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An introduction to the Living Building Challenge – Lunch Time Webinar – Free

Post author By admin
Post date August 22, 2012

is proud to host the Living Building Challenge (LBC) introduction. We have a free 1-hour webinar on Sept 11 and a fullday workshop Sept. 27.

Living buildings go beyond LEED and other building programs and challenges us to rethink our paradigm on the possibilities of advanced sustainable construction practices. The LBC is a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses at all scales. It is comprised of seven performance areas: Site, Water, Energy, Health, Materials, Equity and Beauty. The session intends to foster opportunities for ongoing dialogue about restorative principles in design, construction and building operation through the creation of local Living Building Challenge Collaboratives.

Learning objectives: development

1. Understand the basic philosophy of the Living Building Challenge

2. Describe the key components of the program

3. Discuss the rationale for restorative design principles

4. Identify and locate the resources provided by the international Living Future Institute for deeper engagement

Tuesday. Sept 11. 1 pm – 2 pm ET

Cost: Free!

Please register here to receive your unique login credentials: Register Now

ALSO – See the LBC full-day workshop being held in Chicago, IL on Thursday Sept 27!

Tags Beyond LEED, Free Webinar, lbc, Living Building Challenge, workshop

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Brings LEED Workshops to Wisconsin

Post author By admin
Post date March 26, 2012

The tide is rising and LEED Homes are now experiencing a tremendous growth rate. To capitalize on this, is offering several workshops in Wisconsin, including a free introductory webinar:

April 4: Free Webinar! Introduction to LEED for Homes View Recording
April 19: HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System (Milwaukee, WI)
May 8: HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System (Madison, WI)

Visit the pages above for details and pricing. Early bird pricing is available so Register Now!

Tags courses, Education and Events, leed homes, madison, milwaukee, training, wisconsin, workshop

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Building Deconstruction Workshop – Fri June 18

Post author By admin
Post date June 11, 2010

Many LEED for Homes projects use deconstruction. Come to an affordable ($25.00!) full-day workshop that will examine new business and employment opportunities springing up in Northern Illinois and nationally connected with the growing movement toward deconstruction and reuse of building materials.

Building Community Assets through Deconstruction and Material Reuse
9AM – 3 PM on Friday, June 18th, 2010
University Center of Lake County, Grayslake Campus

The presenters will explain how this “green” technology is influencing the design, construction and remodeling of residential and public housing, schools, hospitals, public facilities and commercial and industrial real estate and share their real-world experience in the field. The session will also engage participants in determining the role local government, non-profits, community institutions and real estate and building professionals can play in creating a positive business climate for deconstruction and building material reuse Lake County. Lunch will be provided.

Who Should Attend?

* Nonprofit economic development, workforce and job training representatives
* Developers, builders, contractors and real estate professionals
* Government officials, mayors, trustees and elected officials
* City planners, planning commissioners, building deparments

For more information contact: Dara Reiff, CLC Sustainability Coordinator at (847) 543-2643 or email: dreiff@clcillinois.edu

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