April

Written by Michelle McEuen

Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shops at Legacy

Learn 2 Live Green (L2LG) is a FREE, fun, family event featuring exhibits, presentations on a variety of environmental topics, workshops, demonstrations, entertainment, green art and children's activities.  Green topics include:

• Fair Trade Shopping
• Energy
• Alternative Transportation
• Food & Agriculture
• Green Building & Remodeling
• Indoor Air Quality
• Lifestyle & Recreation
• Urban Gardening
• Waste Reduction
• Water Conservation

• Learn about environmentally friendly day-to-day living.
• Explore information about renewable energy sources.
• Integrate environmental values with individual purchasing power.
• Support healthy ecosystems & sustainable neighborhoods.
• Adopt & model green living practices for others.

http://learn2livegreen.com/home.html

April

Written by Michelle McEuen

April 24, 2012
12:00-1:00 p.m.Dallas Center for Architecture
Green Code Updates - An Overview of ASHRAE 189.1-2011 and the 2012 IgCC - 1 HSW/SD

This session will provide an overview of two baseline regulatory policy options. ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011m produced by the USGBC, ASHRAE and IESNA, is the comprehensive green building standard developed in model code language; it provides minimum mandatory requirements for high-performance, green buildings and complements green building rating systems.

Presented by Zaida Basora, FAIA
A presentation from the Codes & Standards Committee

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April

Written by Michelle McEuen

April 12th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
at the Norris Conference Center
Houston/CityCentre

The 2012 USGBC Energy Summit brings together participants and stakeholders from the existing commercial office property sector to share ideas, technologies and services that will improve the energy efficiency and energy related decision making for commercial office properties today and in the future. The summit provides an opportunity for education and a forum to share expertise and best practices amongst building and facility managers and engineers. Building managers, facility engineers, operators, building owners, and building support such as engineers, architects, and service partners are all invited to attend and not only learn from others but to share your experience and expertise. This year the addition of the Energy Technology Expo will provide the opportunity to learn about the newest technologies and services in person. A series of education sessions, panels and speakers will provide incredible insight and value for all those with an interest in energy.

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Hosted By USGBC Gulf Coast Chapter

April

Written by Michelle McEuen

Please join IES Dallas on Tuesday, April 24th, as they celebrate the best in Dallas lighting design.  Their celebration, including catering by Urban Taco, is FREE with an RSVP or $20 at the door without an RSVP.  So plan to join us, and let us know you're coming!  In keeping with Dallas IES tradition, this will be an evening to remember!

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Hosted by IES Dallas