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Request for Proposal
USGBC Alabama Chapter's LEED Exam Prep Course Seeks Facilitators
The Alabama Chapter of the US Green Building Council seeks an instructor or team of instructors to design and carry out facilitated study groups to prepare for the LEED AP and LEED Green Associates exams. The instructor(s) should be LEED AP, with significant LEED project experience, and have teaching experience.
For more information, download a copy of the RFP by clicking here: usgbc_rfp_exam-prep-2010 01 27. Submittals are due by 5:00 pm CST, February 26, 2010.
2010 Board of Directors
Election Results
The following four members were chosen to serve a 2 year term on the Board of Directors. Congratulations!
Kyle Kish, HKW Architects re-elected
Gina Murray, Auburn University, new 2 year term
Nicholas Dill, Robins and Morton, new 2 year term
Rebecca Dunn Bryant, Watershed re-elected
Green and Blue Conference
We are proud to announce the Green and Blue Conference to be held in Auburn, Alabama, January 27-29, 2010. This is an exciting opportunity to learn new strategies and best practices from leaders insustainable residential construction in the Southeast including higher education researchers, corporate leaders, non-profit housing providersand production builders. For more information, go to the Central Alabama Programs Page.
Central Alabama
LEED Green Associate
Exam Prep Class
offers early
registration discount
Please note the date has changed on this class to February 19. It was previously to be given January 28.
The Auburn University Outreach Program Office in conjunction with the Alabama Chapter of USGBC will offer a LEED Green Associates Exam Prep Class on February 19, 2010. The 8 hour class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the new LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the new two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. The class is presented by Piedmont Green Building Solutions.
Date: February 19, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Auburn Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 714 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
Fee: $245 Early Registration discount; $295 after February 5. Fee included class workbook, practice tests, and lunch
For more information, go to the Central Alabama Programs page by clicking here.
August 20, 2009
A Practical Approach
to LEED:
How White-Spunner Achieved LEED Silver Certification... and how you can, too.
Check out the Mobile area's first LEED Certified project and learn how others are accomplishing the goal of LEED certification in this special Gulf Coast Branch event. See the Gulf Coast Branch Monthly Programs page for details.
May 27, 2009
Hands On LEED:
How Stewart Perry Achieved LEED Silver Certification (and how you can, too)
Get some tricks of the trade and check out how others are accomplishing the goal of LEED certification in this special Birmingham Branch event. See the Birmingham Branch Monthly Programs page for details and to RSVP.
April 24, 2009
Enterprise is Site for
First LEED Homes in Alabama
For more information, see "Features"
Additional LEED 2009 Resources:
LEED 2009 Timeline
LEED 2009 FAQ's
LEED 2009 Weightings Overview
LEED 2009 Weightings Background
LEED 2009 Credit & CIR Alignment Overview
New LEED Credentialing Program Overview
New LEED Credentialing Program Details & Requirements
Welcome to the USGBC Alabama Chapter!
The U.S. Green Building Council Alabama Chapter was formed to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the state’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities.
The purpose of the Alabama Chapter is to:
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Provide regularly scheduled opportunities for members to exchange information with other persons having similar interests;
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Raise awareness of Green Building principles and practices among the design, construction and real estate communities as well as the general public;
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Provide forums for the exchange of ideas;
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Form partnerships with other local building-related and environmental organizations; and
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Promote membership in the U S Green Building Council.
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