Calendar of Events

Thursday, September 9 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

ND 251: Understanding the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System

Walter Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
This workshop introduces the intent, key elements, main requirements, and unique aspects of the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System. Workshop participants will gain a solid understanding of the core concepts and strategies behind a successful green neighborhood development.

Friday, September 10 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

BD+C 301: Implementing the Building Design + Construction LEED Rating System

McKimmon Center, North Carolina State University, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606
This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential.

Wednesday, September 15 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Sustainability Lecture: Transforming Change Along the Sustainability Agenda hosted by HERMAN MILLER

Herman Miller Showroom, 600 14th Street, NW Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005
A sustainability strategy consultancy and research think tank

Thursday, September 16 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Who's in Control of Your Green? -- Happy Hour Event

Lutron Experience Center, 455 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 770, Washington, DC
Come join your friends and colleagues for an NCR networking happy hour and tour of the new Lutron Experience Center in DC!

Tuesday, September 21 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

BD+C 251: Understanding Building Design + Construction LEED Rating Systems

Marymount University, 1000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201
This workshop introduces the credit intents, key elements, main requirements, and reference standards of the Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C) LEED rating systems. Workshop participants will gain a solid understanding of the core concepts and strategies of the following LEED rating systems: New Construction & Major Renovations (NC); Core & Shell (CS); and Schools - supporting successful green construction projects.

Saturday, September 25 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Green Building Eco Tour

Sidwell Friends Middle School, 3825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016
Emerging Professionals would like you to join us and Cultural Tourism DC on a Green Building Eco Tour.

Tuesday, September 28 – October 19 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Study Group: LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation

The Cadmus Group, 1555 Wilson Blvd, 7th Floor, Arlington, VA
An eight-hour, comprehensive study and preparation for the LEED-Green Associate accreditation exam administered by the Green Building Certification Institute.

Thursday, October 7 – 8 

REGREEN 301: Implementing Residential Remodeling

USGBC National Headquarters, 2101 L Street, NW 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20037
If you're looking to distinguish yourself as a green residential remodeling professional, REGREEN is for you. The 2-day workshop builds on foundational knowledge of the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines and available online courses and will assist you in identifying and evaluating which green considerations, concepts and strategies will make a meaningful and positive impact on your next project.

Tuesday, October 12 – 14 

Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast -- The Governor's Conference on Energy

Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia
The Conference will feature a comprehensive program that will cover every aspect of doing energy business in Virginia; provide the latest information on state and federal regulatory activity; present cutting edge projects; highlight research and development currently underway at Virginia's universities; and present the insights of business and government leaders about our energy future.

Saturday, October 16 – November 20 9:30 am

EP-NCR-USGBC Design Mentor Program

National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
USGBC-NCR & National Building Museum: Design Apprenticeship Program

Monday, October 18 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies

AAAS, 1200 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
This workshop is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED - including those with a stake in their company's or community's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential.

Wednesday, October 27 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

BD+C 301: Implementing the Building Design + Construction LEED Rating System

Damuth Trane, Room Name: Training Center, 1100 Cavalier Blvd. , Chesapeake, VA 23323
This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential.