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Present: Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy, online course for CEU's
Source: Dennis Yanez, American Hydrotech, Inc.
American Hydrotech is offering a free online continuing education course on green roofs for the architectural community: Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy. Presented by Steve Skinner, Garden Roof Program Manager, the course allows architects to earn one AIA/CES Learning Unit, including one hour of health, safety and welfare credit. In addition to AIA, the following organizations, among others, have also certified this course and will give their members credit upon completion: CSI, ASLA, RCI.
Read more from the Advertiser Press Release "American Hydrotech, Inc. Sponsors Green Roof Continuing Education Course," and visit the American Hydrotech web page for complete information.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities will offer Green Roof Design Courses on the following dates in 2008. For More Information and to Register, please contact Anna Sergeyeva: 416.971.4494 ext. 228 or Jordan Richie: 416.971.4494 ext. 222., or click here. Always check their website, as course dates are subject to change. See the GRHC 2008 Training Calendar here (PDF). Note: Hyperlinked cities indicates that all course dates are available here.
Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Edition):
This introductory training course on green roof infrastructure design presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet your green roof project objectives on schedule, to specification, and within budget. The focus of the training will be on enhancing your skills in:
* Identifying the costs and benefits of green roofs to reach your green roof performance goals;
* Identifying a variety of green roof products and understanding the performance criteria of different green roof elements, and their relevance to your design intent;
* Understanding the major design principles for a successful green roof project and the causes for error which might lead to an unsuccessful green roof project;
* Determining the various professions and competencies required to optimally implement your successful green roof project.
For more information on the course and its contents, please refer to our website www.greenroofs.org.
Tuition:
Tuition for this one-day course is $399 for a non-GRHC Member and $349 for a Professional Member. Tuition includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. If paying by cheque, please note it must be received in our office no later than three days before the event. Registrations may be canceled by a participant up to THREE DAYS prior to the event, and will incur a $50 cancellation fee. We regret that we cannot cancel a registration after that point.
Design 101 dates:
January 18, 2008: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Mid Am Trade Show, Hyatt Regency McCormick, Chicago, IL
January 24: Atlanta, GA
January 29: Austin, TX and Washington, D.C.
February 7: New York, NY
February 9: Oakland, CA at the US Composting Council Conference & Trade Show, Oakland, CA
February 19: Toronto, Canada
February 20: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
February 26: Eugene, OR: Courtyard by Marriott, 3443 Hutton Street, Springfield, OR; trainer: Patrick Carey
February 27: Denver, CO: Dave & Buster's of Denver, 2000 South Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO; trainer William Foley
February 28: Omaha, NE: The Thompson Center at UNO Centennial Hall West 6705 Dodge Street Omaha, NE; trainer Patrick Carey; and San Diego, CA: San Diego Holiday Inn 1617 First Ave, San Diego, CA; trainer Haven Kiers; and Los Angeles, CA
March 3: Baltimore, MD: at NFMT, the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 331, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD; trainer Barbara Deutsch
March 4: Chicago, IL
March 5: Seattle, WA: Master Builders Association 335 116th Ave SE Bellevue, WA; trainer Patrick Carey
March 7: Minneapolis, MN: North St. Paul Community Center, 2290 1st Street North, Saint Paul, MN; trainer Patrick Carey
March 7: Vancouver, B.C., Canada: BCIT, Room 486 555 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC; trainer Haven Kiers
March 12: Milwaukee, WI: Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Conference Room 1313, West Mount Vernon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI; trainer Virginia Russell
March 26: Indianapolis, IN: Fountain Square Theatre Building, Shelby B-C, 1105 Prospect Street Indianapolis, IN; trainer Virginia Russell
March 27: Boston, MA: Boston Public Library, Lower Level, A Conference Room, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA; trainer Barbara Deutsch
March 28: Montreal, Canada: Venue TBC; trainer Karen Moyer
March 31: Philadelphia, PA April 10: Las Vegas
April 24: Nashville, TN May 15: San Antonio, TX June 11: Cincinnati, OH
June 12: Cleveland, OH July 30: New York, NY August 6: Edmonton, Canada September 16: Tampa, FL
September 18: Charlotte, NC
September 23: Baltimore, MD November 13: Chicago, IL Always check the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities website, as course dates are subject to change. Design and Installation - 201:
This is GRHC’s second course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. Registrants should have already taken the Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course or have a solid understanding of green roof design and available technology.
This course covers a multitude of implementation issues and what cannot be taught in one day will be available as supporting documentation in the participant’s manual. Covering material dealing with green roof actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts & administration and material implementation, Green Roof Infrastructure Design and Installation 201 has it all!
This course provides the necessary information that will equip you to project manage the design and installation of a green roof. You will learn:
* Essential qualifications for your project team.
* Critical questions you need to ask your client (matching their ecological requirements to design practicalities).
* Identifying building code/municipal permit issues.
* Liability issues (including insurance, waivers, guarantees etc.).
* Design and implementation issues for new and retrofit buildings (including structural loading concerns, drainage, erosion control, storm water retention, etc.).
* Sub contracting and scheduling concerns...and much more.
Tuition:
Tuition for this one-day course is $399 for a non-GRHC Member and $349 for a Professional Member. Tuition includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. To apply for membership click here. If paying by cheque, please note it must be received in our office no later than three days before the event. Registrations may be canceled by a participant up to THREE DAYS prior to the event, and will incur a $50 cancellation fee. We regret that we cannot cancel a registration after that point.
