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This Month: -Extend your benefits for 2011, make sure you join your chapter when your Corporation joins National USGBC.
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Feature Article
Notre Dame is first recipient for LEED certification in the state in 2011 and quickly follows the Silver up with Gold
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Source: Office of Sustainability, Notre Dame
Date Written: 1/7/2011
Innovation Park, Notre Dame's start-up incubator for transforming innovations into viable marketplace ventures, has earned LEED silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The 55,000 square foot building, opened in October 2009 and designed to encourage creativity and collaboration, was also built to rigorous standards that promote energy and water efficiency and reduce waste.
"Innovation Park is intended to foster cutting-edge ideas and technologies," said Heather Christophersen, Director of Sustainability. "LEED design and construction fits right in with this culture of innovation by encouraging continuous improvement in green building."
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The University of Notre Dame's Geddes Hall has received LEED Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The 65,500-square-foot home of Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns and Institute for Church Life, Geddes Hall achieved all 42 LEED NC 2.2 credits originally sought at the outset of the building's design.
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Editor's Note:The office of Sustainability at Notre Dame has released 4 announcements in less than two years celebrating the achievement of LEED certification on 4 separate projects and now resources report a 5th project has achieved Gold. Beginning with Geddes Hall in March of last year achieving LEED Gold followed by Women's Hall and Stinson Hall also achieving LEED Gold.
Innovation Park was the first certified project in the state this year when awarded LEED Silver on January 5th and now it is reported that Purcell Pavilion at Joyce Center has achieved LEED Gold. Of the eight published projects Notre Dame has registered under the LEED rating systems, their record for certification is setting a high standard. The featured press releases are from the Office of Sustainability at Notre Dame their links go to their site and the complete details of those projects along with a comprehensive view of all of their campus wide sustainable strategies. Congratulations Notre Dame on your LEED achievements!
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Calendar at a Glance
February
-Catch USGBC-IN Chapter and Branch Business Meetings, contact branch Communicaions Committee Chairs in 'Branch Updates' for more information
USGBC-IN Chapter LEED for Homes Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at the Old National Bank branch located at 96th and Gray Road, Indianapolis. We meet in the community room from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Please join us.
Southwest Branch Program -Second Wednesday Lunch and Learn qualifies for GBCI CMP credit! Wednesday February 9th, 11:30-1:00pm, Location: Harshaw Trane Multi-media Training Center 1024 E. Sycamore Street, Evansville, Indiana 47714, For Cost & RSVP -see Branch Updates,
North Central Branch Program -Our monthly program will be Thursday February 10th at 5:30pm at Fanning Howey, 130 South Main St, Suite 300, downtown South Bend.
Northeast Branch Program -See you at our first Educational Program!
Solar Energy in Northeast Indiana
Thursday, February 24th, 11:30-1:00 pm (Lunch Event)
Holiday Inn at the Coliseum 411 Paul Shaffer Drive
All dates are subject to change. For a complete list of upcoming events, please log-in to usgbc-in.org.
Please email your event notices to the Editor. Thank you!
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Indiana Chapter Branch Updates
North Central Branch Update
Ian Hadden P.E. LEED AP BD+C, the Energy & Sustainability Manager at Fanning Howey, will share his interests and expertise at our February monthly program meeting. He will be sharing information on how energy analysis and modeling can be incorporated into the design process using tools such as Target Finder and eQuest for new construction projects. With the current focus on utility costs for many existing buildings, energy modeling can also be used to help building owners understand how they are using energy today and modify their facility and/or operations. Ian will also provide a short review of the LEED 2009 EAc1 documentation.
For additional Branch information contact: Communications Chair: Jill Gibson, [email protected], or our Branch Chair: Jeremy Hatfield,
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Northeast Branch Update
The Northeast Branch has started the year with loads of planning to grow our message and become a better resource. Look for many strong educational programs to keep up on those credentialing requirements. Our sponsorship and outreach committees have identified target businesses and groups to gather more local support. We have already given several custom presentations and hope to grow our Speaker's Bureau. This year we look forward to growing our membership services, growing our core group, and advocating in different ways.
