GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY HARD HAT BUILDING TOUR Opening in the Fall of 2013, the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons will connect students, resources, and technology and change the face of education at GVSU. The building is on track for LEED Platinum and energy performance is expected to exceed the ASHRAE energy standard by 50%.
SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 18 5:30 p.m. Networking and Appetizers 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Presentation on the Mary Idema Pew Library 6:30 p.m. Hard Hat Tour Starts COSTUSGBC Chapter Member $10.00 Currently under review for GBCI CEUs RSVP by Monday, July 16
 !! IMPORTANT NOTE !! THIS IS A HARD HAT TOUR. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN HARD HAT, SAFETY GLASSES, AND NO OPEN-TOED SHOES.
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On Sept. 29, 2012, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council will host the first annual Green Apple Day of Service. For one day, advocates from around the world, including students, teachers, parents and elected officials, as well as international green building councils, USGBC staff, chapters, member companies and more, will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by taking action in their communities.
The West Michigan Chapter of USGBC encourages you to engage with your school district or K-12 clients and register a service project.
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GRAM features LEED in ArtPrize 2012 Tour behind the scenes to view green design and architectural features of GRAM, led by Joyce S. Lee, FAIA, LEED AP. Join us for this unique professional development opportunity.
AIA and US Green Building Council Continuing Education Credit available through USGBC West Michigan. WHEN
Friday, September 14th @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, September 15th @ 11:00 AMCOST
$80 per person, portion is tax deductible
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Membership UpdateThank you to our new and renewing members
Gary Walker Honeywell
Roger Call Herman Miller
Edward Tokarek URS Corporation
Phillip Greene Grand Rapids Community College
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Letter From the Chair
WOW! Because of so many comments during the 4th public comment period on LEED 2012, USGBC has made a decision to delay the voting on the new rating system until June 2013. They have changed the name to LEED v4. This means the 2009 rating system will stay alive for another year. USGBC is looking for beta projects to try out the new v4 rating system.
I would like to give a big thank you to Renae Hesselink for helping the chapter receive one of the 2012 Green Schools Innovation Grants from USGBC. More details to come on the planned Green Schools event with the Detroit Regional Chapter and how we will need your help.
Kris Ford, LEED AP B+C |
