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Welcome Center wins LEED gold

Posted on | August 20, 2011 | No Comments

Wake Forest’s Welcome Center & Admissions building, completed in March, has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification.

“We’re now three for three in terms of new buildings that have set a goal to earn LEED silver and actually achieved a higher level,” said Jim Alty, associate vice president for facilities and campus services. “The University is committed to sustainable design and building practices in all of its future buildings.”

Sustainable design features of the 23,000-square-foot building include high-efficiency mechanical systems and natural light in most spaces to reduce reliance on artificial light.  Nearly 90 percent of waste generated during construction was diverted from the landfill for recycling and reuse.

More than 30 percent of the construction materials were regionally sourced.

Recycled material included the copper used for the roof and historic chandeliers originally hung in Reynolda Hall and Z. Smith Reynolds Library modified to use LED and compact fluorescent bulbs.

“Everything from the selection of local furniture manufacturers to the use of recycled materials signals to students that Wake Forest is aware of environmental issues,” said Wake Forest Dean of Admissions Martha Allman.

Lambert Architecture + Interiors designed the building.

Five key areas are measured by the U.S. Green Building Council to determine certification:  sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

Category: North Carolina
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Harrison Center scores Gold on green

Posted on | August 17, 2011 | No Comments

St. Louis Community College’s William J. Harrison Education Center recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The LEED green building rating system is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The gold rating is the second highest ranking obtainable under the LEED system.

The rating is based on incorporation of design and construction features that address site sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere considerations, materials and resources usage, and indoor environmental quality. To achieve gold certification, a building must earn a minimum total of 39 points in those five areas. The Harrison Center, located at 3140 Cass Ave., applied for 46 points and received 45.

Design partners in the Harrison Center are KAI Design & Build, architect and engineer; William Tao and Associates, LEED and technology consultant; J.R. Grimes, civil engineer; Shannon & Wilson, environmental consultant; Kwame Building Group, construction manager; and C. Rallo Contracting Co. Inc., Wachter Inc., Simms Building Group and Birkel Electric, contractors.

KAI Design & Build, Kwame Building Group and Simms Building Group are St. Louis-based minority business enterprises.

“We are thrilled and very proud that the Harrison Center has achieved‘gold’ status,” said Cindy Hess, STLCC-Forest Park campus president. “Our students and this historic neighborhood and community deserve a state-of-the-art facility in which they can prosper and grow as they achieve their educational goals.”

The Harrison Center, which opened for classes in August 2010, is the first LEED gold-certified education facility in St.  Louis city. It joins STLCC’s Wildwood campus as one of only two LEED gold-certified community college facilities in Missouri.

“Green”elements incorporated into the Harrison Center include: lighting controllability, energy efficient heating and cooling systems, indoor chemical and pollutant source control, and use of recycled materials in the building’s construction.

The 31,000 square-foot facility features an art studio, science and computer labs, five classrooms, multi-purpose community room, bookstore, commons area, outreach center and administrative offices. The center offers credit and non-credit courses in environmental sciences, allied health, computers/technology, and workforce training and development.

The primary entrance includes a transparent elevator tower as a focal point, and features a large, light-filled central atrium and open seating areas on the second floor overlooking the atrium. The building contains high-tech audio-visual equipment and provides wireless connectivity throughout.

Category: Missouri, St. Louis
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WEBINAR: PACE – What Comes Next #WB110223A

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Description:  Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) allows property owners to pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to their homes via an annual assessment on their property.  This approach became a central part of the Obama Administration's "Recovery Through Retrofit" initiative and had been authorized in 24 states.  However, recent actions by federal regulators have frozen most residential PACE programs.

