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DVGBC honored at GreenBuild
Every year USGBC recognizes outstanding chapter achievements through its chapter awards program, sponsored by Miliken. The submissions were judged by USGBC staff and chapter leadership. There were 36 submissions in 5 categories. DVGBC was recognized with two Chapter Awards for large chapters!
Following is a list of the USGBC awards our chapter has won over the years:
2007 USGBC Chapter Award for Organizational Excellence
2007 USGBC Chapter Award for Education
2006 USGBC Chapter Award for Community
2005 USGBC Challenge Grant Recipient
2004 USGBC Chapter Award for Community

Posted October 23, 2007

Download 2006-07 Annual Report

Posted October 22, 2007
DVGBC’s 5th Annual Green Building Celebration drew over 350 attendees this year, our biggest celebration ever! In attendance was PA DEP Secretary Kathleen McGinty, who addressed the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field’s SCA Club Lounge, stressing the importance of supporting green buildings and sustainable development. Read the DEP press release on her remarks here.

Posted September 20, 2007
DVGBC Educational Programs Committee: This committee works hard to provide quality programming about Green trends affecting the Delaware Valley Region. Offerings include educational seminars, trainings and review sessions, tours, and much more!
If you’re interested in becoming involved with the Educational Programs Committee or want more information send an email to Programs@dvgbc.org

Posted August 15, 2007
View our August Newsletter
Meet Charlie Tomlinson, president of DVGBC
and read about the new Master of Science in Sustainable Design Program at Philadelphia University

Posted May 1, 2007
Congratulations to Charlie Tomlinson of Wallace Roberts & Todd.

Charlie has been elected by the USGBC Regional Council to be the co-chair to the Regional Council. Charlie is also the current chair of the National Chapter Steering Committee. Congratulations and Thank You Charlie for your hardwork and strong National representation!

New for Fall 2007 - Master's in Sustainable Design at Philadelphia University!

Philadelphia University is offering a Master of Science in Sustainable Design Program. Learn more...

Philadelphia Sustainablility Awards
Green Carpet Celebration April 26, 2007

The first ever Philadelphia Sustainablity Awards commemorated the leaders who make our region a better place to live - for us and generations to come. Learn more...

Posted April 20, 2007
Read our Spring Newsletter
Meet Janice Woodcock, Executive Director of Philadelphia Planning Commission and read about Friends' Center's innovative green renovation.

Posted April 2, 2007
Congratulations are in order!!
The DVGBC Board appointed two Leadership positions:

Congratulations to Zoe Kron, of AGS, for being appointed to the Board of Directors to fill Barley's remaining term. Learn more...

USGBC to Purchase First Green Bonds

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced plans to purchase one of the first federally sanctioned Green Bonds being sold today on Wall Street. Learn more...

Call for Volunteers

The Center for Energy and Environmental Policy (CEEP) at the University of Delaware is currently conducting a research project on strategies to promote Green Buildings in Delaware. Learn more...

Posted March 8, 2007
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Professionals and students are invited to participate in the Lifecycle Building Challenge, a competition seeking designs and ideas that reduce waste by facilitating a building's adaptability, deconstruction, and reuse.
For more information, examples, and registration please visit www.lifecyclebuilding.org

Posted February 23, 2007
DVGBC is well represented in the Green Design Home Issue of the City Paper. Be sure to pick it up!
Ari Barkan & Jackie O’Neil are featured in the attached articles.

LEEDing the Way

Green it Yourself

Posted February 15, 2007
LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Rating System Available for Download

Posted February 15, 2007
Governor Rendell announces his
Energy Independence Initiative!

Posted February 7, 2007
The Delaware Valley Green Building Council, in collaboration with Green Advantage, announces that it has been endorsed by the USGBC as an Educational Partner.

Posted February 5, 2007
Attention DVGBC Members Involved in the
Healthcare Industry

Posted February 5, 2007
USGBC is sponsoring The 2010 Imperative: Global Emergency Teach-In on Tuesday February 20, 2007 from 12 to 3:30 pm EST.

Posted January 31, 2007
Manayunk's 'green' architects
By: Jeremy Barker
As energy prices rise and environmental issues increasingly become the focus of national attention, a growing number of potential clients are contacting Re:Vision Architecture, a "green" architecture, planning and consulting firm on Grape Street in Manayunk that designs environmentally friendly buildings. Read more

Posted January 25, 2007
Next Great City: Philadelphia

Posted January 22, 2007
Call For Philadelphia Sustainability Awards Nominations!

Posted January 22, 2007
Materials Reuse, Deconstruction, and Sustainability Center all Under One Roof. 215-RECYCLE

Posted January 22, 2007
USGBC is kicking off the New Year with new incentives for high-performance building.

Posted January 12, 2007
The Energy Coordinating Agency provides information about Energy Resources available to you

Posted January 12, 2007
Philadelphia is the first Public Housing Authority (PHA) in PA to build to Energy Star Homes standard:
ECA received a grant from the PA Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to work with PHA to provide technical assistance, inspection and certification services for the construction of 60 Energy Star Homes. There are 50 Energy Star Homes in the LEB III project in West Philadelphia, and 10 modular Energy Star units in Ludlow in North Philly.

Posted January 10, 2007
New 2007 Pricing for DVGBC Evening Educational Programs! Join now to take advantage of member discounts!
• Pre-registered:
$20 members, $30 non-members,
$5 student members, $10 student non-members
• At the Door:
$25 members, $35 non-members,
$10 student members, $15 student non-members

NOTE: These prices only apply to Educational Program Committee Events.

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