• The Eugene branch formed in 2006 out of a desire to bring more speakers and training events to our region and to help build a stronger network of community members interested in sustainability.    Our mission is to generate momentum towards a sustainable built environment by facilitating education and connections and celebrating our community.

Eugene Branch activities include:

GREEN BUILDING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:   These lunchtime presentations are an opportunity to hear from experienced practitioners, foster interaction, and share information on the many sustainable design and building approaches, tools, challenges, and benefits.  Meetings are open to the public.  If there are topics you would like to hear more about or share, please contact us.

TOURS:  The Branch hosts tours of local buildings that exhibit sustainable approaches. 

EVENING EVENTS:  These quarterly events typically include a well-known speaker and a social/networking opportunity. The Branch welcomes co-sponsorship opportunities.

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:  The Steering Committee is comprised of representatives from a broad spectrum of Eugene’s diverse green building community.  Steering Committee meetings are open to everyone, and new members are welcome. Please contact the Chair if you would like to attend a meeting.

We welcome your participation!  Please contact eugene at cascadiagbc.org to get involved with the Eugene Branch.

Current Steering Committee members include:

Executive Committee:

• Chair:   Gabe Cross, New Axiom, LLC
• Treasurer:   Frank Thaxter, PIVOT Architecture
• Secretary:   Kelley Howell, PIVOT Architecture
• Program Chair:   Jenna Garmon, City of Eugene
• Living Building Collaborative Liaison:  Scott Stolarczyk, Robertson Sherwood Architects
• Student Liaison:  Aaron Rourke, student, University of Oregon
• Data Manager:  Scott Stolarczyk, Robertson Sherwood Architects

Committee Members: 

• Kristen Taylor, TBG Architects & Planners
• Michael Soraci, Soraci Designs
• Marianne McElroy, Eugene Water & Electric Board
• Jaren May, 2012 MBA Candidate, University of Oregon
• Pete Miller, KPFF Consulting Engineers
• Billy Munich, Essex General Construction
• Grant Lappi, Lease Crutcher Lewis

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tour of the Pearl, LEED for Homes MidRise

Join us for a tour of The Pearl, a 100 unit mixed-use apartment complex targeting LEED for Midrise Gold and Earth Advantage certifications. Located in the heart of downtown Eugene, it incorporates green features such as low-flow plumbing fixtures, low-VOC paints and adhesives, drought-tolerant turf, and a state-of-the-art Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system.

Tuesday, April 24^th, 2012 | Eugene, OR

Time: 12:00p.m.—1:00p.m.

Location: 1661 Pearl St., between 16th & 17th Aves.

Cost: Free for members and students; $5 for non-members

Please RSVP – space limited!

phone: 541.682.5541 email: eugene@cascadiagbc.org

PAST EVENTS

Information on past events:  http://cascadiagbc.org/branches/or/Eugene/PAST%20CASCADIA%20EUGENE%20EVENTS.pdf