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Thursday, July 31, 2008
LEED 101 - Getting Started with Green
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Lutron Electronics
7200 Suter Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Continuing Ed. Credits Available
Are you ready to learn about the
growing green building market?
Attend the LEED 101: Getting Started with Green half-day (4-hour) workshop presented by the U.S. Green Building Council. Gain a greater understanding of sustainability, green design and USGBC’s role in the movement from an experienced professional.
WHY LEARN ABOUT LEED?
Ask any of the 5000+ building owners seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification right now. Owners and developers are demanding green buildings that save money while protecting the environment and occupant health. The USGBC’s LEED Rating System™ is the nationally recognized rating system for green buildings. LEED is already being used by green building projects in all 50 states, and the market continues to grow.
WHAT’S COVERED?
• Introduction to USGBC and the Green Building Rating System
• General sustainability issues
• How to choose the right LEED rating system for your market sector
• Return on investment (ROI) of green building
• Project case studies and lessons learned
• Green building tools and resources
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any and all industry professionals seeking to use LEED to build green or to provide services to the building industry:
• Design Professionals
• Real Estate Professionals
• Building Owners
• Service Providers
• Product Manufacturers
• Government Officials
• Contractors
• Tenants
• Educators
FACULTY
USGBC workshops are conducted by the top green building practitioners in the country. The following instructor is currently scheduled for this workshop (subject to change):
Marcus Sheffer
Click here for the event flyer
Registration:
To register for this or any USGBC workshop, click here.
Fees:
USGBC members*:
Early $175
Late (begins 07/24/08) $205
*Attendees whose firms are national members of USGBC.
Non-members:
Early $225
Late (begins 07/24/08) $275
Students:
$150 (limited availability)
(FULL-TIME STUDENTS ONLY, VERIFICATION REQUIRED)
Fee Includes:
• A discounted price of $125 (plus S&H) on a print edition of one of the following Reference Guides when ordered on-site at the workshop:
- LEED for New Construction,
- LEED for Existing Buildings,
- LEED for Commercial Interiors,
- LEED for Schools, or
- LEED for Core and Shell
• Or a discounted price of $75 (plus S&H) on a print edition of the LEED for Homes Reference Guide
• Educational handouts
• Refreshment breaks
Questions:
For info on student rates and all workshop inquiries, contact workshop@usgbc.org or
call 800-795-1747.
Hosted by:
Delaware Valley
Green Building Council
Event Sponsor:
Lutron