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Lunch Lecture Series: Sustainability Beyond Building
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Thursday, March 1stNoon-1:30pm
Meadow Ranch by Active West Builders - LEED-ND Certified development in northern Idaho
Idaho Power, 1221 West Idaho St. Boise, ID
$10 members, $12 nonmembers, brown bag free
rsvp for lunch to rsvpATusgbcidaho.org by 2/28
menu: chicken enchiladas and beans from Life’s Kitchen
Sustainability Beyond Building
LEED For Neighborhood Development: A Tool to Retrofit the Suburbs
Join us for this 1 ½ hour webinar presented by national experts in green building and sustainable development.
The global economic crisis has shown that the rampant outward growth of most American metropolitan regions is both environmentally and financially unsustainable. With large retailers going out of business and many suburban jurisdictions looking to alter their zoning codes and encourage more compact development, there are many opportunities to create walkable, urban places in the suburbs. Learn how LEED for Neighborhood Development can be used as an urban design tool in appropriate suburban locations to encourage this type of development through certified pilot case studies.
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of LEED Specific (ND) GBCI hours as well as 1.5 AIA/CES LU/HSW/SD hours.
Session Objectives
- Gain knowledge about the LEED-ND Rating System and its applicability from pilot case studies.
- Compare LEED-ND technical strategies from certified pilot projects located in suburban areas.
- Explain the challenges faced by LEED-ND pilot projects and the strategies used to overcome them.
- Identify key reasons why development teams of owners chose to pursue LEED-ND certification for a suburban development project.
Tags: AIA CES, CMP, GBCI credit, LEED-ND, lunch lecture, Neighborhood Development, sustainable development, webinar
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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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Don’t Miss Our Workshops at the 2010 Idaho Green Expo!
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
USGBC Workshops will be held in the Cottonwoods Rm. at the Boise Centre.
CE Credits Available!
Just Released Report Examines Green Building in PNW
Saturday, May 8, 9:00 am – 9:50 am
All too often the commitment to “go green,” is slowed or stopped by lack of information, resources or precedent. A team of researchers at BSU has addressed these challenges in a far- reaching new report titled “Green Building in the Pacific Northwest: Next Steps for an Emerging Trend.” Researchers surveyed 500 members of the construction industry and 300 local governments, providing an understanding of why green building is important to communities, a look at the emergence of green building standards, research evidence on the obstacles to and incentives for green building, and original research on green building in our region.
Presenters
Anthony Marker, PhD, LEED AP – Assistant Professor, Instructional & Performance Technology and USGBC Idaho Board Member
Susan Mason, PhD – Director, Community and Regional Planning Graduate Programs; Assistant
Professor, Public Policy and Administration; Assistant Professor, Political Science
Building a Greener Idaho – Commercial Outlook
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 am – 11:20 am
We will follow the report findings with a discussion of issues most affecting the adoption of green strategies in commercial construction, renovation and building operation. Industry leaders will offer insight on how we break down barriers and identify common goals towards energy efficiency, water conservation and healthy indoor air quality. Issues range from design to policy and valuation.
Panelists
Bruce Chatterton – City of Boise
Gary Christensen – Developer, Banner Bank Building
David Gibney, LEED AP – HDR, Inc.
Senator Kate Kelly – Idaho Legislature
Lon Lundberg, CCIM – Thornton Oliver Keller
Charles Paulin, PE, LEED AP – Musgrove Engineering
Bruce Poe, LEED AP – Modus Architecture
Todd Schultz – Energy Efficiency Leader, Idaho Power
Moderator
Ken Baker – Owner, K-energy
Building a Greener Idaho – Residential Outlook
Saturday, May 8, 11:30 am – 12:50 pm
How do we create an opportunity for everyone to live in a green home? Think of it as “No House Left Behind!” Join the conversation between builders, developers, REALTORS, appraisers, utilities and other industry professionals about integrating green design, materials and certifications such as LEED and NAHB. We will be defining a vision for the future based on the success stories and lessons learned from building the greenest homes in Idaho that range from a net zero home to an entire green neighborhood; from affordable housing to remodels.
Panelists
Celeste Becia – Leader, Residential Energy Efficiency Programs, Idaho Power Company
Josh Bogle – Owner and General Contractor, Green Remodeling Claire Casazza – Director of Development, Thomas Development Steve Cox – President, Idaho Association of Mortgage Brokers
Dennis Cunningham – Developer and Builder, Active West Development and Meadow Ranch
Russ Dane – President, Ada County Association of REALTORS
Scott Flynn – Certified Green Builder, Flynner Homes & Renovations
Jody Graham – Integrity Appraisal
Scott Larson – Teacher, Boise Public Schools—his students are building a LEED home!
Douglas Peterson – IHFA/The Housing Co.
Moderator
Sharon Patterson, LEED AP – Owner, Eco Edge, and USGBC Idaho Board Chair
The Living Building Challenge
Saturday, May 8, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Living Building Challenge is a call to action for a future that is Socially Just, Culturally Rich and Ecologically Benign. It raises the bar across all scales of development—from buildings to sites, neighborhoods and communities—and requires proven performance in seven areas: Site, Water, Energy, Health, Materials, Equity and Beauty. Specifically, buildings must demonstrate net zero energy and net zero water. Discover the most progressive green building initiative in the world!
Presenter
Sharon Patterson, LEED AP – Ambassador for the Living Building Challenge, USGBC Idaho Board Chair
CE Credits Available!
USGBC Workshops will be held in the Cottonwoods Rm. at the Boise Centre.
www.usgbcidaho.org
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Living Future 2010, the Unconference
Friday, February 26th, 2010
USGBC Idaho Chapter members:
It’s that time again! Living Future, the Unconference, is returning to Cascadia for its fourth year. This year, the unconference will happen in Seattle on May 5-7. The Idaho Chapter has partnered with Cascadia to promote the event, so all members of the Idaho Chapter can register at the Cascadia member rate, a savings of $100+ per registrant
The theme for Living Future 2010 is “Building Hope, Re-valuing Community.” We have a powerful program lined up, including keynotes by James Howard Kunstler, Pliny Fisk, John Francis, and our own Jason McLennan. We also have sessions by some of the leading thinkers and doers in the movement, along with perennial favorite events: 15 Minutes of Brilliance and the Green Building Slam! The full program is available HERE.
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Energy Plan Presentations Feb 26th and March 2nd
Friday, February 26th, 2010
This Friday, February 26th at 8 am at the State Capitol in Senate State Affairs, and the following Tuesday, March 2nd at 1:30 pm in House Environment, Energy and Technology the Idaho Energy Collaborative will present the Idaho Energy Plan Petition. This is the culmination of our Energy Plan Campaign. Thank you for your signature on this petition, it is being delivered, as promised, to the Idaho Legislature on these dates. If you would like to testify at these meetings, or simply witness the presentation please reply to Liz for specific directions to those committee rooms.
Liz Woodruff
Energy Policy Analyst
Snake River Alliance
350 N. 9th Street, Suite B10
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 344-9161
Fax: (208) 331-0885
lwoodruff@snakeriveralliance.org
The Snake River Alliance is celebrating 30 years of grassroots organizing!
More information on special events and celebrations to be announced throughout the year.
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