Instructor: Cisco DeVries

Release Date: Feb 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Feb 23, 2013 8:00 AM

This webinar will discuss the status of PACE as well as efforts underway to resolve the federal regulatory issues.  Perhaps most importantly, the webinar will include lessons learned from PACE programs and outline the financing options being made available in the absence of PACE.
Category: Workshops

WEBINAR GreenPoint Rated, CALGreen &You #WB110127A

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Topic:  GreenPoint Rated, CALGreen and You
 
Description:  Earlier this year, the Building Standards Commission approved a landmark California Green Code, or CALGreen, for all new buildings in the state.  The code has a list of mandatory green building measures that must be applied to every new building by January 1, 2011, while water measures go into effect July 2011.  The California Green Code also provides two voluntary tiers that may be adopted by local governments as a reach code.  Don't miss out on this chance to learn about the Green Code and have your questions answered!

Instructor: Tenaya Asan

Release Date: Jan 27, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 27, 2013 8:00 AM

In this presentation, you will learn about:
  • The Green Code's mandatory measures
  • Similarities and differences to GreenPoint Rated
  • Reasons to go beyond code
  • Ways local government can keep their GreenPoint Rated policy
  • How the Green Code will affect builders and local government officials

Tenaya will also cover the Bay Area Climate Collaborate (BACC) recommendations to local governments relative to green building ordinances.

Category: Workshops

BIG Advanced 2011Understanding The Whole House Approach

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2014 8:00 AM

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BIG GreenPoint Rated for Home Performance

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2014 8:00 AM

Category: Workshops

Recertification Extension Fee (#RE000010C)

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Release Date: Nov 30, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2050 8:00 AM

This is an entry point for submitting Recertification Extension fees.  If you need to submit a petition, please visit www.builditgreen.org/extension-petition.
 
By committing to this payment, you understand that you are using six months of your next certification cycle.  This means that within the next six months you must complete recertification in full in order to be avoid further penalty.
 
Questions about expiry dates?  www.builditgreen.org/expiration-date
 
Other questions? Contact recertification@builditgreen.org
Category: Workshops

BIG GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily Advisor/Rater Exam

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Instructor: Build It Green

Release Date: Nov 29, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

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WEBINAR Passive House in California #WB101118A

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Instructor: Graham Irwin and Prudence Ferreira

Release Date: Nov 18, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Nov 18, 2012 8:00 AM

Topic:  Passive House – A Sustainable Building Revolution in California
 
Description:   Expectations for building occupant comfort, health and efficiency are increasing simultaneously. The Passive House standard meets all of these requirements at once. By producing buildings with energy demands that can be met at a renewable scale of production, Passive House can future-proof our communities and put California on track to meet our greeenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The future of building is here!

An in-depth look at the Passive House standard by the leading local experts in the field, this webinar will:

  • Detail current retrofit and new construction Passive House projects and approaches in the Bay Area
  • Retrofit lessons learned and phased approaches
  • Illustrate how Passive House meets or exceeds the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and makes net-zero and energy-positive buildings feasible TODAY in the most cost-effective way possible
  • Explore how the Passive House standard can integrate with and enhance GPR and other green building rating systems.
http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/222
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WEBINAR Title-24 Updates & CALGreen #WB101028A

Posted on | July 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Alex Vantaggiato will present the Title 24 updates that were effective January 1, 2010 for new and existing residential construction (single- and multi-family dwellings).  He will discuss some of the overarching impacts that this code change may have for projects wishing to exceed the new code for energy or green program purposes.  

Alex will touch upon the landmark California Green Code, or CALGreen, that the Building Standards Commission approved for all new buildings in the state.  The code has a list of mandatory green building measures that must be applied to every new building by January 1, 2011; water measures go into effect July 2011.  
 
In the webinar you will learn about:

  • Title-24 Compliance Methods & Documentation
  • Quality of Construction & Diagnostic Inspection
  • Glazing & Fenestration
  • Insulation
  • Indoor Air Quality & Mechanical Ventilation
  • Water Heating & Distribution

Instructor: Alex Vantaggiato

Release Date: Oct 28, 2010 10:00 AM
Expiration Date: Oct 28, 2012 12:00 PM

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