Design 201 dates:
February 26: Eugene, OR
April 2: Los Angeles, CA
April 3: Atlanta, GA
April 8: Austin, TX
April 16: San Francisco, CA
April 17: Omaha, NE
April 23: Raleigh, NC
May 3: Baltimore, MD
May 14: New York, NY
May 21: Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Denver, CO
May 27: Toronto, Canada
May 28: Victoria, Canada June 3: Chicago, IL
June 5: Minneapolis, MN
June 10: Milwaukee, WI
June 17: Indianapolis, IN
June 19: Boston, MA
June 24: Washington, D.C. September 25: Edmonton, Canada November 13: Baltimore, MD December 2: Tampa, FL
Waterproofing and Drainage - 301 (new course):
This is GRHC’s third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. Registrants should have already taken the Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course and Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation 201 or have an in-depth understanding of green roof design and available technology.
This course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs.
This course provides information that you can put to work immediately, allowing you to:
* Understand the principles of waterproofing and drainage as they apply to green roofs;
* Identify appropriate materials for waterproofing and drainage of your green roof project;
* Understand the technical design requirements for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs; and,
* Understand the potential implementation issues posed by the additional trades working on a roof and techniques for its prevention.
Tuition:
Tuition for this one-day course is $399 for a non-GRHC Member and $349 for a Professional Member. Tuition includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. To apply for membership click here. If paying by cheque, please note it must be received in our office no later than three days before the event. Registrations may be canceled by a participant up to THREE DAYS prior to the event, and will incur a $50 cancellation fee. We regret that we cannot cancel a registration after that point. Always check the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities website, as course dates are subject to change.
Design 301 dates:
April 9: Ann Arbor, MI
May 13: Eugene, OR
July 15: Los Angeles, CA
July 17: San Francisco, CA
July 23: Atlanta, GA and Omaha, NE
August 5: Pittsburgh, PA
August 7: New York, NY
August 12: Philadelphia, PA
August 13: Calgary, Canada
August 14: Denver, CO
September 16: Toronto, Canada
September 17: Vancouver, B.C., Canada and Boston, MA
September 18: Minneapolis, MN
September 23: Chicago, IL
September 25: Indianapolis, IN
September 30: Milwaukee, WI and Washington, D.C.
Green Walls 101 - Introduction to Systems and Design (new course):
This course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. It provides design details and exercises on: major functions and components; the various advantages of different green wall systems; market drivers; and designing for maximum benefits and LEED™ points. Tuition: $395.00 This course provides information that you can put to work immediately, including details and exercises on how to:
Determine major functions and components of a green wall
Describe characteristics and assess various advantages of different green wall systems
Understand market drivers encouraging green wall implementation in North America; and
Understand how to design green walls for maximum benefits and LEED™ points.
Green Walls dates:
March 11: Chicago, IL
April 17: Seattle, WA
April 23: San Francisco, CA
April 24: New York, NY
April 30: Baltimore, MD
May 13: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
September 24: Boson, MA
October 23: Minneapolis, MN
November 18: Toronto, Canada
November 20: Washington, D.C. Always check the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities website, as course dates are subject to change. Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Medium 401 (new course):
This course will be launched at the 6th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference Awards and Trade Show and will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices for plants and growing medium in green roofs.
This course provides information that you can put to work immediately, allowing you to:
*Understand the principles of plant physiology and soil sciences as they apply to green roofs;
*Identify appropriate applications of various plant and growing material for your green roof project;
*Understand the technical requirements for growing medium and plant life;
*Understand the potential implementation issues related to plant care and growing medium contamination.
Tuition:
Tuition for this one-day course is $499 for a non-GRHC Member and $449 for a Professional Member. Tuition includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. To apply for membership, the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities website. If paying by cheque, please note it must be received in our office no later than three days before the event. Design 401 dates:
April 30: Baltimore, MD - reduced Conference rate
May 3: Baltimore, MD - reduced Conference rate
September 25: Eugene, OR
October 7: Austin, TX
October 8: Calgary, Canada
October 9: Denver, CO
October 14: Los Angeles, CA
October 15: San Antonio, TX
October 16: San Francisco, CA
October 22: Omaha, NE and Atlanta, GA
October 23: Boston, MA
November 4: New York, NY
November 5: Nashville, TN
November 6: Minneapolis, MN
November 12: Pittsburgh, PA
November 18: Chicago, IL
November 19: Raleigh, NC and Milwaukee, WI
November 20: Indianapolis, IN
December 2: Toronto, Canada
December 3: Vancouver, B.C., Canada and Washington, D.C.
December 9: Cincinnati, OH
December 10: Cleveland, OH Please note:
Those using AIA, RCI, ASLA or APLD credits for application toward their local/regional association or for license renewal can acquire 7.5 education credits (per course) for participating. Please see the registration form for more details.
For further information on our training courses, please contact Anna Sergeyeva, Administrative Assistant, Membership and Training at 416.971.4494, ext. 228 (asergeyeva@greenroofs.org) or Jordan Richie at 416.971.4494 ext. 221 (jrichie@greenroofs.org). Biodiversity dates:
February 22: Toronto, Canada Green Roof Market Development Symposium:
Green roofs provide multiple environmental, economic, and social benefits to building owners, occupants, and the community. Because the nature and extent of green roof benefits vary from region to region, technical research is required at the local level to understand the performance and regional scale benefits specific to each city.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a membership-based network of organizations working to further the green roof industry in North America, will be hosting a Green Roof Market Development Symposium in various cities throughout North America. Our dynamic agenda will focus on local research needs and obstacles to green roof implementation to help to increase awareness, and leverage local resources and investment.
