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eNews USGBC Idaho Chapter |
December 2005 |
A monthly publication bringing members information about upcoming events & current news.
| Event Calendar
Jan 4 |
The Nominating Committee will be finalizing its nominations for candidates next week. Official elections will be held during next month's regular monthly meeting, January 4, Boise City Hall, Conference Room 3, 2nd Floor, Building 2, 11:30am-1:00pm.
Only paid Chapter Members may vote during these elections. If you have any questions on your eligibility to vote, please email info@usgbcidaho.org.
Got questions about this decision-making model the USGBC has adopted? Read the Frequently Asked Questions pdf provided by the USGBC. Download the PDF now >>
Johnson Controls, Inc. has developed software intended to simplify building certification. Leedspeed(tm) is a web-based software application hosted at www.leedspeed.com.
In October, a specially convened task force that met last summer to review sustainable building standards prepared draft recommendations to be presented to the board of directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on the institute's role and policies with respect to the practice of sustainable design. The need to flesh out a position on this matter came from two directions... Read more from Green Source >>
Advancing Sustainable Practices
This conference will be held Wednesday May 17 - Friday May 19, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri at the Hyatt Crown Center. Learn more about this event >>
Read the letter from Theresa Drake of Idaho Power extended congratulations on becoming a Provisional Chapter of the USGBC.
Download the letter under "Letters from the Community">>
Nine industry specific Member Circle sessions for USGBC members to meet, discuss opportunities and obstacles, and share best practices occured during Member Day at this year's GreenBuild Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read the meeting notes from the nine sessions held by architects, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, interior designers, site designers, goverment officials, educators and real estate professionals. Take me to it! >>