| VISION | The purpose of the Long Island Chapter of the US Green Building Council
is to mirror and advance the core purpose of the US Green Building
Council locally; to transform the way buildings and communities are
designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially
responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the
quality of life.
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| MISSION | The USGBC-LI is committed to working with our fellow Long Islanders to improve our quality of life by improving the quality of the structures we build and the environment in which we all live, work and play. We are committed to leaving the world a little better than we found it so that future generations have an unfettered opportunity to do the same.
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Sept 21 - LEED 101 Green Building Basics National Workshop
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This workshop is intended for those who are new to green building and
looking to learn the basics of green building and  LEED. It offers an introduction to USGBC, green building principles, and the
fundamentals of the LEED Rating System. It includes topics on climate
change and building impacts; motivators for green building; and
conventional versus integrative approaches -- and the associated
benefits -- to building design, construction and operations. You will
leave this course with a basic understanding of the intent, concepts
and terms for each LEED credit category, as well as green building best
practices, regulations and incentives.
Tues, Sept 21, 2010
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Stony Brook University
CEWIT Building
1500 Stony Brook Rd
Stony Brook, NY |
Sept 28 - Sustainable Cocktails
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|  This event is still free to members
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great reason to join the chapter). It's an open networking meeting for
members and professionals to share ideas with USGBC-LI Board Members,
Committee Chairs, and other chapter members. And you can learn more
about the positive impacts of Building Green on Long Island.
Come learn more about the chapter and how to get involved in committees and educational programs.
Tues, Sept 28, 20105:30 PM - 8:30 PMNEW VENUEKodiak's Restaurant & Bar1815 Broadhollow RdFarmingdale, NY, 11735Sponsored by:  Click here for MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER
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Sept 29 - Leviton LEED Facility Tour
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| Join us as we congratulate Leviton
Manufacturing for achieving LEED Certified for Commerical Interiors (LEED CI). Walk the facility with the design team, vendors and
stakeholders to learn how the building achieved its LEED rating.
Leviton
Manufacturing is North America's leading manufacturer of electrical
wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy
management systems.
Wed, Sept 29, 20105:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Leviton World Headquarters
201 North Service Road
Melville, NY 11747 |
USGBC-LI is a Supporting Organization for
Sept 29 Urban Green Expo
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| USGBC-LI is pleased to be a Supporting Organization of the The Urban Green Expo. Accordingly, USGBC-LI members can register for FREE exhibit hall tickets.  Sept 29th and Sept 30th
Metropolitan Pavilion
The Altman Building
125 West 18th Street,
New York City 10011
As the Northeast's premier green building conference, Urban Green Expo features more than 35 top-tier educational sessions ( www.urbangreenexpo.com/education), dozens of internationally recognized panelists and speakers, and a vibrant trade show floor. What sets apart Urban Green Expo from other trade events is the breadth and sophistication of its programming. This year's theme, Pushing the Envelope, will explore building enclosures, perhaps the most critical, and an often overlooked, component in successful green buildings. In addition to sharing the latest findings in envelopes, Expo will address a vital range of topics-from geothermal energy in urban settings to case studies of important sustainable buildings from around the globe. Click here to REGISTER for FREE EXPO TICKETS or for MORE INFORMATION |
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Design & Build Awards
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| The Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) invites candidate projects for the 6th Annual Design & Build with FSC Awards - recognizing excellence in the use of FSC materials in both residential and commercial/institutional design and construction.
This is the only award the FSC-US gives each year. It recognizes and honors designers and builders who are committed to using FSC-certified wood and creating a marketplace that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management - the mission of FSC.
The Design & Build with FSC Awards 2010 are open to homeowners, architects, interior designers, general contractors, builders, consultants and other professionals committed to using FSC-certified wood. Project teams must complete and submit the application form to FSC-US on or before Friday, September 17, 2010. The winning projects will be chosen by an independent committee of recognized professionals.Click here for more information and to fill out an application. |
Long Island LEED Projects Listed
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| The following Long Island projects have been
LEED Certified:
- Wild By Nature
- Leviton Manufacturing
- Watermill Ateliers
- Brookhaven National Lab
- Tanger Outlet Mall
- Adelphi Univ Sports Center
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- Hampton Bays School
- Stop & Shop
- Westhampton Vill Hall
- 1001 Franklyn Ave
- Space Storage Center
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For more information, click here |
USGBC-LI Green Schools Committee
Wins $1000 Grant
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| Congratulations to the USGBC-LI Green Schools Committee on winning a $1000 grant from USGBC National. The grant money is to be used with matching funds to host an educational event. There were 51 competing USGBC Chapters. Our application listed our Green Schools Committee accomplishments, including scholarships, Ambassador's Program, tours of LEED schools, educational events, etc.
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USGBC-LI Announces a Fully Subsidized Employment Program
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| USGBC-LI announces a program that will provide fully-subsidized employees to green-oriented companies. Wages, payroll taxes, and workers comp expenses will be fully paid for these employees for a period of 12-weeks. All candidates have completed a 35-hour job training program and have been prescreened, interviewed, and reference-checked. Candidates are qualified for field, labor and office positions.
If you are interested in participating in this excellent program, contact Elisa at the USGBC-LI Resource Development Committee at elisa.resourcedev@usgbc-li.org |
Want to Get More Involved?
Join a Committee or Become a Sponsor
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Most committees are looking for members to help spread the word about green building to Long Island. It's a great way to network and help create a greener future for the next generation. Put in as much or as little time as you want. No special skills are required. Just jump right in.
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