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This Month: The Basics of Choosing Environmentally-Friendly Office Furniture
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Feature Article
Office Furniture: Creating Sustainable Interiors
The interiors of a space can actually have a larger environmental impact than the building itself. Interiors are capable of playing a vital role in determining just how sustainable the structure is going to be. While a building may be around for decades and in some cases even centuries, the interiors of the space will transform several times over. Interior furnishings tend to have a shorter life cycle to amortize the environmental impacts of extracting those materials. Thus, understanding the macro sustainability goals of a building's interiors is critical for designers.
A primary area of environmental impact within an interior space is office furniture. Our office chair and the desk that lies in front of it may seem like little more than our touch down spot while we are at work. However, these furnishings as well as several others actually have a significant environmental impact, specifically pertaining to: Resources, Waste and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
Resources
It is important to recognize that virgin natural resources are typically consumed in the manufacturing of furniture. Likewise, many wood furniture manufacturers utilize wood from poorly managed forests. However, if researched appropriately, one can find select manufacturers today who are making it a point to produce furniture made from recycled materials, thus eliminating the need to harvest virgin materials from the earth. Additionally, select wood furniture manufacturers are making it a priority to utilize reclaimed wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Wood furniture manufacturers, such as Gunlocke, use FSC mixed source materials to provide FSC certified products; thus allowing the consumer to obtain credits toward MR 7.0 under the LEED-CI rating system.
Waste
Recognizing the large volume of furniture manufactured each year coupled with the vast quantities of furniture disposed of each year, leads one to realize the negative impact furniture can potentially have on landfills. However, if the disposal of furniture is planned out as extensively as the procurement of the furniture is, one can pose a dramatically more positive effect on the environment. Recycling office furniture at the end of its life cycle can prevent several forms of waste from going to the landfill, where decomposition of these wastes produces greenhouse gases as well as several other toxic chemicals. Select furniture manufacturers have also taken the initiative to provide an alternative disposal solution: passing furniture on to deserving nonprofit groups. Herman Miller, for example, has programs available, such as rePurpose, which provides one with a sustainable way to dispose of no longer needed furniture. With programs such as this, the amount of unwanted furniture going to landfills is significantly reduced. Not only is one being socially responsible in this activity, but typically one will also receive a tax credit for the fair market value of the items donated.
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a major concern when it comes to the interiors of a building, as it can impact the health, well-being and productivity of its occupants. Improving the IAQ of a building can reduce these concerns as well as the occurrence of Sick Building Syndrome. Environmentally sensitive furniture manufacturers are addressing the issue of IAQ within their buildings by using powder-based finishing coats free of all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and low-VOC adhesives, which use less energy and decrease waste. One such company that addresses this issue is SitOnIt. As a seating manufacturer located in California, SitOnIt uses non-toxic paints that are free of all VOCs and ozone depleting substances (ODSs). They also utilize water-based adhesives on their chairs during the manufacturing process in order to eliminate potentially harmful emissions during regular use of their product.
Several environmental certifications within the office furniture industry exist in order to provide companies and clients with a concrete way to measure achievement in environmentally-smart design. Furniture manufacturers who are pursuing a more extensive definition of environmental quality in their products will pursue certification with one or more of the following independent organizations:
Cradle to Cradle: McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) tests and certifies products to ensure the use of environmentally safe and healthy materials, design for material reutilization, the use of renewable energy, maximum water quality associated with production, and that the products are manufactured with a focus on social responsibility. If a candidate product achieves the required criteria, it is certified as Basic, Silver, Gold or Platinum and can be branded as Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM .
Level: Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) just recently launched its "level" product certification program. The sustainability standard takes into account material use, energy and atmosphere impacts, human and ecosystem health and social responsibility. Manufacturers evaluating products to the BIFMA e3 sustainability standard and undergoing an independent, third-party certification process can achieve the level conformance mark. NSF International and Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) are the first third-party certification bodies to be recognized under the level certification program. The standard is modeled after Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) with specific prerequisites, optional credits, and three conformance levels.
LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI): LEED is a point-based rating system devised by the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC) in 2000. LEED does not certify furniture products; however, purchasing environmentally responsible office furniture can help a building achieve LEED certification.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): This non-profit organization certifies that wood used in office furniture comes from forests that are sustainably managed in the areas of economic, social and environmental impact.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI): GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments and buildings. GREENGUARD certified products are listed in a guide that features products that are regularly tested to ensure that their chemical and particle emissions meet acceptable IAQ pollutant guidelines and standards.
