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This Month: The Potential for Green Schools in the Hoosier State
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Feature Article
Build Green Schools
In 2007, the US Green Building Council began an advocacy campaign to encourage building green schools in conjunction with the launch of LEED for Schools. This off shoot of LEED NC was designed to take into account the unique nature of school construction and required that all academic K-12 projects use this rating system when pursuing certification. Green schools advocacy is a major emphasis in 2009 for the USGBC.
The emphasis on green schools is well justified. The potential impact on energy savings, occupant health and the environment is huge. Over 1,000,000 Indiana children attend public school every day, this group represents over 15% of the states' population. Improvement to the physical structures these students attend has many opportunities:
Green schools cost less to operate, freeing up resources to truly improve students' education. Their carefully planned acoustics and abundant daylight make it easier and more comfortable for students to learn. Their clean indoor air cuts down sick days and gives our children a head start for a healthy, prosperous future. And their innovative design provides a wealth of hands-on learning opportunities.
It should not be overlooked that children learning in a green school have the opportunity to become "sustainability natives". Similar to technology permeating our society, as students understand sustainable design concepts they will begin to expect them and champion them in the future.
While property tax issues have quieted school construction discussion in Indiana recently. The buzz for green schools is growing nationally and with the advent of the new Administration and potential stimulus packages the volume is increasing. It should be noted that green schools is not solely the domain of new construction, many concepts can be applied to existing buildings. A program called "LEED in Existing Schools", similar to LEED existing building, is being piloted.
Momentum is building. Three school districts have started projects pursuing LEED Certification. Avon Community School Corporation will open Avon Middle School North in 2009, Vincennes Community School Corporation began construction of the New Clark Middle School in Fall 2008 and Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation is in the bidding phase for Cedar Hall K-8.
The future of LEED for Schools in Indiana looks even brighter with planning moving forward to register and certify 25 major renovation projects in Indianapolis Public School's Capital Improvements Program.
"Many of the schools we built or renovated in Phases 1 and 2 of the Capital Improvements Program followed LEED concepts, because we made a concerted effort to save energy, conserve water and improve air quality in our schools," said Steve Young, chief of facilities management for IPS. "We will enhance and document the sustainable aspects of Phase 3 renovations and submit them for LEED certification."
"The IPS School Board is enthusiastic about pursuing LEED certification and setting an example for environmentally responsible and sustainable building and renovation practices," said Young.
The Green Schools Advocacy Committee for the Indiana chapter is planning events to educate and celebrate achievements in the state. Please contact the USGBC-IN Executive Director, Elizabeth C. Ellis, to see how you may be able to help.
For more information regarding this article, please contact Craig Flandermeyer at cflandermeyer@schmidt-arch.com.
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From the Chair
LEED Version 3 Has Arrived
Eric Hoffer was a mostly self-taught longshoreman, migrant worker, philosopher and author of ten books who tended to spend time in the nearest public library when he was not visiting the local brothel or speaking at a university. Ronald Reagan presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983 for his literary accomplishments. Hoffer said that, "In times of drastic change, the learners will inherit the future, while the knowers will find themselves beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists."
It is safe to say that these are times of drastic change. Whether you look at economic, environmental or social imperatives, it is clear that what brought us to this point will not get us out of this black hole. Learners will be filling niches that did not previously exist, finding new opportunities in new challenges. Knowers will be stubbornly going about business as usual, while as usual ceases to exist.
LEED Version 3 will challenge all of us to become learners again and these drastic changes offer many opportunities in a world of new constraints. The Indiana Chapter of USGBC will be spinning up new opportunities for our members to get familiar with LEED Version 3 and we hope you will participate in the coming months. Along with a new version of LEED comes a whole new future for LEED Accredited Professionals that promises to make accreditation more meaningful and valuable to all of us.
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and growth. I hope you will see these positive changes as opportunities to learn and grow so that you may inherit the future.