The Symposium will feature: morning sessions, case studies, and afternoon focus groups, and the development of a Green Roof Action Plan.
The goal of the morning session is to educate Symposium participants on the basic principles of green roofs. The session will begin with an introductory presentation by a GRHC representative on the components and types of green roof systems.
Case studies of local green roof projects will follow, and will explore topics such as the challenges of upkeep, energy benefits, stormwater management, and downtown re-investment and smart growth. Case studies and morning sessions are presented by local and national green roof experts, and will help to define the benefits of green roof systems as they relate to the city.
The afternoon focus group sessions are facilitated by city staff and will help to describe the obstacles of green roof implementation. This session is followed by a 30-minute plenary reporting and discussion period, in which an Action Plan Summary is developed and distributed to all attending delegates following the workshop. Green Roof Market Development Symposium dates:
February 13, 2008: Las Vegas Green Roof Market Development Symposium
March 7: Nashville, TN Always check the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities website, as course dates are subject to change.
April 29, May 6, May 13, May 21, June 4 (Sold Out): City of Portland Ecoroof Technical Workshops - FULL!*
Source: OregonLive.com The city of Portland is offering a series of free technical workshops on ecoroof structure, design, construction and permitting. Each seminar will be held 8:30 a.m. to noon in the auditorium on the second floor of the Portland Building, 1120 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, Oregon.
Scheduled topics include:
Ecroofs: Latest Data, Information and Resources, Tuesday, April 29;
Ecoroofs: Structure and Design, Tuesday, May 6;
Ecoroofs: Membrane and Waterproofing, Tuesday, May 13.
Ecoroofs: Plants, Growing Media, and Irrigation, Wednesday, May 21.
Ecoroofs: Permitting, Construction, and Operation and Maintenance, Wednesday, June 4.
All seminars are free. Advance registration is required. Call 823.502.7213 or e-mail sandih@bes.ci.portland.or.us. Leave your name, address, phone and e-mail information. * Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Update: "Our spring workshops filled up very quickly and we can no longer take reservations for them. We are in the process of scheduling another series this fall and we are accepting names of people who want us to notify them when those sessions are scheduled. They can contact Sandi at sandih@bes.ci.portland.or.us or 503.823.7213 if they would like to be placed on that list."
Seminar participants will receive certificates of completion.
May 10: 2008 North Shore Greenscapes Program, “Soaking Up the Rain,” Peabody, MA, USA
Source: Salem Gazette
Salem Sound Coastwatch is a non-profit coastal watershed association that works with government agencies, businesses, other nonprofit organizations and citizens from the communities of Manchester, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem, and Marblehead, Massachusetts. We are dedicated to taking cooperative action to protect and enhance the environmental quality of the Salem Sound Watershed. Salem Sound Coastwatch in cooperation with its many partners to bring you knowledge on how to have environmentally-friendly lawns and yards that are safe, attractive, save money on water bills and keep our coastal waters cleaner. The 2008 North Shore Greenscapes Program Free Workshop Series includes occassional inclusion of greenroofs, as in the following:
Saturday, May 10 – “Soaking Up the Rain” 9:30 – 11:30 am
In the store at Brooksby Farm, 38 Felton Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
When it rains, pavements and rooftops shed water containing sediments and chemicals that eventually pollute our rivers, streams, ponds and coastal waters. These impervious surfaces also increase the likelihood of flooding.
This workshop will present different strategies for homeowners to put rainwater to good use. Curtis Dragon, certified organic landscaper, will discuss how to create a rain garden; Karen Weber of Earth Our Only Home will talk about green roofs (planted roofs) that soak up the rain, and Lou Iuliano of Ideal Pavers will talk about permeable pavers that allow infiltration of rainwater and recharge of groundwater.
Download the PDF, and directions are posted on www.greenscapes.org. For more information, contact Salem Sound Coastwatch: info@salemsound.org or call 978.741.7900.
Visit the Salem Sound Coastwatch website and Earth Our Only Home website.
May 11-13: National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Conference, New Orleans, LA, USA
Source: NAHB The National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Conference will be held on May 11-13, 2008 at the Sheraton New Orleans, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Get contacts, tools and ideas that are good for both the environment and your bottom line. The National Green Building Conference is the only national conference targeted to green building for the mainstream residential building industry. Network with designers and suppliers, attend exceptional education sessions and develop the skills you need for profitable green building.
Who Should Attend:
Single family builders
Multifamily builders
Remodelers
Developers
Land planners
Architects and designers
Energy raters, home inspectors, utilities staff
Product manufacturers and suppliers Visit the National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Conference website.
May 15–17: AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition, Boston, MA, USA
Source: AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition will take place on May 15–17 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. See how a city that began at the forefront of American history now shines as a vibrant and thriving community. Boston’s seamless integration of historical and modern design makes it the ideal locale for exploring this year’s theme, We the People. This theme calls upon you to exchange ideas with peers and industry leaders on the architect’s role in society and the power of architecture on behalf of all people. It’s a big, important topic, which means the 2008 convention is a must-attend event. Support Greenroofs.com's Sponsors by visiting these who will be on the Trade Show floor this year: American Hydrotech - Booth # 16143
GreenGrid - Booth # 21146
Green Roof Blocks - Booth # 13176
Roofscapes, Inc. - Booth # 22193 And don't forget to visit our other Greenroof Directory Advertisers at the Show, too: American Wick Drain - Booth # 24090
Colbond - Booth # 20177
Henry Company - Booth # 10085
Liquid Plastics - Booth # 23188
Sika Sarnafil - Booth # 14200
Visit the AIA Convention website.