Indoor Advantage Gold: Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) certifies products that do not emit more than one-half the threshold for individual VOCs established by the Chronic Reference Exposure Levels (CRELs). CRELs establish safe limits for the emissions of toxic chemicals from furniture and other indoor furnishings.
ISO 14001: The International Organization for Standardization certifies companies, facilities and products that meet its 350 International Standards for impact on air, water and soil. The purpose of the standard when it comes to office furniture is to reduce the environmental footprint of a product and to decrease the pollution and waste a product produces.
For more information regarding the content of this article, please contact Tanya L. Woodward, Director of Business Development, OfficeWorks, phone: 317-577-3557 or email: twoodward@officeworks.net.
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From the Chair
Indiana Chapter Continues to Blossom, Despite Economy
As we finish the first half of 2009 I am happy to report that USGBC Indiana is doing exceptionally well in this very challenging economy. Membership has grown to over 500 members and, thanks in part to an amazingly successful Indiana Building Green Symposium, we are in the black with a large cash reserve.
More importantly, we have expanded the number of people directly involved in the leadership of USGBC Indiana through new branches Northeast, Central Southern and Southwestern, with several more on the way, including a new Central Branch representing the Indianapolis metropolitan region. Each time we open a branch we open doors for local leadership, education and advocacy and we make it easier for talented people all over the state to contribute to the greening of the built environment in Indiana.
As we continue to spin off new branches and new committees, many opportunities open up for members who have been waiting for a good opportunity to get involved. As any new branch member will tell you, this has been a very dynamic process and each branch is emerging in their own way. This allows for a great deal of innovation but the state chapter hopes to provide more in the way of financial and organizational assistance to new branches in the second half of the year based on lessons learned from the pioneers. I hope all of you, especially if you live in an area not currently served by a branch, will choose to get involved in the second half of the year if you are not already active.
As the Indiana Chapter and the Central Indiana Branch leadership become two separate entities we will see a true statewide system with one state chapter and multiple branches, all functioning on the principles of Dynamic Governance. If you have not yet had the pleasure, watch for an opportunity in the second half of 2009 to participate in another full-day Dynamic Governance workshop. As we continue to grow, we have found this method to be a very effective way to run meetings and engage a broader leadership and a more active membership.
Thanks to all the branch leaders for their pioneering efforts. Let's keep this momentum going!
Bill Brown, AIA, LEED AP
USGBC Indiana Chair
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USGBC-IN Chapter News
USGBC-IN Chapter Meeting / Monthly Program
Wednesday, July 15th
Please join us on Wednesday, July 15th, for the USGBC Indiana Chapter's monthly program. This month's presentation topic is permeable pavements.
Registration and networking begins at 5:00pm, program begins at 5:30pm.
Space is limited. Please make reservations early.
Date: July 15, 2009 (third Wednesday)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: The Conference Center at Four Parkwood
500 East 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN
See this 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.
South West Establishes USGBC-IN's Fifth Chapter Branch
As part of Evansville's continuing progress in joining the green construction movement, southwest Indiana became the new home to a branch of the U.S. Green Building Council -- an offshoot of the U.S. Green Building chapter based in Indianapolis.
The first meeting was held May 20, 2009 at the University of Evansville Schroeder Family School of Business LEED Certified Building. Ron Steinhart of Hafer Associates gave a detailed speech and tour regarding the LEED design of the Schroeder Family School of Business building.
Volunteers were selected and placed on the following committees:
Dee Massey, Happe and Sons Construction, President and Sponsorship
Dick Kuhn, Efficient Energy Technologies, Vice President
Chad Miller, University of Evansville, Treasurer
Valerie Romano, VPS Architects, Secretary
Nick Funke, Klenck Company, Communication
Pat Bateman, Arc Construction, Programs
Tom Groves, Arc Construction, Programs
Shawn Mowry, Hafer Associates, Programs
Katy Nimnicht, City of Evansville, Programs and Sponsorship
The U.S. Green Building Council Branch of Southwest Indiana's mission is to education and to connect those interested in sustainable building, living and protecting natural resources for generations to come.