Bill Brown, AIA, LEED AP
USGBC Indiana Chair
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USGBC-IN Chapter News
USGBC-IN Chapter Program: Water Efficiency Panel
Wednesday, April 15th
Join us on Wednesday, April15th as USGBC-IN conducts the second bi-monthly panel discussion of 2009. This month's topic focuses on Water Efficiency.
Date: April 15, 2009 (third Wednesday)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Conference Center at Four Parkwood
500 East 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN
See location in Google Maps
Cost: Free to USGBC members;
$15 for non-USGBC members (pay at the door)
Register: Click here to register
Advance reservations are strongly suggested.
Registration ends 24 hours prior to the event.
USGBC Workshop: LEED for Schools Technical Review
Friday, April 24, 2009
Presented by the U.S. Green Building Council, this course is designed to provide a complete review of the LEEDŽ for Schools Rating System™ and how to apply it on school projects including the tools and insights needed to incorporate green building practices into projects. Case studies of certified school projects illustrate successful strategies and practices for improving school design and performance..
Date: April 24, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Michigan Wildlife Conservancy
Bengel Wildlife Center
DeVlieg Conservation Hall
6380 Drumheller Road
Bath, MI 48808
See this location in Google Maps
Cost: Click here to access the event flyer
Register: Click here to register
2009 Greening the Heartland Conference
May 31 - June 2, 2009
 One of the largest and most successful conferences on green building practices and initiatives is coming to Detroit. The USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter and The Engineering Society of Detroit will present the Greening the Heartland Regional Conference May 31 - June 2, 2009, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in partnership with COBO Center.
The theme of the conference is "ability," which illustrates that an approach to projects and practices with sustainability as a goal leads to multiple benefits. Attendees will receive the necessary tools to achieve this goal through programs, outstanding education sessions, keynote speakers, tours, and other activities.
Date: April 24, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
100 Renaissance Ctr
Detroit, MI 48243
See this location in Google Maps
Cost: Click here to access cost information
Register: Click here to register
USGBC-IN's Bill Barnard Elected as the Heartland Regional Council Communications Chair
USGBC-IN would like to congratulate its own Bill Barnard, who has recently been elected as the Heartland Regional Council Communications Chair. As a result, the Council's Leadership Circle now has Indiana representation!
Jeff Kaden Announced as USGBC-IN South Central Branch Chair and USGBC Representative for Indiana University
Last week, Jeff Kaden was annouced as the Chair of the USGBC Indiana Chapter's South Central Branch. In addition, Jeff is the USGBC representative for Indiana University. According to the South Central Branch, all students/faculty/staff of IU are USGBC-IN members by extension.
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Become a Sponsor!
The Indiana Chapter of USGBC invites you to support the activities of the chapter by becoming a sponsor. As interest in green building gains momentum in Indiana, there has never been a better time to become involved with and support the Chapter.
Through communications, educational programs, networking events, and advocacy work, we hope to educate and create awareness of green and sustainable building strategies. Please consider becoming an annual or program sponsor and joining our effort for a better built environment.
There are several levels of sponsorships that are available. To receive a Sponsorship Registration Form, please contact Elizabeth C. Ellis, Executive Director.
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USGBC-IN Branch News
South Central Branch Program: EverGreen Village Project
Thursday, April 16th
Please join the South Central Branch on Thursday, April 16, 2009, for a presentation by Bloomington HAND Program Manager John Hewett regarding Bloomington's "EverGreen Village" project.
EverGreen Village is a 12 unit subdivision being developed by the City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Department as a green-built, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Pilot project. The site plan for EverGreen Village has a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly storm water design system that includes a restored creek and naturalized rain gardens. A walking path constructed of pervious pavement has been installed, and runs along the creek between Rockport Road to Thompson Park Drive. The homes are being built using LEED standards and requirements to insure energy efficiency. Duke Energy (formerly Cinergy) has generously donated photovoltaic panels for solar energy production. This solar energy production, along with the energy efficiency design standards, make these homes very cost-effective to operate.
