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Upcoming events

    • Thursday, October 05, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Easy Tiger, 6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78752
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    GREEN COFFEE HOUR
    Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023
    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.


    • Friday, October 06, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Parking at Alamo Stadium, Lot D, 110 Tuleta Dr., San Antonio, TX 78212
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    South: Tour - Low Impact & LEED at Trinity University
    Friday, October 6, 2023

    (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, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    GreenbuildWEBINAR: What We Learned at Greenbuild

    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!

    • Saturday, October 14, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual Training

    LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE

    Saturday, October 14th, 2023
    Gensler Houston
    Virtual 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.

    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. 
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    • Tuesday, October 17, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Mueller Assembly Room, Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
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    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: 

    This session will recap the important lessons learned from 2023 Greenbuild, USGBC's 30th anniversary and the debut of LEED v5, the latest iteration of the LEED green building program that advances decarbonization, equity, health, biodiversity, and resilience in the built environment.

     

    Speakers:

    • Jonathan Kraatz
      Executive Director
      USGBC Texas Chapter

    • More To Be Announced Soon!

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    • Thursday, October 19, 2023
    • Friday, October 20, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual Summit

    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

    About this event:

    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

    • Finish two modules of four hours each and two respective online quizzes.
    • Receive two badges for the content, the Rating System Pro and the Certification Process Pro
    • Qualify for 8 continuing education credits
    • Receive a LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training Certificate signed by USGBC president and CEO Peter Templeton
    • With this Pro Certificate and a LEED AP credential, become eligible to apply for 1 Innovation point on any upcoming or ongoing LEED for Cities and Communities project certification

    Presenters

    Register Today!
    • Thursday, October 26, 2023
    • Friday, October 27, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual Summit

    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.


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    • Friday, November 10, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 9400 Petrichor Blvd, Manor, TX 78653
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    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 09, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual Training

    LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE

    Saturday, December 9th, 2023
    Gensler Houston
    Virtual 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.

    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

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

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