If you have any questions regarding the Southwest Indiana Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council, please contact Dee Massey at dmassey@happeandsons.com.
Congratulations to Liz Ellis,
USGBC Indiana Executive Director!
The USGBC Indiana Chapter would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to its Executive Director, Liz Ellis. We are very happy to announce that Liz had a baby earlier this month! We would like to send our warmest thoughts to her while she is at home recovering and enjoying time with her newest family member.
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Join USGBC-IN Today!
Join the Indiana Chapter of USGBC today to enjoy the many benefits of membership that help your organization stay competitive, grow your business, and make the best contacts in the green building industry.
Indiana Chapter members receive the following benefits:
- Member-only discounts and networking events - local event fees are discounted for chapter members. Monthly meetings are free!
- Get a fantastic array of green building tools and educational resources.
- Be noticed - membership sets your organization apart.
- Build relationships in the local construction industry.
- Meet, learn and network with other building professionals who share the same passion for green building.
- Benefit from company and individual names being listed in one of the largest directories of green building practitioners and supporters via the USGBC National website and our local chapter homepage.
- Get involved - help build much-needed awareness for green building in Indiana.
- Be recognized as a leader in supporting a better built environment.
- Shape and proactively promote local green initiatives through chapter and committee involvement.
- Vote in local chapter business/issues.
Sign up today and receive a one-year membership for only $50 (less than 14 cents per day)!
For more information regarding USGBC Indiana, please visit our web site at usgbc-in.org.
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USGBC-IN Branch News
South Central Branch Program: Construction Waste Management & Storage/Collection of Recyclables
Thursday, July 16thThe program will cover LEED MR Prerequisite 1-Storage & Collection
of Recyclables and LEED MR Credits 2.1 and 2.2-Construction Waste
Management-Divert 50% and 75% from disposal. Presentation
will review LEED requirements for storage/collection of recyclables for
occupied space (important information for building developers, owners,
and managers) and construction waste management specifications,
development of a construction waste management plan (budget, site
planning, training, and reporting), and re-use/recycling resources
during the construction phase (important information for construction
managers, design professionals, and contractors). Featured Speaker: Ryan
Decker, F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Wilhelm has completed 7 LEED
projects since 2004 and will converse about his experiences from the
general contractor's perspective. Date: July 16, 2009 Time: Light Refreshments at 6:00 PM; Program at 6:30 PM Location: Bloomington City Hall - City Council Chambers 401 N Morton Street Bloomington, IN 47404 See location in Google MapsCost: No cost to attend this event!
Northeast Branch Program: Sustainable Site and LEED v3
Thursday, August 6th
Topics
Covered: Site selection, building and parking placement, erosion and
sedimentation control, preserving natural areas, stormwater management,
and the use of native plants Presenter: Dan Ernst with Earth Source Inc.Presenter Bio:
Daniel L. Ernst is Vice President and Director of the Land Plan Group
with Earth Source Incorporated. Mr. Ernst graduated with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Landscape Architecture and an Associate degree in
Agriculture from Purdue University. Dan's responsibilities with Earth
Source revolve around project management of the Land Plan Group. This
includes landscape architectural design, conservation based land
planning, residential communities, stormwater management and treatment,
park and recreation design, urban, commercial and residential landscape
design, native landscapes, soil bioengineering and ecological
restoration, erosion and sedimentation control via Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and constructed wetland/mitigation design. Date: August 6, 2009 Time: Registration begins at 5:30 PM; Program begins at 6:00 PM Location: Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory 1100 South Calhoun Fort Wayne, IN 46802 See location in Google MapsCost: Free to USGBC Indiana Chapter members, $15 to non-members. - Free Parking in the Civic Center Garage.
- Guests will have free access to the conservatory.
- Hors d'oeuvres provided, cash bar available.
Register: Click here to pre-register for this event. - Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for this event.
- Pre-register by July 30th to receive one free drink ticket!
- Pre-registration ends August 5th, 2009.
Northeast Branch Program: 1st Annual USGBC Indiana Chapter Northeast Branch Golf Outing
Monday, August 24th
The
Northeast Branch of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council)
Indiana Chapter will be holding our 1st Annual Golf Outing on August
24, 2009 at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Fort Wayne. The goal of this
outing is to raise funds for the Northeast Branch and to promote the
benefits of becoming a member of the USGBC. (Rain date is August 31st)
The day's events will include:
- 11:00am open registration, with a shotgun start @ 12:30pm.
