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This Month: Plan a road trip to GTH 2011
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From the Editor
Arminda J Hanni 1960 - 2011
The United States Green Building Council awarded Indiana its chapter charter in 2007 under the leadership of Arminda J. Hanni. 'Mindy' our friend and colleague reached the end of a long and reluctant journey April 20th 2011. Her presence at our gatherings has been sorely missed. Hope for her return now becomes honor of her life, a life that was unique and extraordinary and cannot be sufficiently honored by words alone. We recognize her for her fearless ability to take on the big challenges, and her patient manner that kept everyone focused. She inspired others to follow her lead in exceeding expectations when taking on a task. For fellow volunteers that meant giving more than just due diligence and finding greater satisfaction in what we as a chapter could and can accomplish.
The diversity of our chapter can be attributed in part to Mindy's work as a volunteer exemplifying her ability to engage others in chapter efforts regardless of their background. Mindy's commitment to this chapter was as strong as her commitment to improve the standard of care in the design and construction field. As a founding chapter member, she was already applying the LEED rating system on a registered project here in Indianapolis while other founding members, me included, were just beginning to study for the LEED A.P. exam.
Responding to the demands for LEED assistance, Mindy's WBE firm, Urban Design, transitioned into the first LEED Consulting firm in Indiana in 2007. Seeing the need for impartial guidance, she stepped away from the design process by only a few paces stepping seamlessly into the role of LEED Consultant. She had already combined her extensive 20+ years of knowledge as a licensed architect, certified construction specifier and document technician, with LEED Accredited Professional status in 2003. Working easily with designers and engineers, owners and contractors towards more collaborative design and construction practices, she has served our community fearlessly ensuring a certification process that took pride in being both efficient and 'as pain free as possible'.
Mindy's enthusiasm for life has been contagious and is evident in those of us who now share in the vision she so boldly supported. We take this opportunity to recognize her most recent accomplishments as a leader, business owner, mentor, and engaged volunteer, not to impress us so much with what she did as that was not her way, but to impress upon us what can be done when we, each one of us believe enough in both ourselves and those around us to change the world and still protect its future, one state, one city, and one building at a time.
Registrations: RA, NCARB
Certifications: CCS, CDT, LEED A.P -2003, LEED A.P. + BD & C since 2009
Affiliations: AIA, CSI, American Association of University Women
USGBC -IN Founding Member since 2004
USGBC-IN Chapter Chair -2007
Project Administrator for LEED Registered Projects in Indiana:
Indianapolis International Airport
-registered 2005 -LEED NC 1.0
Perry K Thermal Engineering
-registered & pre-certified 2009 LEED CI 2.0 Silver
Purdue University Gatewood Addition
-registered 2009 LEED NC 2.2
Wyandott Elementary
-registered 2009 LEED for Schools 2.0
Wishard Replacement Hospital
-registered 2009 LEED NC 2.2 AGMBC
Project Administrator for LEED Certified Projects:
Woolpert Offices Indy
-registered 2008; certified 5-26-2009 LEED CI 2.0 Silver
Cooper Tire Warehouse
-registered 2008; certified 7-23-2009 LEED NC 2.2 Gold
River Crossing
-registered 2008; certified 10-20-2009 EB O&M Silver
Bowen Engineering Offices
-registered 2008; certified 3-31-2010 LEED CI 2.0 Gold
Woolpert Offices Blue Ash, OH
-registered 2010; certified 12-07-2010 LEED CI 3.0 Gold
Connie Torres
RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
USGBC Indiana Communications Committee Chair 2011
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Feature Article
USGBC Government Summit:
Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy confirmed
Source: U.S. Green Building Council Advocacy and Policy Update
Date: April, 2011
Green building professionals from the public and private sectors will come together on May 10-11, 2011, for the 2011 Government Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss the vast potential for implementing sustainability in government buildings and programs. This year, session topics will continue to move the conversation forward by featuring topics ranging from the international perspective on green building, to U.S. federal agency action on sustainability, to sustainable communities and the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. This diverse program offers something for those involved in sustainability at all levels of government.
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Calendar at a Glance
May -Don't miss a date, mark your calendars!
Monday May 9, 2011 Central branch Webinar
Topic: Greenhouse Gases & Green Building: Understanding and Achieving Key Reduction Goals
When: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: Join us at BSA LifesStructures for LEED 253: Greenhouse Gases & Green Building: Understanding and Achieveing Key Reduction Goals.
