent" Competition
- Participation in local events(Greening the Gap) related to design, planning and sustainable construction
- Host an on-line job forum linking young professionals with employers engaged in sustainable practice.
- Conduct LEED AP study workshops for students in architecture and engineering
- Host social events such as monthly "Green Drinks" and Movie Nights.
If you would like to become involved with EGB, please contact the Committee Chair - Greg Raffio
2007 "Emerging Green Talent" Competition
The "Emerging Green Talent" Competition took place June 8, 2007 in the Friendship Pavilion at The City of Cincinnati's Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park. We are grateful to all the entrants, our judges and Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory for their participation.
This year's 1st Place winner is Carl Sterner, studying architecture at The University of Cincinnati. The winner is awarded a trip to the USGBC National Convention "GreenBuild" 2007 in Chicago and $1,000 cash.
This year's second place winner is James Cornetet ($500 cash reward) 
Our third place winner this year is Leo Robleto ($250 cash reward)
Congratulations to our winners!
The USGBC Cincinnati Regional Chapter would like to extend thanks to our judges for serving this important role in this competition.
Bob Garlock of BayerBecker
Alan Warner of GBBN
Shaun Morris of KZF Design
Steve Haber of Glaserworks
Greg Hutzel of BHDP
Mark Mallory, Mayor of the City of Cincinnati
We would like to express our gratitude to Steve Shuckman from the Cincinnati Parks Department for serving as a judge, helping to develop the program for this year's competition and for donating the use of the Friendship Pavilion for the judging event.
Thank You all, again.
Photos from the competition can be viewed using the link below.
2007 Judging and Awards Social - June 8
2006
The Emerging Green Talent Competition: "Natural Talent 2006" was a great success. Thank You to all of the teams and participants, judges and Imago.
Slide Show of the Imago Earth Institute Charrette 2006