May 17-18: Chicago Green Festival, Chicago, IL, USA
Source: Green Festivals
The 2008 Chicago Green Festival will take place on May 17-18, 2008 at Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating what’s working in our communities, green festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only panel discussions, presentations and main stage speaking events.
You’ll also enjoy great how-to workshops, green films, a fair trade pavilion, yoga and movement classes, kids’ zone, delicious organic beer, wine and cuisine, and live music.
We extend a special thanks to the City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Environment for their support in bringing Green Festival to the Midwest. And we deeply appreciate the amazing efforts of the Host Committee, Chicago’s green business and community leaders who help Green Festival provide the best products, services and technologies in the Great Lakes. Visit the Green Festivals website.
May 19: Spring Energy Symposium: How Valuable is Your Roof? Florham Park, NJ, USA
Source: Tecta America
Tecta America presents: Spring Energy Symposium: How Valuable is Your Roof? Co-sponsored by Ecostream and Orion Energy Systems, the symposium will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932; 800.321.6000.
Learn From the Experts
Please join Tecta America as we bring together leaders from the energy, environmental and roofing industries to show you how to get more from your roofing investment. Learn how to lower your energy consumption and achieve significant cost savings, all while benefiting the environment.
Earn four AIA/CES Learning Credits by attending.
Featured Speaker: Michael J. Potts
Executive Vice President, Orion Energy Systems
Seminar Topics
Green roofs
Design, installation and a green roof's impact on the bottom line
Solar
Financing considerations: buy, lease and Power Purchase Agreement
Daylighting
Harness the power of natural light and watch your energy bills drop
Other topics will cover energy and the environment, green trends and much more.
$95 includes seminar, breakfast and lunch $70 for BOMA members. Register at www.tectaamerica.com and find the complete agenda, seminar topics, presenter bios and more. See the flyer here. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon.
Visit the Tecta America website.
May 19-22: Ecobuild America & AEC-ST, Anaheim, CA, USA
Source: Ecobuild America
Ecobuild America and AEC-ST will be held in Anaheim, California on May 19 - 22, 2008, and is THE annual gathering place for AEC professionals who design, construct, manage facilities and specify building products, materials, and services. These events cover the unique intersection where ecology meets technology. Ecobuild America
Openly invites all industry organizations, experts and career professionals to provide you and your building team with comprehensive exposure to all aspects of:
Sustainable and environmental design
Energy efficiency and renewable resources
Green building practices
Built Environment product and service innovations
Best practices and expert strategies
And opportunities to expand your offerings to government projects & all under one roof.
AEC - Science & Technology (AEC-ST)
Serves the Built Environment by focusing its expert sessions on helping you increase your productivity and profits throughout the project life cycle - solely by maximizing the benefits of your information technology. Unlock the gateway to clarity in collaboration within your enterprise, especially in regard to:
Building Information Modeling
GSA requirements for BIM
AEC Technologies and Best Practices
Multiple-data format management
Project Life Cycle automation
Future direction of IT trends, best practices and sustainable solutions Visit the Ecobuild America & AEC-ST website.
May 21-24: Urban Biodiversity & Design Conference, Erfurt, Germany
Source: Prof. Dr. Manfred Köhler We would like to warmly invite you to the cultural heart of Germany for the 3rd Conference of the Competence Network Urban Ecology. Our international conference “Urban Biodiversity and Design” will summarise for the first time in a global context current scientific and practical approaches of implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in urban areas. The case for urban biodiversity:
Distinctive characteristics of urban ecosystems
Centres of evolution and adaptation (e. g. important in the context of climate change)
Complex hotspots and melting pots for biodiversity
The only biodiversity which many people experience
Contributing to the quality of life in an increasingly urban global society - 2007 the first time 50 % of the world population is living in cities.
Our conference based in the neighbouring historic cities of Erfurt and Weimar will draw upon the legacy heritage of over 1000 years of urban settlement as well as considering the challenges of the worlds more recent and faster growing cities. The conference will be attractive to all disciplines involved in research, planning, design and management of the green urban environment including biologists, ecologists, landscape architects and planners, horticulturists, urban designers and local government administrators.
Our conference will support the Curitiba Declaration 2007 “Cities and Biodiversity” and contribute to the discussions on taking forward “Local Action for Biodiversity” in urban areas. Together with the "Mayors Conference-Local Action for Biodiversity " in Bonn 26. - 28. May 2008 the conference will promote greater awareness of the important role of our towns and cities at the 9th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 9) in Bonn. One track is planned for greenroofs and facades. Visit the Urban Biodiversity & Design Conference website.
May 22: “Going Green: Green Rooftops in New York City,” Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
Source: Lawn & Landscape Magazine
Columbia University’s graduate program in Landscape Design will offer a free public program, “Going Green: Green Rooftops in New York City,” a discussion of green roofs, at 6:30 p.m. May 22. Green roofs offer many benefits in urban areas, from aesthetic to environmental to practical. They help minimize the effects of pollution, reduce the urban heat island effect, improve energy efficiency, and provide a natural oasis in the urban jungle. Speakers are William F. Foley and Amy Norquist. William Foley, CSI, CCPR, has been directly involved with green roof specification, consulting, installation assistance, and project oversight for five years. Most recently, Foley has taken a new position as NE sustainable technologies specialist with Tremco, Inc. Roofing Division. His responsibilities include green roofing systems, photovoltaic systems, and reflective roof system alternatives. In addition, Foley has been an instructor for "Green Roofs for Healthy Cities," teaching classes across the U.S.
