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Join us for the Houston AEC Industry Fall Mega Mixer!
We're excited to bring together the best of Houston's AEC professionals for a one-of-a-kind networking experience with our first ever HOUSTON AEC MEGA MIXER!
This year, AGC Houston, AIA Houston, BIG, I-LinCP, SMPS Houston and USGBC Texas have proudly partnered to create an evening of connection, collaboration, and community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.
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GREEN COFFEE HOURThursday, November 7, 20247:30 AM-9:00 AM
Civil Pour
8061 Walnut Hill Ln #924 Dallas, TX
About the Event
The North Region Council of USGBC-Texas hosts Green Coffee Hours, open to the public. This FREE event offers the opportunity to meet and network with people in green careers: architecture, engineering, sustainability, environmental governance professions, and more. For updates and additional information, please be sure to RSVP.
GREEN COFFEE HOUR
Thursday, November 7th at 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Easy Tiger North
6406 N I-35 Frontage, Suite1100 Austin, TX 78752
The Central Regional Council of USGBC-Texas hosts Green Coffee Hours each month, open to the public. This FREE event offers the opportunity to meet and network with people in green careers: architecture, engineering, sustainability, environmental governance professions, and more. For updates and additional information, please be sure to RSVP.
South: GREEN COFFEE
Commonwealth Coffeehouse
203 E. Jones Ave., Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78215
8:30 - 9:30 AM
South Texas, USGBC Texas will be hosting Green Coffee Hours each month, open to the public. This FREE event offers the opportunity to meet and network with people in green careers: architecture, engineering, sustainability, environmental governance professions, and more.
For updates and additional information, please be sure to RSVP.
Register HERE: Webinar: Navigating LEED v5 w/ USGBC-TX — embodied carbon requirements
Join One Click LCA and USGBC-TX for an in-depth webinar on the upcoming LEED v5 certification changes, including proposed mandatory embodied carbon reduction and updates across all categories. Learn how the proposed changes in the new rating system emphasize decarbonization, occupant health, and ecological conservation, and discover practical strategies for achieving compliance using One Click LCA’s tools. This session is essential for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve as LEED v5 will set new standards for sustainable building.
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Texas Roundup at Greenbuild 2024 Wednesday, November 13 3:00 PM Pennsylvania Convention Center(Exact Location tbd - 2023 location pictured below)
Are you attending Greenbuild 2024? Let us know!
We are looking forward to connecting with all the Texas Chapter members on Wednesday, November 13. We will meet up beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Greenbuild sign (location will be added ASAP).
Please pass this along to your friends and colleagues attending from Texas!
See you there!
SA2030 Tour: SAWS Central Cooling Tower Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 tour begins at 3:00 PM
900 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, Tx
Happy hour at Tower of the Americas Bar 601 (739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.) will follow the tour.
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Join the USGBC Texas Central Region Holiday Reception
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5:00-7:00pm Where: River South Sky Lounge 401 S 1st Street Austin 78704
Ring in the holidays with the Central Region of USGBC Texas! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to sustainability and green and healthy buildings. Join us at the Sky Lounge for a region-wide membership Holiday Party from 5 to 7 pm. There will be appetizers provided and bar. Come celebrate the holidays with friends and colleagues.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF & HOLIDAY RECEPTIONWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024Pella Fort Worth 3901 West Freeway, Ste. 101 Fort Worth, TX 76107 6:00 PM
Holiday Reception
WHERE: Pella Fort Worth WHEN: December 11th @ 6:00pm COST: Free to attend and free to submit competition entry INCLUDED: The first 10 teams to register will be provided a starter gingerbread kit Register Now COMPETITION RULES
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COMPETITION RULES
1. Teams will construct their confections at a location and time of their own choosing and bring the completed projects to Pella on Dec. 11. 2. Houses or structures should be completely edible (no glue or inedible accessories.) Nonedible items are limited to the display surface and lighting. 3. You may use any edible material that you like. You may use purchased materials, kits, or homemade materials that are edible 4. This event is for AIAFW, IIDA, USGBC Texas, CSI, TEXO, NAWIC, CDFW members, however member-led teams can include friends, family, consultants, etc. 5. Final entry must fit on 24”x24” display board or smaller. You may decorate the display board. 6. You may not pay another company to complete the design and build. 7. Each team may submit one entry. Individuals may submit one entry each. 8. Have fun!!! • Though not required, we encourage you to share updates of your progress on social media and tag us!
Iconic Architecture (Judged Category) Tallest Standing Structure (Judged Category) Best Holiday Themed (Judged Category) People’s Favorite (Voted on by Holiday Reception Attendees)
Peppermint Level - $750 | Sponsor will be listed as a “presenting sponsor” and will get a speaking opportunity at event in addition to benefits listed in categories below. Limited to one sponsor. Gumdrop Level - $500 | Sponsor is able to provide a table top at the event. Sponsor logo will be displayed at the event as well as digital marketing leading up to and following the event. Sprinkle Level - $250 | Sponsor logo will be displayed at the event as well as digital marketing leading up to and following the event. Frosting Level - Sponsor is to provide a raffle item of the sponsors choice. Retail price minimum $50.00.
GREEN COFFEE HOURThursday, Dec. 12, 20248:30 AM-9:30 AM
Boomtown Coffee
8oo Capitol St., Understory Houston, TX 77002
The Guld Coast Region Council of USGBC-Texas hosts Green Coffee Hours, open to the public. This FREE event offers the opportunity to meet and network with people in green careers: architecture, engineering, sustainability, environmental governance professions, and more. For updates and additional information, please be sure to RSVP.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Gensler Houston
Virtual Training
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Class
About this Event
For more than 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.
In the event of below average registration, Gensler reserves the right to cancel the prep course up to 48 hours in advance. Please RSVP or email any questions to Gensler using the link below.
Instructors:
RIVES TAYLOR, FAIA, LEED Fellow
ALFONSO HERNANDEZ, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
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