Calendar of Events

Wednesday, May 14 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Trends in Building Green

NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
A panel of speakers provides an overview of latest trends and practices in sustainable building in the Washington Metropolitan region.

Wednesday, May 14 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

In-Depth Look at Pervious Concrete Workshop

Wetland Studies and Solutions, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Ste 100, Gainesville, VA 20155
A detailed look at pervious concrete with demonstrations

Thursday, May 15 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Third Annual Green Carpet Gathering

1425 K St., NW, Washington, DC
Social, networking opportunity with Bob Pinkard, keynote speaker

Tuesday, May 20 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

LEED for New Construction and Renovations

University of Maryland, Student Union Building
SOLD OUT: One-day workshop providing an overview of the LEED rating system for new buildings and major renovation

Thursday, May 22 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

ENERGY STAR Networking Meeting

Pepco Holdings, 701 - 9th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
TheU.s. Environmental Agency invites you to a free, half-day informationaland networking event.

Tuesday, May 27 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Technology and Its Relationship to Sustainability

DMJM Design/AECOM, 3101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22201
The NCR chapter’s May networking and education program

Thursday, May 29 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Green Building Techniques in Historic Preservation

Durant Center, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA
Learn how extending the useful service life of the building stock through sustainable preservation is common sense, good business, sound resource management, and Green!

Monday, June 2 – 30 4:00 – 6:00 pm

LEED for New Construction Study Group

SOLD OUT -- Waiting list has been started
A five week study program to prepare individuals for the LEED Accredited Professional examination.

Tuesday, June 3 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Understanding LEED Project Costs and Returns

ASAE Conference Center, 1575 Eye St., NW (Ground floor), Washington, DC 20005
Gain insight on LEED project cost issues based on current data from LEED-certified projects and available research.

Thursday, June 5 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Conservation Landscaping Workshop and Charette: Techniques for Urban Design

Wetland Studies Solutions, Gainesville, Virginia
Workshop for Planning and Zoning, Community Development, Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design professionals.

Tuesday, June 17 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Understanding Energy Modeling for LEED for New Construction Projects

ASAE Conference Center, 1575 Eye St., NW (Ground floor), Washington, DC 20005
A half-day workshop on energy modeling during design

Wednesday, June 18 6:00 – 8:00 pm

EGB Competition Awards Ceremony and Discussion

Herman Miller Showroom, 600 14th Street, NW, Ste 700, Washington, DC
Announcement of winners of the 2008 EGB Natural Talent Competition and discussion

Tuesday, June 24 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Green Roof Infrastructure Design and Installation 201

Charles Summer School Museum and Archives, 1201 - 17th St., NW, Washington, DC
For those who have taken Green Roofs 101 or have basic knowledge of green roof design

Wednesday, June 25 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Carbon

TBD
Our monthly networking and educational event focuses on Carbon issues related to green buildings.

Thursday, June 26 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

LEED for General Contractors and Construction Managers

Marriott Learning Center, Ronald Reagan Building, Concourse Level, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Gain insight on LEED as it applies to general contractors an construction managers; understand the technical requirements as they apply to the design and construction team..

Thursday, July 10 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

LEED for Homes Program Review

ASAE Conference Center, 1575 Eye St., NW (Ground floor), Washington, DC 20005
LEEd for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of \

Thursday, July 24 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Midsummer Night’s Green

To Be Determined
The region’s premier social/networking event of the summer.

Tuesday, August 5 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Technical Review Workshop

NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
One-day workshop providing an overview of the LEED rating system for new buildings and major renovation

Thursday, September 11 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations

University of Maryland, Student Union Building
One-day workshop providing an overview of the LEED rating system for new buildings and major renovation

Tuesday, September 23 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Renewable Materials

TBD
Our monthly chapter networking and educational event focuses on Renewable Materials

Tuesday, September 30 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing and Drainage 301

Charles Summer School Museum and Archives, 1201 - 17th St., NW, Washington, DC
Third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program

Tuesday, October 28 6:00 – 8:00 pm

The "Living Building Challenge" in an Urban Context

TBD
Our monthly chapter networking and educational event focuses on The Living Building Challenge in an urban context.

Saturday, November 8 6:00 – 11:00 pm

2008 Builder’s Ball

National Building Museum, Washington, DC
Bringing together the design and construction industry of Washington, DC

Tuesday, November 18 – 21 

Greenbuild 08

Boston, Massachusetts
USGBC’s Annual Conference and Exposition

Thursday, November 20 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Green Wall Design 101

Charles Summer School Museum and Archives, 1201 - 17th St., NW, Washington, DC
Introduction to green wall technologies and their environmental benefits

Wednesday, December 3 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Media 401

Charles Summer School Museum and Archives, 1201 - 17th St., NW, Washington, DC
An overview of plants and growing media for green roofs

Thursday, December 18 

Green Tie Affair

TBD
The holiday event of the year brings together the region’s sustainable design community for night of networking and cheer.