Amy Norquist is a green building entrepreneur, specializing in the design and installation of green roofs and living walls. Her company, Greensulate, is based in New York City and has offices on Long Island and on the west coast. Norquist has over 20 years of experience in environmental conservation and protection and has worked with green buildings for over five years. Greensulate’s clients range from large corporations to the individual brownstone owner or co-op building.
The free discussion will take place in Room 501, Schermerhorn Hall at Columbia University (entrance at 116th Street and Broadway or Amsterdam). To register for the talk and to find more about the Master of Science in Landscape Design, go to www.ce.columbia.edu/landscape. Visit Columbia University's Master of Science in Landscape Design Events website and their Going Green: Green Rooftops in New York City webpage.
May 23-25: EcoBuilding 2008 International Meeting for Architecture and Technologies for Sustainable Construction, Sao Paulo, Brazil The EcoBuilding 2008 International Meeting for Architecture and Technologies for Sustainable Construction will be held on May 23 - 25, 2008 at the Paulista University - Unip - Campus Indianópolis, Rua Dr Bacelar, 1212 - Vila Clementina, in São Paulo - SP - Brazil. The conference seeks to explore national and international sustainable construction topics ranging from basic concepts to the most advanced contemporary practices of eco-design, through the use of sustainable materials and building technologies, renewable sources of energy, water conservation, as well as case studies, legislation and market trends on sustainable construction.
Topics
Bioclimatic design by passive systems
Design & technology for energy efficiency and conservation
Renewable sources of energy
Innovative building materials and technologies to sustainable construction
Sustainable building tools and methods
Water conservation and re-use
Building evaluation and certification
Public Policies and incentives to sustainable construction
Material selection and life cycle assessment
Visit the EcoBuilding 2008 International Meeting for Architecture and Technologies for Sustainable Construction website.
May 29 (Sold Out) and June 17: Introduction to Green Roofs, Sheffield, England, UK
Source: The Green Roof Centre The Green Roof Centre - established by the University of Sheffield and Groundwork Sheffield working in partnership with the four South Yorkshire Local Authorities, is holding a one day greenroof training course entitled "Introduction to Green Roofs" on the 29th of May, 2008 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm at the ICOSS Building in Sheffield, UK. Who should attend?
The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in green roofs and does not require any previous knowledge of the technology. Provisional Agenda:
• Introduction and History of Green
Roofs
• Green Roof Construction
• Benefits
• Barriers to implementation
• Case studies and site visit
• Quotes and tendering
• Maintenance
Cost: £150 + VAT per person Download the Green Roof Centre Course Flyer, and the Booking Form for more info. Visit The Green Roof Centre website.
June 4: DEC Accepting Applications for Urban Forestry Projects Deadline, New York State, USA
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Press Release Applications are now being accepted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for approximately $900,000 to support urban forestry projects across the state (Commissioner Pete Grannis). DEC is seeking proposals for Urban and Community Forestry projects that will enhance New York's urban landscapes with healthy trees and provide environmental, health, and economic benefits. Grants will be available to municipalities, public benefit corporations, public authorities, school districts and not-for-profit organizations that have a public ownership interest in the property or are acting on behalf of a public property owner, and will range from $2,500 to $75,000, depending on municipal population, with a 50/50 match requirement. Eligible projects include green infrastructure projects including greenroofs and rain gardens. Deadline is June 4, 2008. Visit the DEC website.
June 11-12: Canada Green Building Council National Summit "Shifting into the Mainstream," Toronto, Canada
Source: Canada Green Building Council National Summit
As the leading national authority on green buildings, the CaGBC invites you to its first national summit in Toronto, June 11-12, 2008. The inaugural National Summit will be the largest indoor green building event in Canada and will be zero-waste! This historic event will bring together the entire green building industry, with some 100 delegates, 150 exhibitors, and over 50 speakers from all across Canada. Speakers include Dr. David Suzuki and Premier Campbell.
Shifting Into the Mainstream is where building industry decision makers will learn about how LEED® Canada is evolving from one-time certification to a life-cycle building performance management system for any type of building, new and existing.
LEED® Canada for Existing Buildings will be launched in 2009 and offer online assessment, action planning and performance verification as well as a certification process that is fast, economical and easy to access. This further development of LEED in Canada will allow for the massive scaling up necessary to meet the CaGBC goal of 100,000 buildings and 1 million homes certified by 2015, with 50% reduction in energy and water use, and 50 Megatonnes of GHG emission reductions.
Delegates will get first-hand reports from the national pilot projects involving K-12 schools, commercial offices and public administration buildings. This is the first round of pilots conducted with industry to test and enhance the new LEED rating system and the distributed delivery model, and will be followed over the next three years by similar projects to address all major building types.
If you’re committed to green buildings, you’ll want to join us.
Contact: Rose Swagemakers
Phone: 416.364.0050 x 306
Email: rose@innovolve.com Visit the Canada Green Building Council National Summit website.
June 19-20: Green Roofs for Australia Conference, Brisbane, Australia
Source: Geoff Wilson
The second Green Roofs for Australia Conference will be held in Brisbane, Australia on June 19 and 20, 2008. Contact Geoff Wilson, President of Green Roofs for Australia, for more information. Visit the Green Roofs for Australia website.
June 20: Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) RFP Deadline, USA
Source: Water Online Press Release The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) is requesting proposals for research that will provide education, outreach, and training on decentralized stormwater management techniques to critical target audiences. WERF will provide $112,000 for the development of innovative tools and training that lead to greater awareness, understanding, and use of decentralized stormwater management techniques; appropriate implementation for stormwater management; improved water quality; energy savings; and other benefits (e.g. aesthetics).