Tuesday, May 10th, Southwest Branch Joint Event
Topic: The NEW Indiana Energy Code: Commercial Training Program
A joint meeting of ASHRAE, AIA, USGBC, CSI, ICA
When: 11:30-1:00
Where: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 701 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville
RSVP: By noon Friday, May 6th to rtk@efficientenergytechnologies.net
Lunch Cost: $15
Additional CMP Credit Cost: $10
Payable by check or exact cash at the door, please if you RSVP for lunch but do not attend, you will be invoiced
Tuesday May 10, 2011 Green Drinks South Bend
When: 5:30 PM second Tuesday of each month 5:30 until last call
Where: TBA
For more info: email Joel Barret at youcanbegreen@gmail.com
Wednesday May 11, 2011 Green Drinks Elkhart
When: 5:30 PM Second Wednesday of each month, from 5:30 until last call
Where: TBA
For more info: email Kristi Blumeyer at outdoorkristi@gmail.com.
Thursday May 12, 2011 North Central Branch Monthly Program
When: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: We will be touring the new Transpo facility in South Bend, which is achieving LEED Platinum rating!
RSVP: There is no cost, but please RSVP to Mike Reese at mwr@troyergroup.com if you plan on attending. Thanks,
Wednesday May 18, 2011 Central Branch Program
Topic: Solar Water Heating with ASPE
What: USGBC will join ASPE for a presentation by Henry Nichols on Solar Water Heating.
Where: The meeting will be held at 400 Parkwood, Indianapolis.
Please email your event notices to the Editor. Thank you!
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Indiana Chapter Branch Connections
-follow links to chapter website and Branch update pages
North Central Branch
 For additional information regarding the
USGBC-IN North Central Branch contact:
our Branch Chair: Bill Barnard, whb@troyergroup.com,
or our Communications Committee Chair
Mike Reese, mwr@troyergroup.com
Northeast Branch
 For additional information regarding the
USGBC-IN Northeast Branch contact:.
Communications Chair - Jill Gibson (Hattersley)
jgibson@ahattersley.com
Central Branch
  Earth Day was celebrated by many volunteers at Indy's all day festivities on Saturday the 23rd! Feedback is welcome! For additional information regarding the USGBC-IN Central Branch contact: Membership Committee Chair: Heather Zeto, hazeto@platinumearth.com
Programs Committee: position open
Communications Committee: Kris Rubino, rubinok@mayerfabrics.com
South Central Branch
 For additional information regarding the
USGBC-IN South Central Branch contact:
Communications Chair -Ian Marlowe: ian@newpowernow.com
Southwest Branch
For additional information regarding the
USGBC-IN Southwest Branch,
please contact Richard Kuhn: rtk@efficientenergytechnologies.net
USGBC-Indiana Chapter Branches Represent You!
- Volunteer in 2011
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| From the Chair
I'd like to begin by echoing that Mindy Hanni was truly dedicated to the success of this Chapter. She had a big impact on me personally when I first became involved with the Chapter. She will be sorely missed. As the Chapter and its Branches continue to grow, we honor her memory and her vision that helped bring the USGBC to Indiana.
We appreciate the interest that has been shown in helping to plan for Greening the Heartland 2012. There have been a few new faces at the steering committee meetings.
If you are unfamiliar with Greening the Heartland, this is a regional conference, the size of which is second only to Greenbuild. Last year, after a rigorous selection process, Indiana was given the go-ahead to host the event in 2012 by the Heartland Regional Council, made up of representatives from each Chapter in the Heartland's 12 state area. This is a tremendous opportunity for us to show off our State. To pull this off, our Chapter, as a statewide organization, needs the full participation of all its Branches. We will be needing all hands on deck to ensure the success of Greening the Heartland as it is our honor to host this event. As always, feel free to contact me, and I'll put you in touch with the committee. There continue to be more and more educational opportunities hosted by the Chapter to obtain GBCI approved, LEED-Specific credit to maintain your LEED AP accreditation. These opportunities are occurring in each Branch around the state. When you visit the Chapter website scroll to 'View all events' on the right column to find opportunities near you. Thank you - enjoy the month of May! John O'Brien 2011 USGBC Indiana Chair jpobrien@heapy.com |
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Be recognized as a leader in supporting a better built environment.
