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The USGBC, USGBC-NCC, AIA, and AIA SF were excited to celebrate both the LEED-CI Gold Certification of AIA SF's offices and to commemorate the USGBC's first board meeting, which was held at the AIA SF (and USGBC-NCC) offices at 130 Sutter Street in October of 1993. In a special ceremony during the AIA Convention week, USGBC's Founder David Gottfried presented the AIA SF with the LEED CI Gold Plaque and Don Rudy, President of AIA, presented a plaque to commemorate the USGBC Board's first meeting. David Gottfried reflected on the early days of the USGBC and its tremendous growth domestically and globally. He noted the importance of USGBC's committed volunteers and staff to furthering the vision of the USGBC. The Executive Committee of AIA, including the President and CEO, joined us for this celebration.
The USGBC-NCC Silicon Valley Branch celebrated their one year birthday at Santa Clara University on Tuesday, May 12th. The main attraction was a Green Building Expo which gave participants an opportunity to network and learn about sustainable products and builders within the community. BOMA, IFMA, and Sustainable Silicon Valley partnered for this event and participated in the Expo.
Guests were given tours of the on site Solar Decathalon Projects (read more in the article below). These solar powered homes were designed and built by students at Santa Clara University's Department of Engineering. The project, developed in conjunction with the California College of the Arts, will compete in the national competition in Washington DC this fall.
USGBC-NCC Executive Director Dan Geiger and Silicon Valley Branch Chair Brandon Tinianov celebrated the event with a cake cutting ceremony and reflection on the past year. Dan commended the leadership of not only the branch Chair and Executive Committee, but also the branch membership. "The members have the vision to see what needs to be done, the courage to step forward, and the wisdom to do what's right."
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USGBC-NCC is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Echols to our staff. Elizabeth Echols joins the leadership team of the U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California Chapter as Director. Ms. Echols has direct responsibility for public policy and social equity programs, and along with the Executive Director, is responsible for overall management and growth of the organization, as well as strategic initiatives and partnerships.
Ms. Echols has extensive leadership experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She is an expert on public policy issues and highly skilled in communications, strategic planning, and organizational development. Most recently, she served as a member of President Obama's Transition Team. Prior to joining the Obama Transition Team, Ms. Echols was Director of Policy at Google. She also served as CEO of OpNet Community Ventures, a nationally recognized non-profit that prepared low-income young adults for good jobs in the technology industry. Previously, Ms. Echols was a senior political appointee in the Clinton-Gore Administration and served under Vice President Al Gore. Read more about Elizabeth Echols.
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Maximize your career opportunities in today's green-collar economy. At UC Berkeley Extension, you can equip yourself with the tools and techniques of sustainable practice, from sustainable design to solar energy, corporate social responsibility, and water resource management. You can lead the way in creating a more sustainable world, whether you work in the public, private, or nonprofit sector - or simply feel compelled to make a difference. UC Berkeley Extension is a proud silver sponsor of the USGBC - Northern California Chapter.
On May 20th, at UC Berkeley Extension SOMA Art & Design Center in 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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USGBC-NCC is recruiting employers to participate in the Green Employers Council. Members help provide green-collar job opportunities for the Oakland Green Jobs Corps - a job training program providing "green pathways out of poverty" for young adults in Oakland. The Council consists of businesses and nonprofits working in the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building sectors in the Oakland/East Bay area. Current Green Employers Council Members include: Swinerton Builders, Sustainable Spaces and Solar City.
Employers will benefit by having access to a qualified, job-ready workforce, special recognition on the USGBC-NCC website, as well as high-profile media exposure through connection with the Oakland Green Jobs Corps. The program trains participants in skilled trades, carpentry, solar installation, energy efficiency, green construction, and in principles of environmental sustainability. Stipends may be available to employers interested in hiring a worker from this program.
This is a great opportunity for USGBC-NCC members to hire well trained workers and make a contribution to society at the same time. As Oakland Mayor Dellums said when he opened the historic launch of the Oakland Green Jobs Corps, "this is a very elegant idea - elegant in its simplicity, to fight pollution and fight poverty simultaneously."
Interested in becoming a Green Employer Council Member? Please visit the webpage or contact Ashleigh Talberth for more information.
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Team California Is Uniquely Poised to Challenge the Status Quo
Team California, the only competitor in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2009 Solar Decathlon hailing from the West Coast, is out to prove that aesthetics and engineering can work together to create an amazing living space. Combining the latest developments in green technology with their own high-end craft and artisanal skills, and taking into account California's incredible climate, the students are designing and building an 800-square-foot home that they hope will bring home first prize. All of the competing teams' houses will be on display October 8-18 on the National Mall in Washington DC. Read on...
The consensus-based process that drives the development of the LEED rating systems is key to ensuring that LEED encourages the very best in building, design, and development practices. As LEED grows to cover the way we plan and build our neighborhoods, it's especially vital that we hear as many diverse voices as we can. The second public comment period for LEED for Neighborhood Development opened May 1st and will close Sunday, June 14, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Please don't miss this chance to be part of the development of the rating system! Read more.Back to Top
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