- Box lunch w/ drink will be provided. (Beverage carts will be circulating through out the day).
- Buffet dinner featuring BBQ ribs & chicken will follow immediately after golf.
- A brief presentation on the benefits of becoming a member of the USGBC.
- LOTS of give-a-ways and door prizes.
Program information is as follows:
Date: August 24, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 11:00 AM
Location: Coyote Creek Golf Club
4935 Hillegas Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
See location in Google Maps
Cost: Varies; see registration
Register: Click here to access the event flyer and
registration information.
Advance reservations is required for this event.
Registration ends July 24th.
Northeast Branch Program: 2010 Sponsorship Drive
Wednesday, September 2nd
The
USGBC-IN Northeast Branch would like to thank their 2010 sponsors in
advance by inviting you to join the Northeast Branch in the A. Hattersley & Sons, Inc. suite to see the Fort Wayne TinCaps versus the Great Lakes Loons!
Date: September 2, 2009
Time: Game begins at 7:05 PM (EST)
Location: Parkview Field
1301 Ewing Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
See location in Google Maps
Register: Click here to access the event flyer.
Snacks, beer, and soft drinks will be provided compliments
of A. Hattersley & Sons, Inc.
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Indiana Green Building Events
Green Enterprise Development
Workshops through Purdue TAP
Begins July 14, 2009
 The Purdue University Technical AssistanceProgram out of Indianapolis is now offering Green Enterprise Development
public workshops. This program will help
companies across Indiana connect
sustainability to saving money. The Green Enterprise Development program is comprised of eight modules, each with take-home and implement lessons that will change your business. Participants can start with workforce awareness and progress to teams and champions implementing projects and documenting results.
The next Green Generalist (Green 101) workshop will be held on July 14 in Indianapolis. Additional workshops will be scheduled across Indiana throughout the year. More details are available at www.tap.purdue.edu/green.
The Office of Sustainability Teams-Up with Delta Institute
to Offer Green Economy Workshop
July 21st, 2009
 The Office of Sustainability is co-hosting an upcoming workshop with the Delta Institute titled "Tapping into the Green Economy: Green Economic Development Strategies
for Community and Brownfield
Redevelopment" on July 21st in Indianapolis.
This event is designed to be a one-day workshop for planners, economic development professionals, non-profit organizations, businesses, consultants & elected officials to explore the emerging green economy.
For more details, please click here to access the event flyer.
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. More information can be found at http://www.bsu.edu/greening/.
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 i2sl.org for the most up-to-date conference and workshop information.
INASLA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation
October 23, 2009
 The Indiana Chapter of the American Society of
Landscape Architects (INASLA) is putting on their
Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on
October 23, 2009 at University Place Conference
Center. The theme for this year's event will be
"Strategies in Sustainability: Providing the Tools
to Go Green."
Please visit the INASLA website at inasla.org for
additional information.
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Emerging Green Builders (EGB) News
 Nominations Now Open!
Submit to become an Executive Committee Officer or Branch Director for 2009-2010!
Current Branch Directors and the Executive Committee will be reviewing self-nominations and making selections in the coming weeks.
Executive Committee:
- EGB Indiana Chair,
- Advocacy Chair,
- Communications Chair,
- Programs Chair,
- Secretary
Branch Directors of:
- 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)
All Things EGBPlease 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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Sweetwater to Receive Green Honor, Celebrates 30 Years
Source: Inside INdiana Business
Date Written: 06/25/2009
A Fort Wayne company is being honored as the first commercial business in Indiana to get a Platinum LEED Certification. The standard recognizes the environmental efforts taken in the construction of Sweetwater Sound's $35 million headquarters. President Chuck Surack says the LEED-based decisions made during construction have proven to be financially sound as well. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will also issue a proclamation today marking the music instrument and audio company's 30th anniversary.
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Register your project today!
USGBC Indiana is in the process of adding in-state LEED certified projects to the website's "Green Projects" showcase. If you would like to submit your LEED certified project,
please visit usgbc-in.org/projects.