Decentralized approaches manage stormwater at the source (site level) using multiple techniques to control the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff. These methods include rain gardens, porous pavement, cisterns, vegetated roofs, and many other practices. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EDT), June 20, 2008. Visit WERF's Open RFPs page for more information.
June 22-24: Greening The Heartland, St. Louis, MO, USA
Source: AIA Greening the Heartland is the premier annual conference on green building and sustainability programs in the Midwest. Whether you’re interested in greening your town, your business operations, your college campus or your building, you are invited to participate. We expect more than 3,000 conference attendees to gather in St. Louis, Missouri, including experts from the building trades, beginning practitioners, government officials, policy makers, business representatives and other sustainability advocates. This regional U.S. Green Building Council conference will promote sustainable design and construction strategies for the built environment by encouraging joint leadership by the private and public sectors. The conference will highlight the latest in green building techniques that achieve energy and operational efficiencies, apply responsible construction and demolition practices, and aim for carbon neutrality. It will also demonstrate how green buildings promote the “triple bottom line” of profitability, people, and the environment – without compromising resources for future generations.
The four content tracks chosen for this year's conference — Corporate, Educational, Green Communities and Government — will appeal to a broad audience. We will have sessions on state-of-the-art energy technologies and new construction innovations, discussions on public policy issues, case histories on how to create more livable communities, tours of green buildings, as well as a number of professional training workshops for LEED certification. And our line-up of master speakers, presenters and panelists will be second to none, featuring professionals and innovators from across the country.
Don’t miss out on this important conference. Join us at Greening the Heartland 2008.
Publisher's Note: Green Roof Blocks is a Gold Sponsor. Visit the Greening The Heartland website.
June 30-July 3: IFLA 2008 World Congress, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Source: International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Transforming with Water is the theme of the 2008 World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects. This 45th IFLA World Congress will be held in the Netherlands from June 30 to July 3, 2008, in conjunction with the Apeldoorn Landscape Architecture Triennale, which hosts various other cutting-edge landscape events, such as the European Summer School, A Wider View on Cultural Landscape Challenges in Europe, the Conference Landscape and Leisure, and various exhibitions on garden history and landscape architecture. Landscape architects and professionals from all over the world are invited to join the 2008 IFLA Congress and share knowledge and ideas on the challenges and possibilities that we face when it comes to Transforming with Water.
The three days of the congress cover the theme in full breadth and depth. Each day has its own central theme to focus the activities of the day. The program offers a mix of keynote speeches, presentations, debates, excursions, workshops, executive lectures, an interactive forum, and social events. All participants can pick their choice to gain maximum benefit from the rich variety of the contents offered. But everybody shares time together at the beginning and the end of the day, to provide every opportunity for meeting and exchanging ideas.
The primary focus of the congress is to facilitate a full discussion on the possibilities to design with water, whether not enough or on the contrary too much. Through the juxtaposition of water as either friend or foe the debate is stretched to facilitate the discovery of new ways to live together with water's transforming power. With excursions and on-site lectures you can visit the Dutch landscape, see the struggle of trial and error, and the - at times - successful dialogue with nature that was achieved. The indoor lecture sessions are reserved to hear about experiences from other parts of the world and reflect in a global perspective on wisdom, experience, and universally sound knowledge when it comes to Transforming with Water.
Visit the IFLA 2008 World Congress website.
July 24-26: Singapore Garden Festival Expo 2008, Singapore
Source: Prof. Dr. Manfred Köhler
Visit Singapore Garden Festival Expo 2008, The Premier International Garden & Flower Show in the Tropics. SGF Expo is organised as part of the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF). In Singapore, the strong commitment by the government to further green up the island to create a City in a Garden has created unprecedented opportunities for innovation. Several mega projects, like the Gardens by the Bay, two multi-billion dollar Integrated Resorts, and a plan to transform the riverscape in Singapore for recreation and water sustainability all throw out vast opportunities for the adoption of new ideas and technologies.
“Changing Landscapes, Global Opportunities” is chosen as the theme of the inaugural Singapore Garden Festival Expo (SGF Expo) to create a platform for the landscape and horticulture industry to share the latest ideas and technologies and explore business opportunities in Singapore and Asia. Organised as an integral part of the Singapore Garden Festival, the SGF Expo has two components. The first is a conference for leading practitioners to share best practices and provide insights into emerging markets and trends driving the landscape and horticulture industry in Asia. The second component is a trade show to bring together buyers and suppliers of landscape and horticultural products and services.
As the premier tropical Garden City and a key player in the advancement of knowledge in urban greenery in the region, Singapore is proud to host SGF Expo. We are confident that this event will allow international participants to leverage on Singapore’s status as a regional center for finance, trade and transportation to seek market opportunities and trade links in the region.
The SGF 2008 will showcase vibrant masterpieces from the world’s top award-winning garden and floral designers under one roof! This “must-see” horticultural event will feature a small focus on roof gardens as well as:
• Landscape and Fantasy Gardens
Creations by local designers and top award-winning garden designers from around the world.
• Floral Windows to the World
Colourful and vibrant cut-flower displays and floral masterpieces with stunning set design and lighting by international floral designers.
• Singapore Orchid Show
Delightful showcase of Southeast Asia’s rich and diverse heritage of orchids.
• Garden Fiesta
Host of educational, recreational and entertainment activities catering to the public, families, serious gardeners as well as hobbyists.