More information about the site can be found at:
http://bloomington.in.gov/evergreen
Date: April 16, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Bloomington City Hall, Council Chambers
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
See location in Google Maps
Cost: Free to USGBC members;
$10 for non-USGBC members (pay at the door)
Register: Click here to register
Advance reservations are strongly suggested.
Registration ends 24 hours prior to the event.
Northeast Branch Program: LiveRoof Green Roof System
Wednesday, April 15th
Please join the Northeast Branch on Wednesday, April 15th, for a presentation by Julie Ardner of LiveRoof Green Roof Systems. According to the company, LiveRoof is the First and Only Invisible Modular Green Roof System. The system was developed by Career Horticulturists for long-term sustainability.
Date: April 15, 2009
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: To be announced soon. Please visit usgbc-in.org
for the latest details.
Cost: Free to USGBC members;
$15 for non-USGBC members (pay at the door)
Register: Click here to register
Advance reservations are strongly suggested.
Registration ends 24 hours prior to the event.
South Central Branch Program: Green Building Tour
Saturday, April 25th
Join the South Central Branch for Bloomington's first Greeeen Building Tour. The tour will include 7 sites, including the New Wings project, a straw bale home, Indiana's first LEED-certified home to achieve Gold certification, and a demonstration of a blower-door test. Expert tour guides will provide their insights into green building throughout the tour. The tour will run 9am - 4pm and will include lunch. Participants may skip the LEED-certified home and be finished by 1:00 PM..
Date: April 25, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: To be announced soon. Please visit usgbc-in.org
for the latest details.
Cost: $20, though ticket holders will be given a discount to get into
Wonderlab for its "science of Being Green" exhibit on
April 25 and 26, 2009.
Register: Click here to register
Click here to access the event flyer
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Indiana Green Building Events
SustaIN: Indiana's Green Ideas and Networking Event
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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consortium of Indiana universities is hosting an event to bring
together sustainability experts, business leaders, students, and
central Indiana community members. SustaIN: Indiana's Green Ideas and
Networking Event is scheduled for Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2009
from 10am-4pm at the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station in Downtown
Indianapolis.
The event is a unique forum for students,
business professionals, and the general public to meet with and learn
from Indiana's research and industry leaders about green and
sustainability initiatives and practices.
David Forsell,
Executive Director of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Incorporated, will
provide the keynote address. Attendees can participate in panel
discussions with business leaders and university researchers on
sustainability topics including alternative energy and green building.
In addition, Indianapolis-area high school and college students will
be presenting their green ideas in poster sessions throughout the
event. Local businesses are encouraged to register as exhibitors to
showcase their green/sustainability projects. SustaIN is sponsored by
the Career Development Professionals of Indiana and Direct Employers
JOBcentral, and is hosted by the Indiana Collegiate and Multicultural
Career Fair Advisory Board, in partnership with the Indiana
Sustainability Alliance (INSA), the Bezos Family Foundation, and
Lawrence North High School.
Registration for SustaIN is free, but required for all attendees. For more information, please visit www.sustainindiana.org or contact Scott Feeny at sfeeny@iupui.edu, or (317) 274-3215.
IRC offers Innovative Building Practices Event
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Indiana Construction Roundtable (ICR) will host a presentation showcasing innovative building practices used in the construction of the new Indianapolis International Airport.
Whether attendees represent an owner, a design firm, or a contracting firm, they will be able toutilize these innovations to improve construction practices on their future construction projects. Representatives from Hunt Construction and the Indianapolis Airport Authority will share the stage for a joint presentation and point-by-point discussion from their own unique
perspectives.
Mark Mayer of Hunt Construction and Jay McQueen of the Indianapolis Airport Authority will be the main presenters at this event, which will cover LEED certification, among other issues.
This event will be held on Wednesday, April 29th. For more information, please click here to access the event flyer.
