engineeringgreen 07: Redefining What it Means to be an Engineer
Dec 17-18 More Info
Green Skyline: Tour the Future of Commercial Buildings Seattle: Oct 19
Vancouver: Nov 16 & 18 More Info
EVENTS - OREGON
Portland LEED Users Group: Introduction to Pharos
Oct 11, 7:30-9AM
Interface Engineering, 708 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 400 More Info
LEED Week Oct 15, LEED-NC Technical Review Workshop
Oct 17, Build it LEED
Oct 18, Succeed at LEED
Portland
More Info
EGB Sustainable Building Fundraiser
Oct 17, 7PM- 12AM
Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., Portland More Info
EVENTS - WASHINGTON
Seattle LEED Users Group: Commissioning
Oct 9, 7:30-9AM
Lighting Design Lab, Seattle, WA More Info
LEED Day
Oct 12, Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma
LEED-NC Technical Review Workshop, More Info LEED 101 More Info
Seattle Branch Speaker's Series: Green Building Evaluations: The Results Show... Was it Worth It?
Oct 18 6-8PM
Bertha Landes Room, Seattle City Hall,
Seattle More Info
LEED Day Oct 24, Seattle Center, Seattle
LEED-NC Technical Review Workshop More Info LEED-CI Technical Review Workshop More Info LEED-EB Technical Review Workshop More Info
LEED Day Oct 26, Spokane Convention Center, Spokane
LEED-NC Technical Review Workshop More Info
TOLUG: IEQ 4, Low Emitting Material
Nov 1, 7:30-9AM
McGranahan Architects, 2111 Pacific, Ave., Suite 100,
Tacoma More Info
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver LEED Users Group
Oct 26, 12-1:15PM
Terasen Gas Building, 1111 Georgia St., Vancouver More Info
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
USGBC Webinar Series: Carbon Reduction
Oct 10, 10-11:30AM More Info
Better Bricks Awards
Oct 12, 7:30-9AM
Hilton Executive Tower, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR More Info
Puyallup Watershed Low-Impact Development Conference
Oct 12, 8AM-5PM
Pierce College, Puyallup, WA More Info
Denmark/Sweden Urban Sustainability Tour
Oct 13-19 More Info
ReBuilding Center 10th Anniversary Open House
Oct 13, 10AM-5PM
3625 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR More Info
Westhills Green Community: Grand Opening
Oct 13, 10AM-5PM
957 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC More Info
GreennX Film Fest
Oct 13, 9AM-4:30PM
Vancity Theatre, Vancouver WA More Info
Green Building 101
Oct 15, 5:30-7:30PM
Light House Sustainable Building Centre
1575 Johnson St., Vancouver, BC More Info
Making Wood Work: Local Energy Solutions
Oct 16-18
Holiday Inn Parkside, Missoula, MT More Info
BSUG Meeting: ASHRAE 90.1
Oct 17, 12-1:30PM
NW Natural, Portland, OR More Info
Stormwater: Turning a Potential Problem into an Asset
Oct 17, 8AM-4:30PM
Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle, WA More Info
Building an Energy Awareness Program
Oct 18, 11AM-2PM
Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Willamette St., Eugene, OR More Info
NW Eco-Building Guild Annual Members Retreat
Oct 19-21
Pilgrim Firs Conference Center, Port Orchard, WA More Info
Green Building 101
Oct 20, 10AM-12PM
Light House Sustainable Building Centre
1575 Johnson St., Vancouver, BC More Info
The Temperature of Climate Change and the Energy Economy: Sean Penrith
Oct 24, 6-9PM
Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
More Info
Better Brick Awards
Oct 25, 7:30-9AM
Bell Harbor, Pier 66, Seattle, WA More Info
Green Building 101
Oct 27, 10AM-12PM
Lighthouse Sustinable Building Centre
1575 Johnson St.
Vancouver, BC More Info
Meeting the 2030 Challenge
Oct 30, 11AM-1PM
Lighting Design Lab, 400 East Pine St, Seattle WA More Info
Green Building 101
Nov 3, 10AM-12PM
Light House Sustinable Building Center
1575 Johnson St., Vancouver, BC More Info
Climate Change and the Impact on Real Estate Conference
Nov 8-10
Whistler, BC More Info
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Cascadia Endorses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification
Cascadia Region Green Building Council has has officially endorsed Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification as the only responsible and sustainable standard, currently in the market, for protecting forests. More Info
Open Cascadia Position: National Living Building Program Manager
The individual who will be responsible for day-to-day management of the Living Building program, ongoing research, its technical development and its supporting tools. A high level of green building expertise will be required and this position will be based out of Cascadia's Seattle office. More Info
Architecture 2030 Coastal Impact Study: A Nation Under Siege
Architecture 2030's mission is to examine the Building Sector, the single largest contributor to global warming, to construct and offer real, achievable, measurable solutions to the climate change crisis. Therefore, this study begins with a sober look at the impact of sea level rise on the US, and then provides a two-pronged solution that, if begun immediately, would avert dangerous climate change. More Info
Cast Your Vote for the 2008 USGBC Board of Directors
Voting is now open in the election for USGBC's 2008 Board of Directors. All employees of USGBC member organizations aare eligible to vote. More Info
USGBC Leadership Awards Nominations Open!
