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LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PREP COURSETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Virtual Training Hosted by Kirksey Architecture3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free Class
About this EventIn order to achieve truly green projects, everyone on a project team – contractor, engineer, developer, owner, and others – need to understand green building principles. Kirksey EcoServices has developed a rigorous preparatory class focused on the LEED Green Associate exam and has graduated more than 2,200 industry partners.
With the growing influence of environmentally responsible design and construction practices, a knowledge of green building strategies is a valuable asset for anyone associated with the building industry. Kirksey's LEED Green Associate Prep Class is a resource for those who are interested in gaining the LEED Green Associate credential.
Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class participants are responsible for scheduling their exam date. For more information, visit www.gbci.org. There is a limit of two class attendances per person. Attendees must be 21 years or older. Kirksey reserves the right to cancel classes up to 48 hours in advance in the event of low registration. Kirksey does not offer a LEED AP prep class.
IMPLEMENTING CLIMATE ACTION Discussion with Texas Cities
Tuesday, September 29th
Online meeting
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
About the Event:
In 2017, six Texas cities -- including Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio -- signed onto the Climate Mayors’ National Climate Agreement in support of the Paris Agreement and its international emission reduction targets set in 2016 and the goal to keep warming at or below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, environmental injustices of the past are being recognized and solutions created to address them, placing equity at the center of this effort towards a more resilient future for all.
To fulfill this commitment, each is creating and implementing a climate action and adaptation plan with the help of nonprofit and academic institutions, private sector experts, and community input. To date implementation of these plans has begun in San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. The update to Austin’s existing plan (2014) is due later this summer as well as one from El Paso later this year.
Each of these plans include multiple strategies to address issues across the spectrum of a city's operations, investments, and infrastructure. This discussion will focus on implementing those strategies involving the core competencies of USGBC Texas and our members.
Climate Action Plans:
Austin: Community Climate Plan UpdateDallas: Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action PlanHouston: Houston Climate Action PlanSan Antonio: Climate Action & Adaptation Plan: SA Climate Ready
IMPLEMENTING CLIMATE ACTION & RESILIENCE Discussion with Texas Cities
Thursday, October 8th
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
About this Event
For the last 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course.
Conveniently scheduled on a Saturday morning, the four hour class is administered by Gensler employees who are passionate about sustainability in practice and have previously achieved their LEED GA credentials. The course is open to anyone in the community who is planning to take the LEED Green Associate Version 4 exam and is interested in attaining basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations.
From this course, you will learn how to address fundamental principles of green building, attain a basic knowledge of LEED rating systems and will receive recommended study material to aid in passing the exam. Feel free to also bring any general or specific questions regarding the exam you may have.
Gensler’s LEED GA prep course is offered five times annually, with an additional BD+C and ID+C course option offered during the year also. There is no class attendance limit and anyone 18 or older is able to register for the course. Four AIA Continuing Education Credits are available for session attendees.
DALLAS BUILD EXPO
NEW DATE: OCTOBER 28-29, 2020 Dallas Market Halr 2200 Stemmons Fwy Dallas, Texas 75207
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check out new developments. In addition, you can try out new products, attend demonstrations and compare features and prices.
Build Expo also offers over 20 expert seminars and workshops covering many topics. These seminars and workshops will keep you updated with the changing business climate and allow you the chance to speak directly with the experts.
Tickets are available at upcoming chapter events in the Dallas area, or through the Build Expo website.
Register Here
COVID-19 Statement
Thursday, November 19th
Evening with Your Regional Council
8th Wonder Brewery2202 Dallas St., Houston TX Thursday, December 3rd 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 6th and final brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
USGBC Texas Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 1801 Royal Lane, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75229
Contact us at chapter@usgbctexas.org or at 214-571-9244