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Indiana Green Building Events
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Indiana Green Building News
Indiana University -Making it easy for students to have a voice
Bloomington, Ind. -- Indiana University Bloomington students voiced their opinion in favor of creating a Sustainability Fund for the promotion of 'green' initiatives and projects on campus. With the help of the Student Sustainability Council and its 18 member organizations, 11,266 students signed a petition for the establishment of the fund, which will be supplied by a voluntary $5 fee offered during course registration.
The sustainability council, with support from the Indiana University Student Association, pioneered the use of an online petition to collect signatures. Permission to use the online tool required the approval of Dean of Students Harold "Pete" Goldsmith, the Office of the Registrar and University Information Technology Services. After its successful first run, this new, efficient, and democratic instrument will soon be extended to other university activities. Students can choose to donate to the fund when course registration opens on April 4, 2011; and the option to donate will be available every subsequent registration period. The sustainability council will begin allocating fund proceeds during the fall 2011 semester. The Student Sustainability Council is made up of representatives from both undergraduate and graduate student organizations and student government bodies. It was created during the fall 2009 semester in an effort to promote communication and collaboration among organizations interested in advancing environmentalism and sustainability at IU Bloomington. The group's central objectives are to advise the IU Office of Sustainability from the students' perspectives, to help to reduce the negative effects of the university on the natural environment, to promote social and economic justice, and to engage the IU student body in issues of sustainability.
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May LEED Project Highlight
Orthopedics NorthEast -SurgeryONE
Achieves LEED NCv2.2 Silver
The Architectural Firm of Morrison Kattman Menze, Inc is proud to announce that Orthopedics NorthEast SurgeryONE, an Ambulatory Surgery Center on the campus of Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana had received LEED Silver Certification.  The 64,500 square foot, free standing ASC was designed for orthopedic procedures and pain management. The building includes six Class C surgery rooms, four Class A surgery rooms, six PACU areas, fourteen pre-post areas, and six 23-hour patient rooms.
The pain and management suite also
contains two Class A surgery rooms
with ten recovery bays.
The $16,400,000 facility was designed
for Orthopedics NorthEast (ONE) and is owned by Parkview Health.
Morrison Kattman Menze led the design team which included consultants Biagi Chance Cummins London and Titzer for mechanical and electrical; Ray Kusisto, CEO and Deb McCarter, Director of SurgeryONE represented the owner.
 Raymond Kusisto is CEO of ONE. Founded in 1962, ONE has eleven locations across northeast Indiana including Fort Wayne, Angola, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Huntington, Kendallville, North Manchester, and Warsaw.
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community based health system servin a northeast Indiana population of more than 820,000 with nearly 7,000 employees.
Congratulations to all your team members on your achievment of LEED Silver!
Submit Your LEED Certified Project to be featured on our Chapter website or Newsletter
Let us help you celebrate by sharing your LEED® registered or certified projects! Complete this form to submit a new project and email it to info@usgbc-in.org. Contact us for more information and submission guidelines.
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| USGBC National News
Just The Facts: an update on USGBC litigation
Source: U.S. Green Building Council LEED Updates
Date: Aprill 2011
NOTE: The first regularly scheduled quarterly update of the LEED Interpretations and Addenda database will coincide with the Second Quarter LEED Addenda release due in early May 2011. Content will include LEED Interpretations that must be adhered to by any LEED 2009 project registered after the posting date.
Sustainable Sites Credit 4 - Update to Option 3 Approach 1
USGBC has released two more resources to help LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance projects perform and analyze occupant commute surveys in SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation. The first is an approved alternative compliance path for projects using Option 3 (building occupant survey) Approach 1 (survey of all building occupants). The second is a free offline calculator to be used in line with this new alternative compliance path. Both of these resources apply to LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M v2008 and v2009 and are approved for immediate use. USGBC will formally publish this improvement in an upcoming LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Reference Guide Addendum.
MPR Supplemental Guidance and Rating System Selection Update Version 2 of the MPR Supplemental Guidance and updated Rating System Selection Guidance will be available early May 2011. These documents will contain updated and new guidance on complying with the MPRs and choosing a rating system. They will be located on the LEED Resources & Tools web page. |
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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, stwhitcomb@gmail.com our chapter Sponsorship Chair.
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Let us know how we can improve the USGBC-IN newsletter. Contact the 2011 Communications Chair -Connie Torres regarding USGBC Indiana Chapter media at 2010ct@comcast.net USGBC-IN is supported with a grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development
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