Green Building & Smart Growth Program Events
Daylighting in the Pacific NW: Recent projects from the UW Lighting Design Lab. Thursday, July 9
Date: Thursday, July 9, 6:00pm
Location: Bellingham Technical College, Morse Center Room 212
Cost: Free
Who: Architects, Allied Members, Local Authorities & public welcome
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The Integrated Design Lab presents a discussion focused on conceptual building planning for effective daylight design, understanding the sky and landscape as a light source, and refining building elements to ensure visual comfort and maximize energy savings potential. Concepts will be illustrated through case studies of both historic and contemporary design work. |
Topics covered in this discussion include: setting daylighting performance criteria, daylight simulation with physical and digital models, interpreting simulation results, and predicting energy savings through integrated electric lighting and controls. Case studies will cover recent work in daylight simulation from the University of Washington Department of Architecture's award-winning Integrated Design Lab.
Location: Bellingham Technical College, Morse Center Room 212
Cost: Free
Who: Architects, Allied Members, Local Authorities & public welcome
LEED for Neighborhood Development Webinar: Strategies for Urban Infill & Brownfield Development. Thursday, July 16
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Come see what all the excitement is about! LEED for Neighborhood Development, created by USGBC in partnership with the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Natural Resources Defense Council, is the first national standard for green neighborhoods. Join us to witness the stories of certified pilot projects, both in urban infill locations and suburban locations, learn from challenges overcome by project teams, and obtain best practices in developing green neighborhoods. Join us after the webinar for brownbag discussion. |
Date: Thursday, July 16, 10:00-11:30am
Location: Sustainable Connections Office
Cost: Free - rsvp required
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For more information about this webinar, and to RSVP, please contact the Sustainable Connections office at 360.647.7093 x107.Location: Sustainable Connections Office
Cost: Free - rsvp required
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"Green" is the color of money: How to profit with LEED Platinum
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Regional leader and developer Gary Christensen presents on profitability and LEED. He will examine nine ways that green buildings add value to the project. Hear how real estate development can create tax credits and depreciation benefits and with some creative marketing and accounting structuring be bundled and sold to an investment entity, individual or corporation. You'll also here why integrated design should extend to include the owner's attorney and accountant in addition to the entire design team. |
Join us for a walking tour of the Old Town and Waterfront redevelopment, including a follow up social hour with local government and industry professionals.
Date: Thursday, July 24, 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Port of Bellingham (Harbor Center) 1801 Roeder Ave
Cost: $10.00 - rsvp required
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Location: Port of Bellingham (Harbor Center) 1801 Roeder Ave
Cost: $10.00 - rsvp required
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For more information and to RSVP, please contact the Sustainable Connections office at 360.647.7093 x107.
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