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AUSTIN GREEN AWARDS Free Virtual Event "FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF SUSTAINABILITY"
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Central Time
The 2020 Austin Green Awards FREE Virtual Event "FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF SUSTAINABILITY" will kick off with a retrospective of the Award's first four years, followed by a panel conversation.
2020 has indelibly influenced how we approach our work and everyday lives, revealed deep-rooted inequities, and amplified real-world challenges associated with race and class that define our realities.
The Austin Green Awards provides a platform that can shed some light on these issues. With social distancing requirements in effect, we are pivoting from our annual awards celebration to a free virtual event that everyone can attend from anywhere.
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For more information on the Austin Green Awards, go to www.atxgreenawards.org, email info@austingreenawards.org, or follow on social media Twitter (@atxgreenawards) and Instagram (atxgreenawards).
2020 Sponsors Include:
Introduction to PCRA/ICRA
Thursday, December 3rd
Online meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMVirtual meeting opens 10 minutes prior to starting
About the Event:
To proactively address capital project construction risks, The Joint Commission requires a Pre-construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) for all planned and unplanned healthcare construction. PCRA is the umbrella for Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), as well as other healthcare construction risks that include noise, vibration, odors, security, maintenance, life safety, ventilation, utility systems, medical equipment, storing, transporting and delivering supplies and materials, and waste management.
Demand for healthcare facility construction continues to rise. Hospitals and other healthcare facility owners seek workers who have proven familiarity with current best practices that will ensure healthcare construction delivery that protects the health and safety of patients, staff, workers, and the general public.
Learn how the PCRA/ICRA Certificate Program is designed to assist in meeting the intent and compliance requirements of the Joint Commission standard for healthcare facility demolition, construction, or renovation.
Background:
Grady O’Rear is founding President/CEO of Green Advantage, Inc., an international non-profit organization that credentials building-related practitioners in state-of-the-art sustainable and resilient building means, methods, materials and best practices. Launched with US EPA funds, it is the longest standing green building construction personnel credentialing body in the US.
Technology Provider:
All events will be livestreamed.
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About This Event:
All registered attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of three prizes. Winners will be announced at the Town Hall.
Energy Efficiency:
Sustainable Transportation:
Waste Management + the Circular Economy:
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services:
Educate & Empower:
Submit your questions for the Town Hall through SAClimateReadyForum@cegroupinc.net or through our Facebook or Twitter
General event questions: SAClimateReadyForum@cegroupinc.net
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 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.
DIY Eco-Holiday Gift IdeasComfort of Your HomeLogin Information provide after registrationThursday, Dec. 10th5:30 - 7:00 PM
Get your craft(ing) beer or wine and craft with us on Thursday, December 10th at 5:30pm! Participate in a virtual DIY craft session from the comfort of your home. Learn how to make origami ornaments, a long-standing homemade holiday gift idea from architects Kathleen English and Steve Stelzer.
We'll have demos of some other fun, homemade holiday gift ideas, too.
Suggested donation of $5 to support local green building efforts.
A Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
Hosted by USGBC Texas-Gulf Coast Region and IFMA Houston.
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