• Vibrant MarketPlace
Wide array of plants, gardening and landscape products and services, and arts & crafts. Visit the Singapore Garden Festival Expo 2008 website.
August 21-22: International Sustainability Conference 2008, Basel, Switzerland
The 2nd International Sustainability Conference "Creating values for Sustainable Development" will be held on 21-22 August 2008, in Basel, Switzerland. Following the outstanding success of the 1st International Sustainability Conference ISC 2005 in Basel, the organisers – the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland and the University of Basel – are organising a follow-up conference. The theme of this 2nd International Sustainability Conference is "Creating Values for Sustainable Development". From a socio-economic perspective we take this to be one of the major tasks and challenges with regard to the expected societal transformation processes toward sustainability.
The ISC 2008 provides a platform for both interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary oriented social scientists working in the field of sustainable development. The conference is committed to promoting dialogue, especially among economists and other social scientists. Moreover, the conference aims to act as a meeting point for committed individuals from the political, corporate and academic worlds as well as for representatives from civil society. The organization committee encourages scientists, managers as well as decision makers from various disciplines to attend the International Sustainability Conference 2008 and present the outcomes of their research and/or case studies in line with the session themes.
We are therefore delighted to invite you to attend the ISC 2008 in Basel. We look forward to offering researchers a platform for presenting papers and for exchanging and critically discussing new knowledge stemming from socio-economic oriented research on practical and theoretical issues in the domain of sustainable development. Visit the International Sustainability Conference 2008 website.
September 17-18: World Green Roof Congress, London, England, UK
Source: Livingroofs.org CIRIA in partnership with Livingroofs.org is pleased to announce the 2008 World Green Roof Congress, to be held in London on the 17-18th September. This is the first event of it kind to showcase green roofs in the UK. The normally biannual World Green Roof Congress brings together leading green roof experts providing a platform for the latest research, policy initiatives and practical case studies. This exciting and respected Congress will drive the uptake and implementation of green roofs, provide a greater level of understanding of their benefits and stimulate innovation: shifting the perception of green roofs from the quirky to the main stream and demonstrate the business case.
The Congress in 2008
The Congress in Basle 2005 attracted around 400 delegates, the 2008 Congress in London will be of interest to a wide range of disciplines from a variety of sectors and countries. The Congress will be a two-day conference, with inspiring presentations, exhibitions, a conference reception, and the potential for a ‘green roof safari’ trip around London, and workshops to support the sharing of experience, knowledge and facilitating the delivery of green roofs in the built environment.
Conference
The two day conference will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced when implementing green roofs. It will focus on the contribution that green roofs can make to sustainable urban regeneration, climate change adaptation, sustainable storm water management as well as improvements to local biodiversity and quality of life within cities. The conference will highlight latest innovations and research to support the effective promotion and delivery of green roof solutions as well as demonstrating examples of good practice from the UK and overseas.
Field trips
Local field trips will be organised to demonstrate what has already been achieved in and around London. This provides an opportunity to see how green roofs contribute to sustainable development and green buildings.
Workshops
These will bring together leading academics, policy experts and practitioners in green buildings to discuss options and approaches for progressing the green roof agenda.
Who Should Get Involved?
The 2008 World Congress will be of interest to a wide range of professional with an interest in sustainable construction and regeneration. Furthermore it will of interest to policy makers.
Visit the World Green Roof Congress website.
September 28-October 1: October 2008 Committee Week, Miami Beach, FL, USA
Source: ASTM The October ASTM 2008 Committee Week for the E06 Performance of Buildings (which includes the Green Roof Task Force) will be held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida on Sunday September 28 - Wednesday October 1, 2008. Open to the public. Read the Greenroofs.com ASTM Editor, Ralph Velasquez, ASTM Updates column here. Visit the ASTM website.
October 1-3: GreenXchange Xpo, Los Angeles, CA, USA GreenXchange Xpo will take place on October 1-3, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Daily and globally, business, governments and environmental NGOs are creating revolutionary green technology partnerships around the concepts of climate change and sustainability. The biggest barrier to entry to this new market phenomenon is a practical understanding of its emerging players, technologies and dynamics - how your organization best connects all the green dots and learns from and shares best practices.
The GreenXchange Xpo will be the multi-sector and cross-disciplinary exhibition marketplace allowing attendees to discover their complete portfolio of green solutions and market opportunities under one roof. The GreenXchange Xpo will encompass the GreenXchange Global Marketplace Conference and the global exhibition marketplace for policy shapers, thought leaders and environmental innovators to see first hand all the latest green technologies and solutions.
Marketplace Areas on the Expo Floor Will Include:
» Transportation Showcase
» Sustainable Building, Design and Development Showcase
» Renewable Energy Showcase
» Clean Tech Showcase
» International and Investment Showcase
Conference Themes Will Include:
» Non-Renewable Energy
» Renewable Energy
» Air, Water and Waste
» Sustainable Building & Design
» Clean Tech, IT, Transport & Infrastructure
» Capitalizing Green Tech
» Climate Change Policy Visit the GreenXchange Xpo website.
Note Date Change! October 1-3: World Energy Engineering Congress, Washington, D.C., USA
Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com New Dates - WEEC CONFERENCE:
OCTOBER 1-3, 2008 (previously October 8-10)
New dates - WEEC EXHIBITS:
OCTOBER 1-2, 2008 (previously October 8-9) The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is very pleased to bring the WORLD ENERGY ENGINEERING CONGRESS (WEEC) on October 1-3, 2008 to Washington, D.C. for 2008 — and to an extraordinary new venue — the Gaylord National Convention Center on the Potomac. Now in its 31st year, the WEEC is well-recognized as the most important energy event of national scope for end users and energy professional in all areas of the energy field. It is the one truly comprehensive forum where you can fully assess the "big picture" – and see exactly how the economic and market forces, new technologies, regulatory developments and industry trends all merge to shape your critical decisions on your organization's energy and economic future.
