Free GBCI CE Hours

AltCar Exhibit Hall provides one of the most extensive presentations of Alternative technology vehicles and transportation, infrastructure, renewable energies, energy efficiency and urban planning found worldwide. AltCar Ride &Drive Area offers a rareha nds-on experience with all technologies. Focus on Fleets Conference supplies the Fleet Industry with the cutting edge information on funding, alternative vehicle technology and avai lability, infrastructure and more.A ltCar Speakers Program brings world renowned experts to consumers and professionals. See a list of approved conference sessions.

Fit Nation New Orleans is the second in a series of national meetings on how to design communities in ways that encourage greaterph ysical activity and access to healthier food choices. In part due to increasing levels of American physical inactivity and poor eati ng habits, obesity and Type 2 diabetes are epidemic and worsening rapidly. Fit Nation New Orleans will highlight innovative appr oaches from across the world and the U.S. in active design, in which community planning, street design, and building architec ture cr eate healthier environments for people. From featuring stairs more prominently in buildings, to the creation of walkable n eighborhoo ds, to making recreation spaces more accessible and appealing, speakers at Fit Nation New Orleans will share best pract ices in activ e design strategies and policies. See a list of approv

The AIA New York Chapter, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will host the sixth annualp ublic conference to examine how design of the built environment creates opportunities for increasing physical activity and acce ss to healthier food choices. This conference will bring together architects, planners, designers, developers, and public health professi onals to address how building design and policy decisions can improve health outcomes in communities, helping to prevent chronic dis eases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and asthma. Conference participants will hear how the str ategies includ ed in the Active Design Guidelines, which was released in January 2010, are being implemented at New York City agen

The Fourth Annual Green Building Conference hosted by Hunzinger Construction University and Sustainable Building Solutions is an eve nt that promotes communal learning and understanding of current design and implementation trends, best practices, case studies, andr egulations as they relate to sustainability in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Over 50 companie s willsh owcase their products and services in the exhibit hall and six breakout session presentations will be available for atten dees to gai n both personal and professional enrichment in various relevant subject areas. The conference is intended for a wide audience offac ility designers, owners, tenants, construction professionals, and academics interested in the subject matter. A ba sic understanding of green building practices and the USGBC LEED programs is preferred, but not required.See a list of approved conference sessions.

RNL's Greenweek 2010: From One Earth to One World is the 4th annual RNL sustainability conference focusing on how the social aspects of sustainability can influence and enrich our pursuit of design excellence. This year more than ever, it's essential that we t hink beyond ourselves and provide opportunities to embrace the communities and people that are impacted by every project. Welcome to Greenweek 2010! See a list of approved conference sessions.

RNL's Greenweek 2010: From One Earth to One World is the 4th annual RNL sustainability conference focusing on how the social aspects of sustainability can influence and enrich our pursuit of design excellence. This year more than ever, it's essential that we t hink beyond ourselves and provide opportunities to embrace the communities and people that are impacted by every project. Welcome to Greenweek 2010! See a list of approved conference sessions.

RNL's Greenweek 2010: From One Earth to One World is the 4th annual RNL sustainability conference focusing on how the social aspects of sustainability can influence and enrich our pursuit of design excellence. This year more than ever, it's essential that we t hink beyond ourselves and provide opportunities to embrace the communities and people that are impacted by every project. Welcome to Greenweek 2010! See a list of approved conference sessions.

The First Annual Valley Green Building Conference & Expo on June 23rd, 2011 is presented by the U.S. Green Building Council- LosAngeles Chapter and the San Fernando Valley Green Team, cohosted by CSU Northridge Institute for Sustainability and the Valley Eco n omic Alliance. The goal of this conference in to lead the San Fernando Valley into the Green Economy by connecting business, edu cati on, government, and community resources to bring healthy, sustainable, green opportunities and practices to the region. Begin ning at 8am, a full day of education sessions focused on residential, commercial, financial, and LEED topics will be featured alo ng with a keynote speaker, business and technology expo, lunch, networking, and tours of the campus. See a list of approved conference sessions.

