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GREEN COFFEE HOURThursday, Oct. 5, 20238:30 AM-9:30 AM
Easy Tiger North
6406 N I-35 Frontage, Suite1100, Austin, TX 78752
About the Event
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.
(Parking at Alamo Stadium, lot D)
Tour Starts at 3:00 pm
About the Tour:
Join us for a tour of innovative Low Impact Development and LEED practices at Trinity University including green stormwater infrastructure and high-performance buildings. Tour CSI - the Center for the Sciences and Innovation, certified as a LEED Gold facility, to learn about the on-site stormwater management practices including green roof, bioswale and stormwater cistern, as well as the enthalpy wheel energy recovery system.
After CSI we will visit the newest building on campus, Dicke Hall, and hear from the design team about this highly efficient mass timber building. With minimal embodied carbon and operational energy consumption, Dicke Hall provides many other benefits for environmental quality and ecological health.
About the Presenter:
John L Scherding is the University Architect and Director of Sustainability at Trinity University. In this role, he is responsible for the planning and development of campus buildings and landscapes and for the implementation of programs to improve campus sustainability. John came to Texas in early 2022 following 30+ years in the northeast, including the role of AVP for Planning Design & Construction at Dartmouth College and as a practicing architect in the Boston area, with a primary focus on higher education.
John is a registered architect, a LEED AP, a member of the Association of University Architects, the American Institute of Architects, the United States Green Building Council, the Society of College and University Planners, and the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Carnegie-Mellon University.
Tuesday, October 10, 2022
Virtual Session 12:00 - 1:00 PM
About the Presentation:
Join us as USGBC Texas members recap and discuss their highlights from the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo and USGBC 30th Anniversary Celebration
Topic preview will be available soon!
About the Speakers:
Jonathan Kraatz, USGBC Texas Executive Director
Lisa Storer, Austin Transit Partnership
Suryabala Sah, Gensler
Discussion Leaders to be announced soon!
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
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.
Lessons Learned from Greenbuild 2023 Live Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Session Co-Presented with BOMA Austin
10:00 am - noon (breakfast included)
Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd Mueller Assembly Room 1111a Austin, Tx 78723
About the Topic:
Speakers:
Jonathan KraatzExecutive Director USGBC Texas Chapter
More To Be Announced Soon!
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LEED for Cities & Communities Pro: Two-day Training
Thursday, October 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 20 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn details of the rating system and strategies for certifying projects from experts.
Registration Open Now
When: An online training course is now available for October 19 and 20, 2023, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT each day to obtain a pro certificate in LEED for Cities and Communities rating system.
What: The LEED for Cities and Communities rating system has helped more than 350 projects in creating and operationalizing responsible, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to the quality of life—revolutionizing the way cities and communities are planned, developed and operated in order to improve their overall sustainability and quality of life. This LEED framework encompasses social, economic and environmental performance indicators and strategies with a clear, data-driven means of benchmarking and communicating progress.
Globally recognized experts on the rating system and certification process for LEED for Cities and Communities are needed to meet USBGC’s goal of transforming all cities and communities to be planned and perform at the highest levels of sustainability and equity. Such experts are also expected to move these communities to net zero energy, water, waste or carbon neutrality and beyond. Project teams need to understand the various data and documentation needs of every credit and prerequisite. Additionally, they need to understand the best practices and nuances of the certification process and follow it to offer a seamless certification process for their clients.
With this course and the resulting two badges, you’ll be on your way to improving the planning and performance of your city and community projects.
Professionals working in the fields of the built environment, urban planning and sustainability, including consultants, government officials, NGO staff and students, will gain an opportunity to learn from USGBC staff and experts who have already certified one or more LEED for Cities and Communities projects.
Program
Outcomes
Presenters
Thursday, October 26 Noon - 4:45 p.m. Friday, October 27 Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Engage with industry experts leading the optimization of integrated, high-performance buildings
On October 26th and 27th, USGBC will host its second digital Smart Building Summit, bringing together diverse players for conversations around optimization, interoperability, and market transformation. Join us with other industry leaders for our 2023 event to explore opportunities to advance how smart buildings can support climate, health, equity, and resilience. More information on the program and registration is forthcoming.
Full program agenda available on the Registration page.
Whisper Valley Tour & Happy Hour!
Join USGBC Central on a tour of Whisper Valley in Manor, TX. Whisper Valley is a master-planned community focused on forward thinking and resiliency. The innovative planning by a progressive development team, city planners, engineers and design specialists has created a blueprint for communities of the future.
The 2,067-acre master-planned development encompasses creatively designed residential neighborhoods and business districts, set amongst 700 acres of beautiful parks, scenic trails, rolling hills, meandering streams and quiet meadows. Planned future neighborhood services, village-type restaurants, retail, office areas, two school campuses, an emergency services center and transportation center will make Whisper Valley a convenient place to live, work, shop and play.
Date: November 10, 2023 Time: Walking Tour 5:30-7:00 pm
Happy Hour: 7:00-7:30 pm
Member Cost: $45 Non-members: $55
Find out more on the community here.
Location/Parking:
Meet at the property clubhouse at 9400 Petrichor Blvd., Manor, TX. Arrive by 6:15 pm and we will begin the tour at clubhouse.
Saturday, December 9th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
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
