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Upcoming events

    • Thursday, October 10, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Saturday, October 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Houston


    2024 USGBC U.S. Texas Leadership Awards celebrate excellence from projects, people, and partners who are working in their local community to align the built environment with critical imperatives including decarbonization, ecosystem conservation and restoration, equity, health, and resilience. The awards promote and recognize excellence in sustainable design, environmental stewardship and community impact by highlighting the green building initiatives and achievements of local projects, businesses and individual leaders.

    Awards will be given in multiple categories. In order to apply for a Texas award, projects must be located in the state of Texas, regardless of where the nominator or project owner are located. Projects that have received a USGBC award in the last three years are not eligible, but project teams who have won awards are welcome to submit new projects. 

    Award recipients will be featured on USGBC local chapter media channels in Texas and across the South Central region. 

    Award Nomination Deadline: October 10th, 2024 

    There is a $50 fee for project award applications. No fee is charged for nominating people or partners. 

     SEE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS DETAILS HERE>>

    For additional information you can Watch a video presentation or view a presentation deck with an overview of the awards program and tips for applying.


    • Saturday, October 12, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Training

    LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE


    Saturday, October 12th, 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. 

    RSVP


    Instructors:

      RIVES TAYLOR, FAIA, LEED Fellow

     ALFONSO HERNANDEZ, AIA, LEED AP BD+C


    • Wednesday, October 16, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Bouldin Acres - South, 2027 S. Lamar, Austin, Tx
    • Thursday, October 17, 2024
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Crude Craft Coffee Bar, 804 S. Main, Fort Worth, Tx 76104
    Register

    GREEN COFFEE HOUR
    Thursday, Oct. 17, 20247:30 AM-9:00 AM


    Crude Craft Coffee Bar
    804 S. Main St., Suite 120

    Fort Worth, TX 76104


    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.



    • Thursday, October 17, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 2860 Alouette Dr., Grand Prairie, Tx 75052
    • 9
    Register

    Tour of Zahner Manufacturing  
    Grand Prairie

    Thursday, October 17, 2024
    4:00 - 6:00 PM (tour)

    2860 Alouette Dr.
    Grand Prairie, Tx

    Happy hour to follow at The Tipsy Oak.
    The TIpsy Oak
    301 Front St.
    Arlington, Tx 

    About the Event:

    Zahner is dedicated to building the incredible through innovation and collaboration.

    With more than 125 years of expertise, Zahner is a world-renowned architectural metals company specializes in fabrication, engineering, and innovation for iconic structures globally.

    Their mission is to transform visionary ideas into magnificent realities, collaborating with architects, owners, and contractors to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship.


    What to Expect

    You'll witness their state-of-the-art processes for working with exotic sheet metal, including:

    • Perforated panel manufacturing
    • Metal finishing and patination
    • CNC equipment and machine automation
    • Manual application technique
    Safety Guidelines

    Your safety is the top priority. Please review the following guidelines:
    1. Wear closed-toe shoes (NO open-toed shoes or high heels)
    2. Safety glasses must be worn at all times (provided)
    3. Stay with your tour guide
    4. Do not touch any metal on the floor
    5. No phones, recording devices, or cameras on the production floor
    6. Photography and video of equipment and processes are not permitted

    Hazards Awareness

    The facility contains various hazards typical of metal fabrication, including sharp edges, heavy materials, cutting tools, electrical equipment, overhead lifting, welding processes, and chemical usage. Our employees are well-trained to manage these risks, and your Zhaner tour guide will ensure your safety throughout the visit.

    After the tour you’re invited to gather at the The Tipsy Oak for a networking happy hour.

    • Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    Register

    A Tale of Two Cities: Action Plans for Climate Change

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024

    Virtual Session
    12:00 - 1:00 PM 

    About the Presentation:  

    Join us for a discussion between two of the largest cities in Texas about how they are addressing the outcomes of climate change. We will have members of the teams who created the Austin Climate Equity Plan and are developing the Harris County Climate Justice Plan tell us about each of the plans and how they came to be. Following the individual discussions of each plan, we will finish the session with a discussion on how the cities’ climate plans align and where differences may exist based on regional requirements. Join us to learn the steps Austin and Houston are taking for a livable climate for all.

    Speakers:

    Zach Baumer is the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Austin where he leads city-wide efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient City. He has worked for the City of Austin since 2011, where for over 12 years he was the Climate Program Manager, overseeing implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies across the City organization and community. Prior to the City of Austin, Zach spent 10 years working in the environmental consulting industry. Zach holds an MBA in Sustainable Management from the Presidio Graduate School and undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.

    David Corbie is the Climate Justice Manager for Harris County, Texas, the 3rd most populous county in the United States. In this role, he oversees the Climate Justice planning, which will create Harris County’s first Climate Justice plan.

    Prior to this role, David has spent nearly 10 years leading initiatives centered in government administration, community development, social impact, and climate action. Amongst these roles, he has served as a community organizer in the greater Boston area, as well as a public servant working for the betterment of the citizens of the City of Boston and City of Cambridge in Massachusetts.

    David has received a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Harvard Kennedy School.

    • Friday, November 01, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Join the USGBC Texas Central Region Council during its Monthly Meetings. The meetings occur on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 AM CT via ZoomDuring these meetings, members will be encouraged to engage with the Regional Council and State leadership, learn about current and upcoming (local, state, and national) events, provide input, and ask questions. 

    For more information on the regional council go here. To view upcoming events go here, and to learn how to get involved go here.

    For any questions, email Central Region Chair Ashley Besic at abesic@buildingdecarb.org or Chapter Executive Director Jonathan Kraatz at jonathan@usgbctexas.org

    • Tuesday, November 05, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Karbach Brewery, 2032 Karbach St., Houston, Tx


    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.

    SPONSOR for only $150!

    (For general Registration and Sponsorship, please use the blue "Register" button at the bottom of the left-hand column.)



    • Thursday, November 07, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Easy Tiger, 6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78752
    Register

    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

    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.

    • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    • Friday, November 15, 2024
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Friday, December 06, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Join the USGBC Texas Central Region Council during its Monthly Meetings. The meetings occur on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 AM CT via ZoomDuring these meetings, members will be encouraged to engage with the Regional Council and State leadership, learn about current and upcoming (local, state, and national) events, provide input, and ask questions. 

    For more information on the regional council go here. To view upcoming events go here, and to learn how to get involved go here.

    For any questions, email Central Region Chair Ashley Besic at abesic@buildingdecarb.org or Chapter Executive Director Jonathan Kraatz at jonathan@usgbctexas.org

    • Thursday, December 12, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Boomtown Coffee, 800 Capitol St., Understory, Houston, TX 77002
    Register

    GREEN COFFEE HOUR
    Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
    8:30 AM-9:30 AM


    Boomtown Coffee

    8oo Capitol St., Understory
    Houston, TX 77002


    About the Event

    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.


    • Saturday, December 14, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Training

    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. 

    RSVP


    Instructors:

      RIVES TAYLOR, FAIA, LEED Fellow

     ALFONSO HERNANDEZ, AIA, LEED AP BD+C


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Contact us at chapter@usgbctexas.org or at 214-571-9244

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