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The USGBC - Chicago Chapter and the NIHBA are hosting a special event that features an open forum to explore the methods, programs, organizations, and resources available to encourage sustainable housing. This event is being held in Chicago on Thursday evening and in Lisle on Friday morning. The program will be the same with the intent on giving attendees in the Chicagoland area an opportunity to attend at the venue that is most conveniently located.

The panel features members from USGBC (Mike Holcomb), NAHB (Bill Styczynski), Energy Star (Jim Cavallo), and Chicago Green Home Program and will be moderated by Jim Hackler. The main topics of discussion will be:

• Understanding the variety of approaches to sustainable housing.
• Fostering cooperation and education among the different groups advocating green homes.
• Removing market barriers and increasing demand for sustainable housing.
• The forum is not an endorsement of a single approach - but it’s hoped will lead to an including strategy to bring more sustainable housing to the Chicago area. The moderator, Jim Hackler, brings a balanced approach to the discussion as a journalist covering environmental issues for GreenBuilder, Natural Home, and Delta’s Sky magazines. He also has served as the head of two of the country’s leading green building initiatives (USGBC’s LEED for Homes and the Greater Atlanta HBA’s EarthCraft House).

A breakfast buffet will be served:

• Selection of chilled juices
• Sliced fresh melon
• Assorted cereals with dried fruits and nuts
• Fluffy scrambled eggs
• Hyatt signature breakfast potatoes
• Selection of freshly made bakeries
• Sweet butter, jam, and preserves
• Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea selection, and soy milk

When: Friday, May 23, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Hyatt Lisle
1400 Corporetum Drive
Lisle, Illinois 60532
630-852-1234

Planner: USGBC - Chicago Chapter
Sponsers: Birch, ELFI Wall System, LTLB, Pella Windows and Doors, Sustainable Flooring Systems