The energy event of national scope for end users and energy professionals in the energy field. Featuring large conferences, seminars, and comprehensive exposition of the market's most promising new technologies, with special free technology workshops. WEEC includes FEMWorks 2008, a comprehensive series of workshops for federal energy managers. GreenStreet offers expert presentations and showcases the very latest environmentally friendly, green energy related products and services. The WEEC features a large, multi-track conference agenda, a full line-up of seminars on a variety of current topics and a comprehensive exposition of the market's most promising new technologies.
The WEEC conference and expo target the complete spectrum of technologies and services of greatest importance to our delegates in attendance, including, but not limited to:
Renewable and alternative energy
Combined heat & power / cogeneration / distributed generation
Integrated building automation & energy management
Lighting efficiency
HVAC systems and controls
Thermal storage and load management
Boilers and combustion controls
Geoexchange technologies
Solar and fuel cell technologies
Applications specific to federal energy management programs
Energy services and project financing Visit the World Energy Engineering Congress website.
October 3-7: ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Source: ASLA The ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 3-7, 2008. Check back later for updated information. Visit the ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO website.
October 4-5: openhousenewyork Weekend, New York, NY, USA
Source: openhousenewyork openhousenewyork hosts year-round educational programs celebrating New York City’s built-environment, culminating in America’s largest architecture and design event, the Annual openhousenewyork Weekend. Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend on October 4 & 5, 2008 in New York, New York, and join us for another great year of Focus on Architecture! Area greenroofs and roof gardens are expected to be included, as have been in the past. Check back later for updated information. Visit the openhousenewyork Weekend website.
November 3-5: Design-Build Conference & Expo, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Source: Design-Build Conference & Expo The 2008 Design-Build Conference & Expo will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 3-5, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino & Convention Center. Sign-up today for the 2008 Show, and reserve the best space for your company and receive the lowest rates of the year, at least $200 lower than regular rates. Check back later for updated information. Visit the Design-Build Conference & Expo website.
November 6-8: West Coast Green, San Francisco, CA, USA
Source: West Coast Green West Coast Green 2008 will be held on November 6 - 8, 2008 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, California. West Coast Green is giving the residential green building market the event it's been wanting: a full scale 3-day conference and expo. While new green events emerge every year, West Coast Green represents the largest milestone yet in the residential green building movement. Never before has a conference and expo provided access to such comprehensive state-of-the-art resources, impactful presentations, and rewarding opportunities for business development in the residential green building field. Check back later for updated information. Visit the West Coast Green website.
November 19-21: Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, Boston, MA, USA
Source: Greenbuild The 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston - the historic cradle of the American Revolution, home to innovations that have far-reaching impact and the perfect place to celebrate Greenbuild 2008’s theme of “Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability.” Join us at the U.S. Green Building Council’s in Boston November 19 - 21, 2008.
Buildings play a critical role in protecting and improving our environment and the health of the people who occupy them. USGBC’s Greenbuild conference and expo is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be the Keynote Speaker for Greenbuild 2008. Greenbuild Early Registration and Housing Now Open! Register here. Boston - the historic cradle of the American Revolution, home to innovations that have far-reaching impact – is the perfect place to celebrate Greenbuild 2008’s theme of “Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability.” Join us at USGBC’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston November 19-21, 2008.Check back later for updated information. Who's Coming?
Architects
Building Owners
Code Officials
Contractors
Developers
Educators
Engineers
Facility Managers
Financial Services Providers
Government Agencies
Green Power Providers
Home Builders
Interior Designers
Landscape Architects
Nonprofit Organizations
Product Manufacturers
Schools and Universities
Students
Visit the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo website.
December 8-11: Ecobuild Fall & AEC-ST Fall, Washington, D.C., USA
Source: Ecobuild America Ecobuild Fall and AEC-ST Fall 2008 will be held at the Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. Ecobuild Fall - Sustainable, Green and High Performance Solutions for the Built Environment and AEC-ST Fall – Science & Technology for Architecture, Engineering &Construction is an annual event that goes beyond green to cover the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential construction. Attendees include AEC professionals, owners, developers, and facility managers – the entire project team in one place, at one time. These design and construction professionals come from both the private sector and government.
The exhibit features a uniquely integrated display of the latest green and sustainable building products, technologies, developments, and services, as well as IT solutions to help AEC professionals better design, specify, and manage their
projects. Featuring: Green Insulation Pavilion, Intelligent Buildings Pavilion, Green Mechanical Pavilion, and Efficient Windows Collaborative Pavilion.
The 3 day conference program with scores of technical sessions in 14 tracks covers: Building Performance & Engineering; Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy; Facilities Management & Intelligent Buildings; Government –Federal, State & Municipal; Green Construction & Homebuilding; Green Globes™, LEED® & Other Rating Systems; Green Mechanical/Electrical Systems & Operations; Information Technology, BIM & Interoperability; Infrastructure, Civil/Site/Land Development; Power, Process, Plant & Utilities; Practice Management, Business Development & Marketing; Project Management & Cost Control (Estimating/ Scheduling/Budgeting); Specifications & Contract Documents; Sustainable Design. Visit the Ecobuild Fall & AEC-ST Fall Press Release.
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