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    • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    • 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Javits Center, New York, NY
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    Texas Roundup at Greenbuild 2026
    Wednesday, October 21

    3:30 PM (EST)
    Javits Center
    Meet at Greenbuild sign


    Are you attending Greenbuild 2026?  Let us know!

    We are looking forward to connecting with all the Texas Chapter members on Wednesday, October 21st.  We will meet up beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Greenbuild sign (exact located to be announced closer to the date).

    Please pass this along to your friends and colleagues attending from Texas!

    See you there!

    • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • First Unitarian Church of Dallas, 4015 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205
    • Thursday, October 29, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Lennox Product Development & Research, 1600 Metrocrest Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006
    • 35
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    Tour: The Future of HVAC Technology
    Lennox Global Research & Development Center

    Thursday, October 29, 2026

    Lennox Product Development & Research
    1600 Metrocrest Dr.
    Carrollton, TX 75006

    4:00PM - 6:00PM


    About the Event:

    The most efficient heat pumps, air conditioners, and furnaces available on the market today were developed right here in Carrollton, Texas.  Lennox was also the first manufacturer to successfully complete the Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge.  Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm came to visit Lennox PD&R to recognize the achievement in 2022.

    Join us for a discussion of the latest in HVAC energy efficiency and controls research, hear what’s on the horizon for Low Global Warming Potential refrigerants, and explore the impact of HVAC in a Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment. 

    Following the discussion, join us for tour of the testing facility.  See the Extreme Environmental Test chambers, accelerated life testing, the “shake table,” airflow tunnels, sound testing, corrosion testing, and more.  Whether you're an architect, engineer, owner, contractor, student, or sustainability professional, this is a great opportunity to learn from an industry leader and connect with the North Texas green building community

    Member Cost: $20
    Non-members: $25
    Emerging Leaders/Students: $15


    Please contact Jonathan Kraatz about sponsorship opportunities.
    • Wednesday, November 04, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • East River 9, 65 Hirsch Rd, Houston


    Save your seat here

    Preregistration is free for members.  $25 at the door.

    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, USGBC Texas, AGC Houston, ASA Houston, I-LinCP, SMPS Houston 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 starting at only $150!

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


    • Thursday, November 05, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • The Austonian Club, 200 Congress Ave, 55th floor, Austin, Tx

    WELL 2026 Austin Summit

    Overview

    Strengthen your understanding of WELL and forge local connections with experts in your area.

    Join us for our inaugural WELL 2026 Austin Summit to connect with local thought leaders, innovators and experts focused on advancing healthy buildings and people-centered design. Each summit is uniquely crafted to address the specific needs of your region, while simultaneously integrating global perspectives from the WELL movement.

    Expect engaging sessions focused on local trends, case studies and success stories that highlight the tangible impact of WELL in your community. You’ll gain actionable insights directly relevant to your work, while networking with key professionals shaping the future of health and well-being in your area.

    Our summits are more than an event—they are a chance to drive change, expand your professional network and deepen your commitment to creating spaces that put people first.


    • Friday, November 06, 2026
    • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
    • 9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216
    • 15
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    Event Parking:

    Networking opportunity following the Tour at Wild Barley! We hope to see you there! 

    • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Common Space, 2901 N 10th St. F, MCALLEN, TX 78501
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    • Thursday, November 12, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
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    GREEN COFFEE HOUR

    Thursday, November 12th at 8:30 AM-9:30 AM


    Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

    3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723


    About the Event

    The Central Regional Council of USGBC-Texas hosts Green Coffee Hours each quarter, 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, November 12, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery - 203 E. Jones Ave. Suite 101, San Antonio, TX, 78215
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    • Friday, November 13, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Blvd, Austin

    Sustainable Building Materials Forum

    City of Austin Permitting and Development Center
    6310 Wilhelmina Delco Blvd, Austin

    Friday, November 13
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    free event

    Overview

    Join the City of Austin for Design, (De)Construction and the Circular Economy a full-day event exploring sustainability, circularity and regenerative urbanism. Confirmed speakers, panels and workshops are listed below. Explore program details on the Speak Up Austin event registration page.

    Keynote

    Kira Gould, Hon. AIA, LEED AP, Principal/Founder, Kira Gould CONNECT, Senior Fellow at Architecture 2030

    Panels

    • The Carbon We've Already Invested: Cutting Emissions through Reuse and Retrofits
    • From Scrappy to Scalable: Building a Reuse Business
    • Innovating for Circularity: Building Technologies, Materials and Processes That Transform Waste
    • Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success in Building Deconstruction
    • One Region, Shared Resources: Scaling Material Exchange
    • Rethinking What's Already Built

    Workshops

    • Writing Technical Specifications
    • Tools for Measuring Carbon (tentative)

    Attendance Details

    Event is free and open to everyone, and RSVP is required. 

        REGISTER HERE


        • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
        • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
        • Gensler Houston, 2 Houston Center, 909 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Tx



        Cost:      members    $75  |  $95 nonmembers  | $25 students

        USGBC Texas members will receive a member code via email. 

        Take a deep dive into resilience in LEED v5 through an interactive workshop exploring the Climate Resilience Assessment and its role in addressing critical environmental and social imperatives. Special pricing is available for USGBC members, students, and emerging professionals. Space is limited – register today!

        Register Here



        • Thursday, December 03, 2026
        • 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
        • 1400 Lavaca St 7th Floor, Austin, TX 78701
        • 150


        Celebrate the Season with USGBC Central Texas


        When: Thursday December 3, 2025

        4:30pm-7:30pm


        Where: SXSW Center Rooftop

        1400 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701

        Join us at the SXSW Center Rooftop for a festive evening with friends and colleagues from across the region. As the year comes to a close, we're excited to celebrate you and thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to creating more sustainable, green, and healthy communities.

        Come raise a glass, connect with colleagues, and ring in the holidays together! Registration opening soon.

        Thank you to our sponsors:

        Cushman & Wakefield Logo


        • Thursday, December 10, 2026
        • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
        • Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery - 203 E. Jones Ave. Suite 101, San Antonio, TX, 78215
        Register

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