Thursday, September 9
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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
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
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
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
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.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:00 – 8:00 pm
| Cost | Member | Non-member | EGB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | $20.00 | $25.00 | $10.00 | ||
| Late | $25.00 | $30.00 | $15.00 |
(Late registration begins 5/11/2009)
Hosted By: USGBC National Capital Region Chapter
Location: Hotel Monaco, 700 F St., NW, Washington, DC
For 20 years, Joel Makower (www.makower.com) has been a well-respected voice on business, the environment, and the bottom line. He is executive editor of the acclaimed website GreenBiz.com and its sister sites, conferences, and research services, all produced by Greener World Media, of which he is co-founder and chairman. He also serves as a senior strategist for GreenOrder, a sustainability management consultancy, and co-founder of Clean Edge, a leading research and publishing firm helping companies, investors, and governments understand and profit from clean technologies. Joel is author of more than a dozen books; his newest, "Strategies for the Green Economy," has been called a "clear and compelling vision of what's possible when companies harness environmental thinking" by Stonyfield Farm founder Gary Hirshberg; and "hopeful vision of companies transforming challenges into opportunities, re-imagining not just their products and processes, but themselves," by noted green architect William McDonough. Joel also writes Two Steps Forward (www.readjoel.com), a popular blog on green business, clean technology, and green marketing. The Associated Press has called him "The guru of green business practices."
Schedule:
6:00-6:30 Network Reception
6:30-6:40 Chapter Announcements
6:40-8:00 Program: An Evening with Joel Makower