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Author: Sohpie Lambert
Source: Environmental Design + Construction
Date Written:
07/01/2009
"Any new project can call itself green," says Jessica Millman, executive director of the National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (NALGEP) and chair of the LEED-ND core committee. "LEED-ND certification, however, will be a third-party validation that a neighborhood-scale project is in a smart location; has a compact, walkable and connected design; and has high-performance green building and infrastructure features."
Read more...
Author: Chris KahnSource:
Huffington Post/Associated Press
Date Written: 07/05/2009
When owners of the Empire State Building decided to blanket its towering facade this year with thousands of insulating windows, they were only partly interested in saving energy. They also needed tenants.
After 78 years, Manhattan's signature office building had lost its sheen as one of the city's most desirable places to work. To get it back, the owners did what an increasing number of property owners have done _ they went green, shelling out $120 million on a variety of environmental improvements, a move would have been considered a huge gamble a few years ago.
Buildings that define city skylines across the country, some national icons, are catching up to the sleek, new structures designed with efficiency in mind, as property owners and managers become convinced that a greener building now makes financial sense.
That's because in recent years environmental retrofits have begun to pay off for owners and tenants alike. Higher-profile companies are seeking out more efficient office space, and new technology at older buildings has started to translate into higher property values, leases and occupancy rates..
Read more...
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Get Involved with USGBC-IN
Become a Volunteer Today!
USGBC-IN is looking for motivated
volunteers to assist with several upcoming projects. There has never been a better time to get involved with USGBC. For more details
on upcoming opportunities, please contact
USGBC-IN at info@usgbc-in.org.
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From the Editor
Understanding the Green Building Lexicon
With the rise of eco-consciousness in our media and popular culture, the discourse regarding green building design and construction has become more publically accessible. This is a good thing as it raises awareness, peaks consumer interest, and provides greater avenues for innovative ideas and legitimate debate that transcends various industries and professions.
However, an unfortunate side-effect of adapting the discourse to suit our sound-bite-intensive mainstream media has been an often inaccurate (and sometime flat-out erroneous) deployment of terms and definitions related to green building. This is not good as it muddies the discussion and can lead to fallacious assertions or dispositions. Often, the inaccuracies stem from two similar but different terms being tossed around interchangeably.
What's the remedy to this trend? Simple awareness.
The following are a few of the major offenders. I hope this information proves to be helpful to those who are interested.
Daniel Overbey, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
USGBC Indiana Communications Chair
Daylight vs. Sunlight
The term daylight refers only to the visible spectrum of the Sun's radiation. The term sunlight, on the other hand, refers to the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation being emitted from the Sun. Thus, sunlight includes infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, gamma rays, and so on. You can daylight a house with the visible spectrum of the Sun's radiation. But you need far more than that to produce electricity with solar panels.
Renewable Energy vs. Clean Energy
The term "renewable energy" refers to energy sources that replenish themselves naturally within a short period of time. Renewable energy includes solar energy, wind power, ocean thermal energy, wave power, geothermal energy, and so on. The implication of using the term "clean" rather than "renewable" is that the energy source will emit zero (or at least very low amounts of) greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The application of certain methods and technologies to coal, natural gas, or uranium may produce energy with negligible amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, but the fact that these resources are finite disqualifies them from being classified as "renewable".
Recycled Materials vs. Reused Materials
When a building material is "reused" it is repurposed as a useful building material and is typically devoid of significant alteration to its original form and composition. A "recycled" material is one that has been salvaged and re-implemented into a manufacturing process. A recycled material may be altered to become part of a new product that is entirely unlike its previous form.
Certification vs. Accreditation
Buildings are certified. People are accredited.
LEED certification refers to the independent, third-party verification that a building project is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. LEED accreditation is awarded to professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and a familiarity with LEED requirements, resources and processes (and, of course, have passed their LEED-AP exams).
LEED Version 3 vs. LEED 2009
We're all guilty of this one. But for the record, LEED Version 3 is not the same as LEED 2009. The term "LEED 2009" refers specifically to the advancements to the LEED rating system. The term "LEED Version 3" (or LEEDv3) actually refers to the tripartite update to a.) the LEED rating system; b.) LEED Online; and c.) the project certification model (which is now handled by GBCI and the designated certification bodies).
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Calendar at a Glance
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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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