With common-sense applications in both commercial and residential real estate, green building is the future of sustainable urban development. The day-to-day operation of buildings accounts for some 40 percent of all greenhouse gases, and soaring towers reach ever higher in skylines around the world. Here in Chicago, the local US Green Building Council chapter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the implementation of sustainable building techniques and practices, operates at the forefront of the green building trend.
The USGBC, which sets out the requirements for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, has released the 2007 schedule for Chicago-area green building workshops. Although this system is just one of many that measures a building's sustainability quotient, LEED remains the most widely accepted environmental program in the country -- and as such, it gets the best recognition and the enjoys the most favorable media coverage.
These Chicago chapter workshops are geared for construction and architecture professionals, but the 1/30/2007 event is also an excellent introduction to the world of green building. Despite the cost, these sessions are well worth it if you run a small business or are otherwise able to write off the cost. The USGBC is also particularly friendly to journalists, so members of the working media should ask about press credentials.
Here's the vital information pasted from the USGBC's media packet:
All workshops are held at:
Merchandise Mart Conference Center
350 West Mart Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
Please check the website at http://www.usgbc.org/Workshops/ for the most current information.
HALF DAY MODULE
Early Registration Fees: $175 National Member and $225 Non-Member
Late Registration Fees: $205 National Member and $275 Non-Member
FULL DAY TECHNICAL REVIEW
Early Registration Fees: $345 National Member and $445 Non-Member
Late Registration Fees: $375 National Member and $495 Non-Member
1/30/2007 NEW! LEED 101: Getting Started Module, Morning Session
1/30/2007 NEW! Integrated Design and LEED Documentation Module, Afternoon Session
2/20/2007 LEED-NC Technical Review
3/13/2007 LEED-EB Technical Review
4/17/2007 Using LEED-NC On Healthcare Projects
$150 Fee for FULL-TIME STUDENTS ONLY (limited availability)
Sending several employees to a workshop? If you have 10-14 employees that are going to attend the same workshop, you may receive a 10% discount while 15 or more attendees may receive a 15% discount on each individual registration fee. Prior to registration, please contact workshop@usgbc.org for more information and to receive a discount code to use when registering as the discount is not retroactive.
Please note that late registration rates take effect one week prior to workshop date.
Contact us at workshop@usgbc.org or call 202-742-3820 for information on student rates and workshop inquiries.
Continuing Education Credits
USGBC is a registered educational program provider for AIA, ASID/IIDA, BOMI and IFMA. Earn up to 7 HSW credits for attending a LEED workshop. For more details or information on earning continuing education credits for other organizations, contact workshop@usgbc.org.
