USGBC MD is pleased to announce that nominations for the
2010 Annual Awards are open!

Now is the time to nominate a person or project for

January 27, 2011
CLICK HERE for Nomination Instructions and Forms


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October 14
October Breakfast Roundtable:

Understanding the Specifics of Baltimore City’s Green Building Standards
ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!

With Kim Schaefer, RA, LEED AP, founder and principal of Terralogos, eco architecture and coordinator of the consulting team that developed the new Baltimore City Green Building Standards.

8:00 AM (sharp) to 9:30 AM     Breakfast Provided.

Ayers/Saint/Gross, 1040 Hull Street, Baltimore MD 21230

THANK YOU Ayers/Saint/Gross for sponsoring!!!

October 19
Atapco Properties, Inc. Green Gourmet Lunch Series:

Transforming The Market: The Next Phase, Automating the Process
Get a sneak preview of a big announcement that will be made at Greenbuild 2010!!!!

In the months and years to come we will see an abundance of products and services introduced to the market intended to streamline and automate the LEED certification process.  Real examples and detailed concepts provided by presenter, David Pratt, will introduce you to how a more effective/efficient process will improve the quality of LEED certified buildings while increasing the volume of LEED certifications processed through the system.
David will summarize and describe our current “state of the industry” including the impact that the economic crisis has had on the green building process.  Most importantly, he will share developments occuring right now that will shape the future of green buildings for many years to come.
The seminar will be practical, educational and entertaining.
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM     Lunch Provided.

USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Circle, Suite 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

October 20, 27 and November 3

Cram for the Exam: Green Associate Exam Prep

What you have been asking and waiting for is finally back!  Green Associate LEED exam prep course with Amy Wortman, your fierce guide to passing the exam. Read on for details and a link to necessary materials.

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM    Pizza and Sodas Provided.
USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Circle, Suite 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

November 10
The Economic Outlook for the Real Estate Industry
Join The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Baltimore, AIA Baltimore and USGBC MD for a joint program to hear nationally recognized economist Dr. Mark G. Dotzour. His presentation will look at global and national trends that may impact out local commercial real estate market in the coming year, as well as factors driving the growth of green building.
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM- building tours (LEED Platinum)
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM- presentation
USGBC MD Headquarters, 230 Schilling Green, Suite 132, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
CLICK HERE for registration and information

VOLUNTEER DAYS: Sandtown Green House

Saturday, October 23

Sandtown Habitat for Humanity, Under Armour and USGBC MD have partnered in a very cool project in building a sustainable house to be a model for affordable housing.  The project team is aiming for a LEED Platinum Certification!

Experience with spray foam insulation, brick laying and fiber-cement siding is a plus.

Please email  Will Phillips for details and to commit.  wphillips@underarmour.com

CLICK HERE if you are not familiar with the project or want to check-in on the progress- blog, pictures, and much more!

AROUND TOWN

October 16

Environmental Sustainability Open House
Featured Speakers include:
Professor Donald Linebaugh, National Center for Smart Growth, University of Maryland
Bryan McIntire, Councilman, Baltimore County Council
Andrew Gohn, Clean Energy Manager, Maryland Energy Administration

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

St. James’ Episcopal Church, 19200 York Rd., Parkton MD

Greenbuild is Coming (and soon)!!!
If you haven’t registered for USGBC’s International Conference and Green Building Expo, go to greenbuildingexpo.org, and register today!

USGBC Maryland Chapter staff and many of its members will out in Chicago in full force November 16-19th.
We are coordinating a Maryland happy hour and the chapter will ‘Tweet’ fun facts, places to meet and things to do during the event.  Be sure to follow our Tweets!
If you are a USGBC MD member (or interested in becoming one) and plan to be at Greenbuild send an email to kbyrne@usgbcmd.org with “Greenbuild 2010″ in the subject line so we can email up updates and information.