Leaders this year:
Vice Chair - Peter Clendenen (Tech Comm)
Secretary - Kristen Hayden (Trane)
Treasurer - Denise Slack (Trane)
Past Chair - David Jackson (Trane)
Communications Chair - Jill Gibson (Hattersley)
Outreach Chair - Dan Lavalli (Waste Management)
Sponsorship Chair - Terry Thornsbury (Viridian)
Programs Chair - Brian DeTray (Primary)
Graphics Chair - Rachel Mensah (Design Collaborative)
Central Branch Update 
If you missed the first Webnar presentation you missed out on an opportunity to earn CMP credits -there will be more, stay tuned. Contact the committee chair for getting involved and earning those CEU's for your LEED CMP's
Sponsorship Chair: Stewart Whitcomb, [email protected]
Membership Committee Chair: Heather Zeto, [email protected]
Programs Committee: position open
Communications Committee: Kris Rubino, [email protected]
South Central Branch Update 
If you missed the January meeting contact our Communications Chair to get caught up:
For more information contact the Branch Communications Chair - Susan Douglas: [email protected]
Southwest Branch Update 
February 9th Second Wednesday Lunch & Learn -qualifies for 1 GBCI CE
The Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (BIFMA) e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard with Greg Painter SME GMS. Greg Painter of The Jasper Group will present an overview of the e3 Sustainability Standard covering the Certification Process as a framework for sustainable interior design.
We hope to see you at this valuable Professional Development opportunity!
WHERE: Harshaw Trane Multi-media Training Center
1024 E. Sycamore Street, Evansville, Indiana 47714
WHEN: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch served from 11:15 am
RSVP: By noon Monday, February 7
To [email protected]
COST: Lunch is $10 for USGBC-IN members and $15 for non-members
Payable by check or exact cash at the door, please If you RSVP for lunch but do not attend, you will be invoiced
For more information contact our Branch Chair: Richard Kuhn, [email protected].
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| From the Chair
I hope everyone has been able to dig (or chip; or possibly chisel) their way out of the recent winter storms. Indiana definitely gives us some interesting weather throughout any given year.
I'd like to make sure that everyone is aware of the GBCI's Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) requirements for LEED APs (you can find more information about these at gbci.org/cmp). As mentioned in last month's newsletter, the Chapter is now providing new educational opportunities for our membership that will help all of the LEED APs maintain their accreditation with GBCI approved credits. The Central Branch has already hosted one of these events, and more will follow around the state. Please keep an eye out for these excellent opportunities to obtain LEED-Specific credit.
A few weeks ago, the Chapter's Board of Directors met for an all-day retreat to bring focus to the efforts needed in 2011. I'd like to thank all of the Board Members, especially those who traveled from the remote corners of Indiana to attend. I'd like to announce our 2011 Officers: John O'Brien (Chair), Dan Overbey (Vice-Chair), Landon Chapman (Secretary), Ted Mendoza (Treasurer), Mac Williams ( Executive Director -now a volunteer position).
The Chapter and its Branches continue to search for key volunteers motivated to support our committees for education, membership and advocacy. Volunteers have the ability to make a real difference in their community and our state at large. Please reach out to me, any of the USGBC-Indiana Board, or your Branch leadership if you would like to be more involved.
Thank you!
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Join USGBC-IN Chapter! 
Joining USGBC is a corporate opportunity, join USGBC-IN Chapter and your individual voice can be heard. Enjoy the many benefits of chapter membership that help you stay competitive, grow your business, and make the best contacts in the green building industry:
- 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:
$65 for regular membership, $50 for national members, $25 for students.
For more information regarding USGBC Indiana, please visit our web site at usgbc-in.org.
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Indiana Green Building Events
Indianapolis Sustainability Award Applications
Due February 4th, 2011
The awards, presented by the Office of Sustainability, McKinney Green Initiatives Fund and the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, are designed to inspire innovation, showcase impact, reward leadership and promote education around the principles of sustainability. Projects must have been completed in Marion County between Jan. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2010
The 2010 Indianapolis Sustainability Awards will be presented by Mayor Ballard at a March 24 luncheon, held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The awards will again be emceed by local green living expert Sara Snow. For tickets and sponsorship information or to apply for a Sustainability Award, visit www.sustainindy.org/awards
LEED Green Associate Training Registration Deadline: February 18th, 2011 IMSDC, BSA LifeStructures and USGBC are offering LEED Green Associate Training. The $550.00 Fee includes light Dinner each of the 3 days of training along with course material and a membership to the USGBC-IN Chapter Read more...
The Construction Networking Event of the Year
February 24th, 2011
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Indiana Green Building News
Items are linked back to their sources and are the property of their owners. Click on Read more... for complete article.
