The AIA National Convention in San Francisco is coming up next week, April 28-May 2nd. USGBC-NCC is co-hosting a hospitality event with Serious Materials and Webcor and will be providing more networking opportunities for green building professionals. Come join us!
- Wednesday evening, from 5pm-8pm, USGBC-NCC and EGB representatives will be at Autodesk to chat with you, along with representatives from Aerotek recruiting & placement firm, SEAONC-YMF, ASHRAE, and AIA-BAYA. Join us for drinks and networking at this free event - please RSVP to get on the guest list.
- Thursday evening, from 6pm-8pm, join Serious Materials, Webcor, AIA-SF, and USGBC-NCC to celebrate the end of a busy Day 1 of AIA 2009 with industry colleagues who are committed to energy-efficient design and building green. Enjoy drinks, food, and great networking. Event is free, but registration is required and space is limited. RSVP for Thursday's event!
- Friday evening, young green building professionals are invited to join Bay Area Young Architects and Emerging Green Builders from across the country and for a Happy Hour at Roe Lounge & Restaurant from 5:30pm-9pm. Drink specials will be available throughout the evening. Socialize, network, and mingle with like-minded professionals. RSVP for the EGB/BAYA Happy Hour!
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The LEED green building certification program's greatest strength lies in its consensus-based, transparent, ongoing development cycle. On April 27, 2009, the next version of LEED will launch. The ability to be flexible allows LEED to evolve, taking advantage of new technologies and advancements in building science while prioritizing energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reductions.
LEED Green Associate and AP O&M exams to launch this spring: The Green Building Certification Institute will release the new LEED Green Associate and LEED AP Operations & Maintenance exams this spring. Candidates can begin applying for these exams April 10 and begin testing May 18.
LEED v3 Reference Guides are now available, and LEED v3 workshops are coming up in June. Take the LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop on June 1st if you are interested in becoming a LEED Green Associate or getting an overview of the LEED v3 rating systems. Or if you already registered for the LEED NC v2.2 or LEED CI v2.0 Exam, we are scheduling more Exam Preparation Workshops for May and June. Check out our Workshops page to stay updated.
The USGBC acquired GreenHomeGuide.com last year because it is the leading, trusted online resource for green homeowners nationwide. With case studies, expert Q&A, and metro directories of products and services, GreenHomeGuide provides reliable advice, inspiration, and solutions to busy adults who want a healthier, greener home. Visit GreenHomeGuide.com
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Designers, Engineers and Architects Can Receive Software, Training, Certification and Other Company Resources to Help Extend Their Skills and Improve Employability
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Recognizing the impact of today's economic challenges, Autodesk is launching the Autodesk Assistance Program. The Autodesk Assistance Program will provide Autodesk customers and partners with design software tools, education and resources that will help them to enhance, maintain and develop their 3D design technology skills and remain competitive in the marketplace. The program will offer free* student software term licenses, free online training and a path to certification to unemployed architects, designers and engineers in all industries. Read on...
May 20 - UC Berkeley Extension SOMA Art & Design Center, San Francisco
Learn about the latest sustainability professional programs from green industry experts to advance your career. Take one of our courses and attend an information session to learn more. 6:30-9:30pm. For more information, visit www.unex.berkeley.edu/gogreen.
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Leader in affordable housing tapped to head multifamily housing programs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that President Barack Obama has appointed Carol Galante as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs at HUD. Galante is currently the President of BRIDGE Housing Corporation, the largest nonprofit developer of affordable apartments and homes in California, specializing in the development of family and senior affordable apartments, rental and ownership housing, and an array of revitalization, transit-oriented, urban infill, and mixed-use/mixed-income developments.
As Deputy Assistant Secretary, Galante will be responsible for HUD's financing support for the development and preservation of privately-owned rental housing (a current portfolio of over $58 billion) and will be integral to several new initiatives that promote sustainable development. Read on...
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