This workshop provides a 6-hour in-depth introduction to the Living Building Challenge. Attendees are the green building leaders in their community: design professionals, contractors, developers, owners, government officials and employees of public agencies. In short, anyone and everyone who can impact the development of the built environment. Learning Objectives  •Identify the key components of the Living Building Challenge •Discuss the rationale for restorative design principles •Understand successful strategies for compliance with each performance area •Recognize financial, regulatory and behavioral barriers and •incentives related to high performance design •Describe the Living Building Challenge Community resources and certification process Cost: Ticket Type                      Early Registration*                     Regular Registration Living Building Challenge                            $195                                                       $215 Community Subscribers & Partner Organization () Members Non-member General Registration       $295                                                       $345 * Register up to two weeks prior to event Our Expert Faculty: Richard Graves Richard has extensive experience establishing and supporting green building programs in national and international settings. A registered architect with degrees from Rice University and Virginia Tech, Graves was the U.S. Green Building Council’s Senior Vice President of Community. He has over a decade of field experience working on leading-edge green building projects and is a staunch advocate for transparency and responsibility in the building industry. Includes: •6 AIA Learning Units •6 GBCI Continuing Education hours •Instruction from expert faculty •Continental breakfast and lunch included

1.  Madison WI APRIL 10th 
2.  Cincinnati, OH April 17th 
3. Grand Rapids – Fall 2013- TBA

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