APA Indiana's Spring Conference
Friday, May 29, 2009
The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association will hold their Spring Conference on May 29, 2009 at the Marriott North at Keystone at the Crossing. This conference typically attracts over 100 planning professionals, elected officials, planning commission and board members, zoning inspectors, and attorneys.
This year's Spring Conference will be focusing on sustainability. In particular how communities can specifically implement sustainability principles into their comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and working with developers.
The conference program is online at www.indianaplanning.org.
Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change
September 20-23, 2009
If you enjoyed AASHE2008, you'll want to mark your calendar now for Greening of the Campus VIII. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) will be partnering with Ball State University to bring you this event. The conference has traditionally been held on Ball State's campus, but this year will be in the Indianapolis Convention Center in order to accommodate the growing campus sustainability community.
Greening of the Campus VIII will be held Sept 20 - 23, 2009 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Labs21 2009 Annual Conference
September 22-24, 2009
Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) is designed to meet the needs of laboratory and high performance facility designers, engineers, owners, and facility managers. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Labs21 offers professionals worldwide an extraordinary opportunity for information exchange and education with regard to high-performance laboratories and related facilities.
As official co-sponsor of the Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) Annual Conference and workshops, the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) will facilitate a network of technical capabilities to address global needs while incorporating the Labs21 Approach to sustainable, high performance, and low-energy laboratories.
Please visit I2SL's web site at www.i2sl.org for the most up-to-date conference and workshop information.
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Emerging Green Builders (EGB) News
 Join your local EGB Branch!
EGB Indiana Branches are still forming in these cities: Bloomington (including Indiana University),
Fort Wayne,
Indianapolis (including area colleges and universities),
Muncie (including Ball State University),
Northwest Indiana (including Chicagoland),
South Bend (including the University of Notre Dame),
Terre Haute (including Indiana State University),
West Lafayette (including Purdue University) Visit www.usgbc-in.org/egb to find out how to join for FREE in 2009!
EGB ExComm Traveling Events
The EGB Indiana Executive Committee continues to travel to Indiana high schools, colleges, and universities giving presentations about the organization and ways to get involved in local green building efforts. Last month, we participated in the Design Interaction Day at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, which proved to be a huge sucess. This month: Lawrence North High School, Ball State, IUPUI.
All Things EGBEGB Indiana's web page through USGBC-IN is now online. Please visit us at usgbc-in.org/egb for all the latest events, resources, and local branch information.
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Indiana Green Building News
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Development first to achieve national green building standard
Source: Inside INdiana Business
Date Written: 04/06/2009
The Village in Burns Harbor will be recognized [this] week as the first development in the nation to be certified to the National Green Building Standard. Promoters say the housing development is a new urbanist community that seeks to recreate the sense of belonging that existed in neighborhoods built before World War II.
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Indiana Green Energy bill passes out of committee
Author: Laura McPhee
Source: NUVO Newsweekly
Date Written: 04/03/2009
Environmentalists from around the state are celebrating what amounts to a small victory and perhaps a great shift in attitude here in Indiana.
Yesterday, the Indiana House of Representatives Utilities Committee passed SB 300, legislation that supporters believe provides for a comprehensive renewable energy policy to help jumpstart the state's economy. The bill now moves to a vote before the full House.
As amended, SB 300 establishes a renewable electricity standard (RES) that would ensure Indiana receives at least 15 percent of its electricity from renewable or energy-efficient resources such as wind, biomass, and energy-efficient technologies by 2025. It also would allow Hoosier homes and businesses to generate their own electricity and roll their meters back when they return any excess power to the electric grid through net metering.
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Author: Nancy Benac
Source: American Institute of Architects
Date Written: 03/31/2009
No. 1: It's already been done.
No. 2: It needs to be done again.
It was Earth Day 1993 when President Bill Clinton launched his ambitious "greening the White House" project. That effort saved more than $1.4 million in its first six years, largely from improvements in lighting, heating, air conditioning, insulation, water sprinklers and other measures.
