LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, has become the defacto vocabulary for green building discussions and the LEED green building rating systems provide a straightforward methodology for verifying the level of green of a building. This session is intended for those who want to take a crash course in the most easily achieved LEED points based on historic data at USGBC. This session will help in various project situations — for the owner who wants to quickly become a bit grounded in LEED for a first project meeting with an architect or contractor, or for a designer or contractor who is part of a LEED project, but has little background.
Speaker: John Albrecht, Nelson
Pre-registration is required.
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:
Interiors for Business
409 N. River Street
Batavia, Illinois 60510
773-265-5911
USGBC - Chicago Chapter
Contact Katie Kaluzny for more information
773-265-5911
email Katie here
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The Kane County Chronicle covered the record turnout of community support and enthusiasm for the opening day of the Geneva Green Market in the Fox River Valley with a cover story in the June 27 edition entitled “Geneva Green Market a Big Hit“:
… By the end of his 30-minute demonstration, Lycan paired the scallops he brought with arugula, carrots, eggplant and scallions, all of which were available at Thursday’s opening of the Geneva Green Market on River Lane.
Rob Murphy of Curds & Whey Cheese Shoppe, which is inside Inglenook Pantry in Geneva, said he sells more than 30 types of cheese and has lots of recipes that he’s willing to share.
… For those who don’t like to cook, Lycan said starting in July, Niche Restaurant will offer meals made with produce from two local farms and the Geneva Green Market.
For the next three months, six-course tasting menus will be available from Tuesday through Friday. At least one item from the farms or market will be used in each course, Lycan said.
Read the full article online at the Kane County Chronicle online here.
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What:
USGBC: Fox River Valley Suburban Kick-Off Event
When:
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
5:30—8:00 pm
Where:
Prairie Landing
2325 Longest Drive
West Chicago, Illinois
Sponser:
US Green Building Council (USGBC), Chicago Chapter
Just because we’re called the USGBC-Chicago Chapter doesn’t mean all our events are in Chicago! Join the Fox River Valley Suburban Committee at their first networking event. This is an open invitation to members as well as interested guests to learn more about the USGBC – Chicago Chapter, LEED, and upcoming Chapter initiatives.The main program speakers will be Doug Widener, Executive Director of the Chicago Chapter, and Laureen Blissard, current Chapter Chair. They will give an introduction to USGBC and an overview of the LEED Rating System.
For more info, contact USGBC: Chicago Chapter (773) 265-5911 or visit: chapters.usgbc.org/Chicago/
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