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Eco-House Awards Event
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
USGBC Idaho Eco-House Awards Ceremony
Thursday, August 5th @ 6:00 PM
108 N. 6th St. (Pioneer Building, 6th & Main S.)
The USGBC Idaho Chapter Emerging Professionals are hosting the 2nd Annual Eco-House Design Competition Awards Ceremony! We’ve teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to bring intelligently designed beautiful homes to families in need. Join us to find out which entries have been selected as the competition winners! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Food and beverages will be provided. Haven’t heard about us? Check us out at the event or visit www.usgbcidaho.org to see what we’re up to next!
Check out this event on Facebook to RSVP and see who is planning on attending:
http://www.facebook.com/USGBCIdahoChapter
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Native and Zeriscape Plants
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Lunch Lecture Series
July 16, 2010, 12:00 – 1:00
North End Organic Nursery, 2350 Hill Rd., Boise, ID
We’ll be meeting with Elisa Clark, horticulturist with Flutterby Gardens Landscaping out at the North End Organic Nursery on Hill Road. If you haven’t been to the North End Organic Nursery yet you won’t want to miss this Program!
This is a brown bag event. Please bring your own lunch and beverage.
RSVP by noon on Wednesday, July 14th to: Angie at angie.comish@gmail.com
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Update to LEED BD+C Idaho Workshop
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Good news for all those interested in earning CE credits! This class has been approved for 4 GBCI CE hours. For all those who would like to take the course please RSVP by the end of the day today or we will have to postpone the class.
June 25, 2010
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Banner Bank Building
Cost: $125 for members ; $175 for non-members
RSVP: angie.comish@gmail.com
This course is intended for those who have completed the “LEED Overview for Idaho” workshop and/or have
some experience with LEED and are looking to learn about the specifics of the LEED BD+C (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design Building Design + Construction) Rating System with a focus on NC (New Construction).
The course begins with a brief introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building as well as
background on the USGBC and LEED, including fundamentals of the building certification process. The course
presents an overview of LEED intents and requirements at the credit category level—touching on trends, best
practices and local examples. Key LEED metrics and referenced standards are addressed throughout. You will
leave this course with an intermediate understanding of the core concepts and strategies of the LEED BD+C
Rating System as well as more specific understanding of the intents and requirements of LEED NC.
1:00 –1:10 Brief Intro to Benefits & Integrative Approach to Green
Building
1:10 –1:20 Brief Background on the USGBC & LEED
1:20 –1:50 Overview of LEED BD+C Certification Process, Trends,
Regulations, Checklists & Projects in Idaho (includes NC –
New Construction & Major Renovations, CS –Core & Shell,
& Schools)
1:50 –2:00 Navigating the LEED NC Checklist
2:00 –2:25 Sustainable Sites
2:25 –2:45 Water Efficiency
2:45 –3:00 Break
3:00 –3:30 Energy and Atmosphere
3:30 –4:00 Materials and Resources
4:00 –4:30 Indoor Environmental Quality
4:30 –4:45 Innovation and Design Process and Regional Priority Credits
4:45 –5:00 Q&A
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LEED BD+C for Idaho Workshop
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
June 25, 2010
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Banner Bank Building
Cost: $125 for members ; $175 for non-members
RSVP: angie.comish@gmail.com
This course is intended for those who have completed the “LEED Overview for Idaho” workshop and/or have
some experience with LEED and are looking to learn about the specifics of the LEED BD+C (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design Building Design + Construction) Rating System with a focus on NC (New Construction).
The course begins with a brief introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building as well as
background on the USGBC and LEED, including fundamentals of the building certification process. The course
presents an overview of LEED intents and requirements at the credit category level—touching on trends, best
practices and local examples. Key LEED metrics and referenced standards are addressed throughout. You will
leave this course with an intermediate understanding of the core concepts and strategies of the LEED BD+C
Rating System as well as more specific understanding of the intents and requirements of LEED NC.
1:00 –1:10 Brief Intro to Benefits & Integrative Approach to Green
Building
1:10 –1:20 Brief Background on the USGBC & LEED
1:20 –1:50 Overview of LEED BD+C Certification Process, Trends,
Regulations, Checklists & Projects in Idaho (includes NC –
New Construction & Major Renovations, CS –Core & Shell,
& Schools)
1:50 –2:00 Navigating the LEED NC Checklist
2:00 –2:25 Sustainable Sites
2:25 –2:45 Water Efficiency
2:45 –3:00 Break
3:00 –3:30 Energy and Atmosphere
3:30 –4:00 Materials and Resources
4:00 –4:30 Indoor Environmental Quality
4:30 –4:45 Innovation and Design Process and Regional Priority Credits
4:45 –5:00 Q&A
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USGBC Idaho-Green Expo Events
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
The Idaho Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council is excited to announce that we are partnering with GreenWorks Idaho and the City of Boise to present this year’s Idaho Green Expo. The Idaho Green Expo is an event that promotes the various paths to sustainability through exhibits, workshops and networking that contribute to the knowledge of our community as we embrace the emerging green economy. Events associated with this year’s Expo run from Friday May 7th through Sunday May 9th. The USGBC Idaho Chapter is presenting several events and workshops including:
Eco- House Design Competition Interlude
Thursday, May 6th at the Integrated Design Lab-108 N. 6th Street Boise, Idaho
With the second annual Eco-House Design Competition underway the USGBC Idaho Chapter is hosting an interlude event to showcase sustainable and affordable housing.
Overview of LEED in Idaho Workshop
Friday, May 7 at Idaho Power. Registration required.
Join us for a half-day LEED workshop on Friday, May 7. The event focuses on understanding and implementing the LEED system in the state of Idaho and is from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Idaho Power Conference Room, 1221 W. Idaho St. in Boise. Registration is $100 for USGBC Idaho members and $150 for non-members. RSVP to Angie.Comish@gmail.com.
Building a Greener Idaho Party
Friday, May 7 at the Linen Building. Suggested donation at the door.
Three musical acts will come together for a good cause during Building a Greener Idaho on Friday, May 7. The event, a fundraiser and membership appreciation event for the Idaho Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St. in Downtown Boise’s Linen District. Suggested donation is $5 for USGBC Idaho members and $7 for non-members (become a member at the door and get free admission). All ages. Local appetizers and no host bar with local beer and wine (ID required).
Don’t Miss Our Workshops at the Idaho Green Expo!
Saturday, May 8 in the Cottonwoods Room. Free and open to everyone.
BSU Report – Green Building in the Northwest at 9:00 am
Building a Greener Idaho – Commercial Outlook at 10:00 am
Building a Greener Idaho – Residential Outlook at 11:30 am
The Living Building Challenge at 3:00 pm
Volunteer for the Idaho Green Expo
Want to get involved? The Idaho Green Expo is looking for volunteers on May 8th and 9th at the Boise Center on the Grove. Go to www.IdahoGreenExpo.org and click on the ‘Get Involved’ menu. If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator at Marisa@IdahoGreenExpo.org.
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