During George W. Bush's two terms, workers installed three solar systems, including a thermal setup on the pool cabana that heats water for the pool and showers, and photovoltaic panels atop a maintenance shed that supplement the mansion's electrical supply. Bush also made a big push to recycle office paper, although the overall go-green effort lost momentum during his tenure, according to many outside observers.
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Author: Jason Reynolds
Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press
Date Written: 04/10/2009
Making buildings more environmentally friendly will pay off economically for businesses after an upfront investment, says one of the creators of the LEED certification for existing structures.
Paul von Paumgartten, whom a moderator at a Chattanooga conference dubbed the "godfather of LEED," said Thursday that applying for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification while refitting an existing building or erecting a new one can cost up to $30,000.
But the director of energy and environmental affairs with Johnson Controls Inc. in Milwaukee said that cost will be returned quickly from efficient electric and water use.
Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey said that building sustainable buildings is the right thing to do and can promote the economy.
"LEED certification is about common sense," Mr. Ramsey said. "There is a right way and a wrong way to do things. This conference is about finding better ideas" for business and the environment.
In the near future, Mr. von Paumgartten said, environmentally friendly features will be a common component in construction and renovation projects, which will lower costs..
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LEED-EB lowers operating costs, report finds
Authors: Michael Arny and Barb McCabe Source:
Facilities Net Date Written: 04/10/2009
A recent survey shows that the cost of LEED-EB implementation may not be a barrier to beginning an organizationwide LEED-EB initiative. Not only is the cost of certification less than many facility executives may think, also operating costs for LEED certified buildings are on average lower than traditional buildings. Many low and no cost credits can serve as a starting point for facility executives to begin the journey to LEED-EB certification.
Of the 53 buildings LEED-EB certified under the pilot project or under v2.0 through 2007, responses were received for 23 buildings, a 43 percent response rate. Information was gathered in three areas: the cost of certification, the rating of the cost of each LEED-EB prerequisite or credit as low/no cost or significant cost, and the cost of building operation.
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Living Future 2009: The Unconference for Deep Green Professionals
Living Future is Less than Two Months Away
 The Cascadia Region Green Building Council will host Living Future 09 in Portland, OR May 6-8, 2009.
Living Future is less than two months away-don't miss your chance to be a part of the continent's most advanced green building conference! The Unconference is known for its solution-driven discussions, inspirational keynote speakers, and a unique and vibrant sense of community and fun. Join fellow green building pioneers in the movement to shift global consciousness and truly transform the building industry!
For more information and to register, please visit www.cascadiagbc.org/living-future/09.
Members of the Indiana Chapter are eligible for the discounted Cascadia member rate!
Date: May 6 - 8, 2009
Location: The Nines
525 SW Morrison St.
Portland, OR
See location in Google Maps
Cost: Please visit the event registration page.
Indiana Chapter members qualify for Cascadia member rate.
Register: Click here to register
Registration is required for this event.
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From the Editor
Raising the Bar on LEED Certification
On April 27th, LEED version 3 will officially be open for business. This means teams will be able to register projects for LEED 2009, access the much improved LEED Online, and GBCI will officially take over project registration and certification. Since the release of the credit descriptions and requirements for LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovation a few months ago, I've had several interesting conversations with colleagues who have voiced their concern regarding the new credit weightings and the ratcheted-up minimum performance criteria for some of the credits.
In LEED 2009, the allocation of points between credits is based on the potential environmental impacts and human health benefits of each credit with respect to a set of impact categories. The updated rating system uses the U.S. EPA's TRACI environmental impact categories as the basis for weighting each credit. In addition, LEED 2009 incorporates the weightings developed by the NIST, which compare impact categories with one another and assign a relative weight to each credit. In other words, every credit in LEED 2009 is allocated points based on the relative importance of the building-related impacts that it addresses. The result is a weighted average that combines building impacts and the relative value of the impact categories.
