SILICON VALLEY
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October 13th - Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation, Palo Alto
Silicon Valley Branch Monthly Meeting
Get your autumn LEED update & learn more about the latest Chapter developments!
Come hear USGBC-NCC Executive Director Dan Geiger and President of the Board Andrea Traber present on "The State of the USGBC-NCC." They will not only report on the condition of the Chapter during the past year, but will also outline their agenda and priorities for the Chapter for the coming year, as well as discussing national perspectives. We also welcome educator Mary Davidge, LEED AP who will present an Update on LEED 3.0 which was launched in April to include new technologies and advancements in building science while prioritizing energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reductions.
The event will be held at the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation Headquarters, which was named Green Project of the Year at the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Structures Awards on September 24th, 2009!
Learn more and register!
October 21st - XL Construction, Milpitas
Join Emerging Green builders of Silicon Valley for a tour of a LEED Silver building, the XL Construction Main Office. The tour will highlight the sustainable building features used to achieve LEED Silver certification as well as provide details on the estimated costs of these items. Come see what it takes to reach LEED certification. Following the tour, attendees will be gathering Brandon's Restaurant & Lounge for drinks and networking. Space is limited so sign up early!
October 10th - Placerville, Garden Volley, and Lotus
Presented by the Placerville branch of the American Association of University Women in partnership with the USGBC - Northern California Chapter.
This tour features seven sites in the Placerville, Garden Valley and Lotus area (greater Sacramento) with solar, geothermal, energy neutral straw bale construction, use of reclaimed building materials, native plant and drought tolerant gardens, plus fun & fanciful art made from recycled materials including an amazing 20 foot long fire breathing dragon! The first of 7 stops, the new and innovative ANOVA Architects Studio in Placerville is a living learning center for green building techniques and has received a LEED Gold rating.
Three of the homes are located on the South Fork of the American River in historic Lotus near the 1848 gold discovery site. One home, designed in a relaxing Zen like craftsman style, is a totally "green" remodel. Three homes are new construction with unusual and interesting architectural as well as green features. One of the gardens has extensive owner built river rock stonework retaining walls, planter beds, and a pondless waterfall and stream. Another garden features whimsical planting fixtures and garden art, a greenhouse made completely from reclaimed materials, and a vegetable garden that helps to feed a community. Learn more and get ticketing information.
October 30th - California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
Celebrate green building excellence with industry leaders at the world's most exciting science museum, the LEED Platinum California Academy of Sciences. Explore exhibits such as the four-story Rainforest Dome, Steinhart Aquarium and Living Roof. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the entire museum. Watch our signature awards program honoring green building innovators and a feature presentation with keynote. Dance to music by Nightlife's regular DJ, Jeff Stallings. Taste a variety of beverages at the open bar, which will feature Parducci carbon neutral wines, Smart Energy Cocktails, and VeeV green cocktails. Eat local and organic cuisine provided by Top Chef Contestant Laurine Wickett's Left Coast Catering.
Students & Non-Members: Purchase a Gala ticket and get a free 6-month introductory USGBC-NCC membership!
Companies: Learn more about sponsorship or group ticketing packages.
Coming from outside the Bay Area? The Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco is offering an exclusive discount for Gala attendees: 15% off, free parking, and a complimentary breakfast for two! Instructions in your gala ticket receipt.
Join Zipcar for just $25 and get $75 in driving credit when you purchase a gala ticket! Instructions in your gala ticket receipt.
This month's Bay Area LEED Users Group (BAyLUG) event is designed to address individual LEED material questions. With the recent announcement officially declaring the recession over, BAyLUG wants to plan ahead and start identifying ideal materials for our newest projects. Bring a list of materials employed in upcoming and past projects, and let's discuss the various "green" qualities of these products. We are especially interested in looking at how these products behave in the field. Join us for this roundtable discussion! All who are interested are welcome, including architects, interior designers, contractors, building tenants, and building managers. Register!
November 19th - St. Regis, San Francisco
Join the Sustainable Industries Economic Forum for a keynote presentations by Paul Hawken, who draws from his wealth of expertise and vision to address both the triple-bottom-line opportunities and frank economic realities of these extraordinary times - all in an exclusive dialogue with the Sustainable Industries community. We're hitting the road to "re-inspire" the inspired; to highlight the infinite multi-sector economic development potential of Sustainable Industries with expert panels of local business leaders; and to connect attendees through high-caliber networking with the purpose of getting business done. Learn more and register!
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