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eNews USGBC Idaho Chapter |
May 2006 |
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May 25 May 25 May 25-May 27 May 27 Jun 6 Jun 7 Jun 7-Jun8 Jun 8-10 Jun 22 |
In an effort to move our organization forward, we have restructured. With the generous help of Dallas Gudgell of SpeakEasy, we are currently reviewing our strategic plan to determine performance measures, develop an action plan, assign committees or individuals to specific tasks, explore new opportunities and create a feasible budget.
We now have three committees: Events Committee, Advocacy & Education Committee, and Development Committee. Read more about each committee's role>>
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Don't forget our monthly meetings at the Integrated Design Lab, 108 6th, Boise: Board Meeting Chapter Meeting And our monthly program at Idaho Power HQ, 1221 Idaho St, Boise: Programs All meetings are open to the public. |
Meeting minutes from the May 3rd USGBC Idaho meeting are now available online!
We've recently added a LEED Accredited Professional Cirectory to our website for all LEED APs in Idaho. Organized by city, this list will eventually include email and website links for each LEED AP. Take a look. Are you not on the list or need to update your information? Email us.
Don't miss Peter Alspach with Arup speak about the schematics for natural cooling at the Integrated Design Lab tonight, May 25th, from 4:30pm-6pm. Register at BetterBricks.com or call Ken Baker at 208-861-5736 for more information.
Functional Testing Guide: A Valuable Resource for Building Commissioning
This one-day interative workshop on June 6th at the Idaho Water Center from 9am-4:30pm will include a brief overview of the commissioning process for new buildings and introduce the newly revised and expanded Functional Testing Guide (FT Guide). Download the flyer>>
The USGBC has announced its support of YBP's regional framework to integrate responsible building construction, land development and resource conservation across the Greater Yellowstone area. Read the complete press release reagarding the USGBC/YBP collaboration at the YBP website>>
What does Brad Pitt know about sustainable architecture? After narrating a six-part series entitled e2, the Economics of Being Environmentally Conscious, more than we may have though. From the star's own mouth: "By employing the intelligence of natural systems we can create industry, buildings, even regional plans that see nature and commerce not as mutually exclusive but mutually coexisting. Read the full article>>
Help us bring this documentary to Idaho Public Television. IPT did not have the space in their schedule to air the series in June when it debuts on PBS, but you can contact IPT to show your support and help ensure that it gets broadcasted at a later date.
USGBC recently launched a new Web site, which has a fresh new look and is easier to use. They've made a series of upgrades and enhancements that will provide you with new features and resources, and will resolve the technical issues many of you have experienced during the year. Visit www.usgbc.org now!
CSHQA is currently working on a project in Boulder, Colorado targeting LEED Gold. The tenant improvement contractor is looking to hire an on-site LEED AP with a background in construction to coordinate efforts to gain credits and documentation for LEED Cerification. Please contact Steve Benner at 208-343-4635 if interested.
USGBC Member Update
Microsoft has announced the installation of its new solar electric system at the company's Silicon Valley Campus. It is the largest of its kind in Silicon Valley, says the company. Generating 480 kilowatts at peak capacity, the system is composed of 2,288 tiles that will supply enough energy to power nearly 500 homes. Read more>>
Appearing at a showcase for energy efficiency in downtown Milwaukee, Gov. Jim Doyle signed an executive order designed to spur the "greening" of state government buildings.
Under the order, state buildings would be subject to energy efficiency goals and green buildings standards. Read more>>