Sound confusing? You're not the only one. In simpler terms, for LEED 2009 the USGBC is allocating points to each credit based on each credit's ability to impact the most urgent environmental and human health issues of the day. The top priorities for LEED 2009 are energy efficiency and CO2 emissions.
As for the aforementioned credits with significantly ratcheted-up minimum performance requirements, consider the following: WE Credit 3: Water Use Reduction, now requires a minimum 30 percent water savings percentage rather than 20 percent. EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance now requires a 10% improvement over the more stringent 2007 revision of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 (with errata but without addenda.)
The most prevalent complaints I have received regarding these changes to the LEED system stem from concerns that the bar is being raised to high - that just when the market was starting to catch up and LEED certification was about to achieve mainstream implementation, USGBC went out and changed the rules and set the bar just out of reach.
There is some legitimacy to this concern. The number of LEED registered projects in Indiana has skyrocketed over the past two years. The changes to LEED 2009 may very well blunt the influx of project registration significantly.
However, these concerns are based on a false premise that the LEED systems aims to achieve mainstream success. The goal of the LEED system is to provide a sustainable built environment for all within a generation. The day LEED achieves mainstream implementation is the day it fails. The acronym is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The intent of the system is to lead a transformation of the built environment. The system serves to recognize the exemplary work of innovative building professionals and provide the market with a current and ever-improving gold standard for green building.
The best analogy I can offer is that of a classroom. Ideally, the teacher wants every student to ace an exam because it indicates that student body has mastered the exam content. However, the A's are reserved for the students who deserve recognition for exemplary performance over his/her peers. When the entire classroom is acing the exam, the teacher understands that it is time to raise the bar and make the exam a bit more difficult.
Daniel Overbey, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
USGBC Indiana Communications Chair
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Calendar at a Glance
April
15: USGBC-IN Monthly Program: Water Efficiency Panel Discussion Location: The Conference Center at Four Parkwood
Indianapolis, IN
15: USGBC-IN Northeast Branch Program:
LiveRoof Green Roof System
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
16: USGBC-IN South Central Branch Program:
Evergreen Village
Location: Bloomington, IN
22: SustaIN: Indiana's Green Ideas and
Networking Event
Location: IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
25: Indiana Earth Day Festival
For more information, visit: www.earthdayindiana.org
25: Green Building Tour
Location: Bloomington, IN
29: IRC's Innovative Building Practices Event
Location: Adam's Mark Hotel
Indianapolis, IN
30: Green Expo 2009
Location: The Century Center
South Bend, IN
30 - 02: AIA National Convention 2009
Location: San Francisco, CA
May
06 - 08: Living Future 2009: The Unconference
for Deep Green Professionals
Location: The Nines, Portland, OR
20: USGBC-IN Monthly Program: Green Communities
Location: The Conference Center at Four Parkwood
Indianapolis, IN
21: USGBC-IN South Central Branch Program:
Greenway Supply Presentation
Location: Bloomington, IN
29: APA Indiana's Spring Conference
Location: Marriott North at Keystone at the Crossing
Indianapolis, IN
31 - 02: Greening the Heartland Regional Conference
Location: Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
June
07 - 10 Indiana State NAHRO Conference Location: Radisson Hotel At
Star Plaza 800 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 17: USGBC-IN Monthly Program: Energy and Atmosphere Panel Discussion
Location: The Conference Center at Four Parkwood Indianapolis, IN
Please email your event notices to the Editor. Thank you!
All dates are subject to change. For a complete list of upcoming events, please log-in to usgbc-in.org.
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sponsor. As interest in green building gains momentum in Indiana,
there has never been a better time to become involved with and support
the Chapter.
Through communications, educational programs,
networking events, and advocacy work, we hope to educate and create
awareness of green and sustainable building strategies. Please
consider becoming an annual or program sponsor and joining our effort
for a better built environment.
There are several levels of sponsorships that are available. To receive a Sponsorship Registration Form, please contact Elizabeth C. Ellis, Executive Director..
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