The First Annual Valley Green Building Conference & Expo on June 23rd, 2011 is presented by the U.S. Green Building Council- LosAngeles Chapter and the San Fernando Valley Green Team, cohosted by CSU Northridge Institute for Sustainability and the Valley Eco n omic Alliance. The goal of this conference in to lead the San Fernando Valley into the Green Economy by connecting business, edu cati on, government, and community resources to bring healthy, sustainable, green opportunities and practices to the region. Begin ning at 8am, a full day of education sessions focused on residential, commercial, financial, and LEED topics will be featured alo ng with a keynote speaker, business and technology expo, lunch, networking, and tours of the campus. See a list of approved conference sessions.

Join us for the eighth year of one of the most established and vital Green Building Events in the country. Friday, May 6th: CE Professional Development Programming presented by AIA, USGBC-LA Chapter, Building Industry Association, and Build It Green. Saturd ay May 7th: Speakers and Programs for Professionals and Public Exhibits include green building materials, energy efficiency, w ater conservation, landscape, waste management, and more! Hands on demonstratio ns, rebatecenter, expert consultations.See a list of approved conference sessions.

Each year the U.S. Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) and Southern California Gas Company bring together Southland municipal policy makers and implementers, along with leading architects and engineers to further the development of a sustain able and energy-efficient future. This year we are happy to announce that both, the Orange County Chapter and the Los Angeles Chap ter of USGBC will be co-hosting this event with the Southern California Gas Company. Breakout sessions will feature all aspects of

Drain Water Heat Recovery Technologies have been widely designed into Residential and Commercial Buildings in Canada and many other countries. This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of how Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems work and how to i nclude them in the design of homes, multi-residential buildings and many commercial buildings, including health care, restaurants, laundromats, and prisons. You will also be provided with general guidelines of energy savings and budgetary costing for most of t he more common applications. Furthermore, you will have an understanding of the potential LEED point contributions for most of the se building types. After taking this course, you will have an intuitive sense about where and when to consider Drain Water Heat Re covery in your projects along with the value that it can provide.

This course reviews sustainability and how precast concrete proves to be an excellent sustainable design and building material.  ; Attendees will learn how and why precast concrete buildings may qualify in several LEED categories.

Provides an overview of the characteristics and green features of composite shake vs. alternative shake options, as well as a discussion of the relationship of composite shake to various green certification programs. The majority of this course is made up of s ustainable design information. The courses in this level will offer more detailed and new information on a product, construction o

Designing with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) provides an overview of the construction flexibility features of insulated concreteforms (ICF) which will provide innovative solutions for designing sustainable, energy efficient, safe, healthy commercial and res idential structures. This course is designed for Engineers, Architects, LEED AP's building code officials, builders and other key

This one-hour presentation designed for architects, engineers, and planners looks at wind power basics and provides an overview of urban wind and vertical axis wind turbines, their benefits, components, and installation. At the end of the presentation you wil l be able to summarize the function of a wind turbine, describe the relationship between wind speed, capture area and power genera ted, describe the characteristics of urban wind systems, define the vertical axis wind turbine, and identify those characteristic s that make it ideal for urban applications, gather and analyze data necessary for VAWT selection, considering location and energy

Did you know that effectively managing both daylight and electric light can eliminate 60% or more of a building's lighting energyco sts? This 60-minute course will show you how light control can save considerable amounts of energy in new or existing commercia l bui ldings while enhancing the comfort and productivity of the people in the space. Real world examples will be reviewed, includ ing The New York Times Building project-which has documented over 70% lighting energy savings from various light management strate

This course presents an overview of the three main elements of light pollution which includes light trespass, sky glow, and glare,as well as the methods to reduce them. Also, an overview of IESNA's exterior lighting cutoff classifications, distribution curves

This course provides a working knowledge of the current Florida Energy Code 13-415 pertaining to lighting power consumption and controls for commercial buildings. There will be a discussion on the types of spaces included and exempted from the code. Also, the course will review the mandatory interior and exterior lighting power consumption as well as the mandatory lighting controls requ irements. Finally, a breakdown of the pros and cons of the building area method versus the space-by-space method for calculating w atts per square foot will be presented.

This course presents an overview of the lighting and energy related credits pertaining to LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation (LEED for New Construction). Credits and methods discussed include prerequisites, EAc1, EAc5, IEQc6.1, IEQc8.1 and 8.2, SSc 8, and IDc1.1.