LEED for Homes in Indiana Hits Both Affordable
& Custom Markets
LEED for Homes is alive and well in Indiana with over 80 projects certified, 4 at LEED Platinum. USGBC-IN Chapter LEED for Homes Committee is alive and well too and is active on Linked in. Our LEED for Homes Committee Chair, Christin Kappel has enlisted William S. Wagnon, LEED Green Associate [email protected] to welcome all new members. "Join the Residential Green Builders Group on Linked In via the USGBC-IN Chapter website, if you aren't already a member. There are about 61 people already in the group, Residential Green Builders is the USGBC-IN Chapter's advocacy group for green homes. The proposed goals for the Residential Green Builders committee are currently in discussion at the committee meetings. The goals highlight 3 areas of interest: Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity; Advocacy fro Greening the MLS; and working with USGBC National and state Chapter for Public Outreach and Awareness. Great things have already begun to happen as those three goals are given action plans for 2011. "We invite you to join our group on Linked In and participate in the discussion surrounding these goals. The Residential Green Builders meet next on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at the Old National Bank branch located at 96th and Gray Road, Indianapolis. We meet in the community room from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Please join us.
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Have Your LEED Projects been Highlighted on the Chapter Website?
Submit Your
LEED Certified Projects
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 complete the Green Project Profile form and submit entries to: [email protected].
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National Green Building News
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LEED V3 Rating System Project Registration Revisions Clarify Ownership Accountability
Title: Revisions to the Agreements Governing the Use of LEED Online v3 and Participation in the LEED Certification Program
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Source: USGBC website Press Release
Date Written: 1/21/2011
USGBC and GBCI today announced the release of revised agreements that are now available in LEED Online. These agreements were revised to provide an enhanced level of legal guidance for the leadership organizations that pursue the benefits that accompany LEED certification.
USGBC and GBCI proactively sought the opinion of a wide range of legal counsel from architectural member firms, from GSA, and from others who practice construction law, many of whom are part of an informal USGBC legal working group. Revised language has now been incorporated into the Terms and Conditions for the Use of LEED Online Version 3, the LEED Project Registration Agreement and the LEED Project Certification Agreement.
Perhaps the most significant of these is the creation of an agency form for design team members to use to show an agency relationship between themselves and the project owner. The form allows the project's owner to appoint the design professional to sign the agreements only as the owner's representative, thus relieving the design professional and his firm from obligations undertaken by the owner under the agreements. Use of this form removes certain obligations from the project team, such as reporting requirements associated with LEED's Minimum Performance Requirement 6, and assigns them to the owners who are better able to ensure compliance with such requirements.
...USGBC and GBCI are posting Frequently Asked Questions to provide further details on the new agreements. LEED users are reminded that these agreements contain terms and conditions that are legally binding on all parties, including USGBC and GBCI. As with any legal agreement, you are advised to read the terms thoroughly and to consult a lawyer as needed to review the protections and obligations they present.
Questions can be directed to GBCI via the Project Certification & Registration "contact" form.
Questions can be directed to GBCI via the Project Certification & Registration "contact" form.
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From the Editor
Own Your Chapter -be involved, have a voice
If you attended your January Branch Membership program give us some feedback. All chapter programs and events are developed based on membership needs and input. We are a growing volunteer organization and we need to hear from everyone. This newsletter provides contact information to many chapter and branch committee members including myself. These volunteers are ready to make your chapter membership a valuable tool in your efforts to bring sustainable practices to your business and personal development.
I attended the Central Indiana Branch presentation and received sound reinforcement for many of the practices used in LEED certification. The presentation was one of several webcasts being offered by USGBC as an economical and accessible means to obtain CMP credits. This particular Webinar looked at Materials and Resources and offered a basic level of understanding for gaining those credits. There were some good tips on working with contractors including tips on site organization techniques that encourage those on the learning curve to step up and get involved. The audience may have been lured by the opportunity to earn CMP credits but the Q&A after the program opened up a wider range of discussion.
Please join us for our next Monthly Program. You do not have to be a member to enjoy some of the chapter benefit-details can be found on our Chapter website 'Indiana events calendar' located on the right side of the page: http://www.usgbc-in.org/index.php
Connie Torres, RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
USGBC Indiana Communications Committee Chair
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OUR SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor
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USGBC-IN is supported with a grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development
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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.
Media Communications, educational programs, networking events, and advocacy work educate and create awareness of green and sustainable building strategies. Please consider Chapter Sponsorship in your annual budget or sponsor a chapter or branch program and joining our effort for a better built environment.
To receive a Sponsorship Registration Form, please contact Stew Whitcomb, [email protected] our chapter Sponsorship Chair.
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USGBC Indiana is now accepting individual donations. The Indiana Chapter is a non-profit organization solely funded by its membership through donations and sponsorships. If you would like to contribute to the organization, you can make a secure payment using PayPal. Individuals donating $50 or more will be recognized through USGBC-IN.org.
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GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK
Let us know how we can improve the USGBC-IN newsletter. Contact the 2011 Communications Chair -Connie Torres reg
arding USGBC Indiana Chapter media at [email protected]
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