Nominations for the 2007 Leadership Awards are now open. Each year at Greenbuild, the USGBC Leadership Awards are presented to individuals and organizations whose vision, leadership and commitment have been fundamental to the evolution of green building design and construction. Because of their passion and expertise, the Council’s mission of transforming the built environment within a generation continues to gather momentum. More Info
Pearl Family Development Takes the Living Buidling Challange Central City Concern has assembled a project team of leaders in sustainable development, design, and construction to undertake the proposed Pearl Family Development and the Living Building Challenge. More Info
LEED Accredited Professionals (As of 9/30/07)
Oregon: 1,108
Washington: 2,169
British Columbia: 605
Green Building Hotline
In a collaborative effort,
Metro, Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah Counties and the City of
Portland Office of Sustainable Development is launching a new Green
Building Hotline. Intended to provide information about green building
strategies, resources and incentives for new and existing commercial
and residential projects.
For questions about green building strategies, materials and financial incentives call 503-823-5431.
LEED-NC Version 2.2 Flash Cards!
A valuable resource for studying for the LEED-NC proffesional accreditation exam.
Click Here
Green Dollhouse Book
Green Dollhouse Book celebrates the wonderful ideas produced by entrants to the Green Dollhouse competition, sponsored by Sustainable San Mateo County in 2005. The book showcases the most compelling entrants and highlights the environmental features and lessons of each of these selected green dollhouses. Illustrated with beautiful, full color photographs, the book also contains three How-To sections so that readers can build upon the lessons learned from other dollhouse builders. Useful facts and statistics on sustainability are threaded throughout the book so that child and adult alike can learn critical information on how our homes and offices can have smaller environmental footprints. Visually rich, this publication promises to provide a wonderful entrance into the world of Green Building – through a doll’s eye perspective that reminds us to: Start Small, Think Big, Build Green.
Buy the Book!
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
This online database hosts information for all U.S. states on financial and regulatory incentives, policies, and programs related to renewable energy. Technical reports, books, journals, and web links are accessible through this site. More Info
Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants program Metro is now accepting grant applications for capital projects that re-green and re-nature neighborhoods.
More Info
Solar Energy Project RFP
Multnomah County requests proposals for a Solar Energy project hereby the Proposer will finance, design, build, operate, and maintain phtovoltaic (PV) electric power systems at various County-owned sites. More Info
Listed Green Homes
The MLS for Green, Sustainable, Energy Efficient Homes and Developments Worldwide. Listed Green Homes is committed to being part of the solution to reduce global warming by promoting sustainable, energy efficient, healthy building design - in addition to elevating the market value of green homes and residential developments worldwide. More Info
Energy Star Building Portfolio Manager
Any building can efficiently track and manage resources through the use of Portfolio Manager. The tool allows you to streamline your portfolio's energy and water data, and track key consumption, performance, and cost information portfolio-wide. More Info
"World's Greenest Homes" Nominations "World's Greenest Homes" is a TV series to air on Discovery's new ecologically-minded channel Planet Green (US) and Home and Garden Television (Canada). The program is seeking nominations for homes from around the world that demonstrate innovative green strategies in their construction and operation. More Info
2nd annual Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Awards Competition
Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Awards recognize ENERGY STAR partners for outstanding accomplishments and contributions. To be considered, partners must meet eligibility requirements and submit a complete application package by December 15, 2007. Winners will be recognized in early 2008. More Info
EcoSeek: The Search Engine for All Things Green
The search engine for all things green. EcoSeek's mission: to connect and educate future-friendly consumers with eco-friendly products, manufacturers and local earth-concious stores.
More Info
Cool Ways to Conserve Water
Johnson Barrow's own Rand Conger published an article in the April 2005 issue of Plumbing Systems and Design Magazine that highlighted the many ways to optimize the water saving performance of these water-saving devices. More Info
What Global Warming Looks Like
by ABC News Read More
Green Building Costs Less than You Think
environmentalleader.com Read More
Seattle Off-Grid Concept Combines Chickens, Crops + Sustainable Living jetsongreen.com Read More
Premier outlines new steps to tackle climate change
The Office of the Premiere (BC) Read More
Demand from tenants drives sustainable projects
by Rebecca Kinnestrand, Puget Sound Business Journal Read More
Board statement to Northwest EcoBuilding Guild members voices strong support of critical environmental initiatives by Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Read More
Thinking of building a cob home?
by Cecelia Goodnow, Seattel Post Intelligencer Read More
Please visit the new Cascadia job board to view Green Building jobs throughout the month. More Info
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the design, construction and operation of buildings in Oregon, Washington
and British Columbia that are environmentally responsible, profitable and
healthy places to live, work and learn.
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