Miami Green Building LEED NC 2.2 exam prep workshop with AIA - reduced

The AIA agreed to a reduced rate for the upcoming AIA Miami, AIA COTE and SEA workshop at the Universtiy of Miami, May 16, 2009.

Village Green Man

AIA MIAMI LEED v2.2 Workshop
Reduced!!!!!
In an effort to assist during these tough economic times
AIA Members: $150
Non-members: $200
Offering 5 CEUs/ HSW
We are proud to have one of our own AIA members,
Sebastian Eilert, teaching the workshop.
Sebastian is a co-founder of the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC,
as well as an UM adjunct professor teaching a new elective at the University of Miami, School of Architecture,
including the requirements for LEED and other green building components and focuses his own professional practice on sustainable design, as well as being the LEED AP for a number of projects.
SPACE IS LIMITED
Please see registration form attached

Another Miami Marine Stadium Victory !!!

The green building state in Miami is certailny enriched by one of its most precious structures, the Marine Stadium. Endangered to suffer the similar fate as the Orange Bowl, it has been the center of local preservation efforts, spearheaded by Friends of Marine Stadium and Dade Heritage Trust.

Today, another great victory was achieved on the path to permanently preserve and restore this amazing venue. Please read below and also note the upcoming events!

Vilalge Green Man

April 28, 2009

To: Miami Marines

The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) has named the Miami Marine Stadium to its 2009 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. This annual list highlights important examples of the nation’s architectural, cultural and natural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. This is a highly significant designation and it will generate national and international momentum for the Marine Stadium.
With headquarters in Washington D.C., nine regional and field offices, 29 historic sites and partner organizations in all fifty states, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations, and local communities, committed to saving places, connecting us to our history, and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories. To learn more about the National Trust-and the other ten sites that made the list-go to their website, www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered/

The Trust has been extremely supportive and helpful in our efforts on the Stadium. Their involvement brings us additional knowledge, contacts, and credibility-and being included in the “11 most” list means that we are one of the most closely watched preservation initiatives nationwide.
We will supplement the Trust’s considerable press effort with another public relations campaign done for us by Susan Grant Lewin & Associates, the finest PR firm in the United States devoted to art, architecture and design.
Click on the link below to see the front page story in today's Miami Herald.
www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/story/1021060.html

May 8 Design Studio on Planning Issues for Virginia Key and the Marine Stadium Basin
The University of Miami Marine Stadium Preservation Planning Studio will make their final presentation on Friday, May 8, from 10:00 AM-12:00 at the Miami Rowing Club, 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. The event is free and open to the public; RSVP 305-774-0022; or email Jorge@jlharchitect.com
This studio was taught by Jorge Hernandez, Catherine Lynn, and Hilario Candela and it looks at different potential uses and context for the Marine Stadium & Basin and at alternatives for the Virginia Key Master Plan. We hope that it contributes to continued public discussion of the plan. The event is co-sponsored by the Urban Environment League of Miami, Dade Heritage Trust, and Friends of Marine Stadium.
What Else is Going On
-Our contest to design the Logo for Friends of Marine Stadium closes on May 2 It is still not too late to enter!
-Record your memories of Marine Stadium in a book that is being created by two terrific girl scouts, Kira Feldman and Hannah Imberman
Go to the front page of our website, http://www.marinestadium.org/ and click on the appropriate links for more info about both items.
-And, of course, our Dance Party on May 7.

Miami Dade Heritage Days

With the Dade Heritage Trust, Dade HEritage Days coming to an end, be sure to attend the final strike for this year, the DHT Awards Ceremony. This year it will be held at fabulous Vizcaya. A green building be definition. The gardens are simply amazing and if you have not attended any of the events during the days, be sure to lookout for more tours and special events coming up.

For now, the fantastic Dade Heritage Days are over...but not to worry, there will be more next year!

Village Green Man

Event details:

Dade Heritage Trust’s Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony
in cooperation with the
Vizcaya Museum & Garden Historic Lecture
Thursday, April 30th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Vizcaya Museum & Garden
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami
Enjoy a reception and honor those who have excelled in preserving and restoring Miami’s historic treasures. The ten winners of Dade Heritage
Days’ Student Art and Photography Contest will also be honored and their works displayed. Vizcaya Director Joel Hoffman will speak on the restoration of this beautiful National Historic Landmark. A donation of $25 per person is requested to benefit DHT’s historic preservation projects. RSVP by April 25th to DHT by e-mail at dadeheritage@DHT.comcastbiz.net or call 305-358-9572. www.dadeheritagetrust.org

AIA Miami and Sebastian Eilert to host LEED NC 2.2 exam prep course

The AIA Miami, AIA Miami COTE and Sebastian Eilert are bringing you a 5 hour preperation course for teh LEED NC 2.2 AP exam. The course will be hosted at the University of Miami. For registration, please see the AIA Miami website.

The course will be help May 16, 2009 from 8:30 to 1:30.

Village Green Man

http://www.aiamiami.com/pdf/2009/aia_leed_flyer.pdf

Metro 1 and Midgard make South Florida a bit greener

2 green local firms recently joined forces. We are glad to see that the green industry contionues to grow strong with alliances mostly seen in traditional industry sectors.

Village Green Man


In their own words:

Commercial Real Estate News
Metro 1 signs deal with Midgard Management, creating Metro Midgard Alliance, offering integrated commercial real estate solutions

MIAMI, FL – Metro 1 Properties and Midgard Management have officially consummated a strategic partnership, Metro-Midgard Alliance, expanding both companies’ commercial real estate platforms, allowing the firms to offer integrated brokerage, consulting and management solutions to landlords, tenants, investors and sellers of commercial real estate. Midgard Management is one of South Florida's leading commercial property management companies with several million square feet under management. Metro 1 Properties is South Florida’s premier commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm focused on sustainable real estate initiatives. Both companies share a vision to create a more sustainable future by advocating best management practices, smart growth, urban re-development and efficient building operations.

Midgard’s managed properties include office buildings, retail centers, industrial buildings, and commercial condominium associations. One example of Midgard Management’s implementation of green policies and procedures is on the company’s 466,000 square foot campus, Crown Center in the Cypress Creek market of Fort Lauderdale. Crown Center is a 1980’s era suburban low-rise building that is situated on 23 acres of land. The property was not developed with any energy efficiencies and was never intended as such; yet within less than a year, the property was registered with the USGBC for LEED for Existing Buildings. Crown Center is home to one of the first gut-rehabilitated Silver LEED registered buildings in South Florida. The building is anticipated to achieve this certification by the end of 2009. Crown Center will be one of the first buildings in South Florida once the building’s LEED certification is achieved. Midgard Management is a member of the USGBC, and the BOMA Green Committee.

The Metro Midgard Alliance will give clients the comfort of institutional grade organization and relationships while maintaining a boutique, hands approach to customer service.

“In this market it is critical to create strategic alliances with leaders in their respective segments of the industry, thereby offering our customers the best service possible in a very challenging climate”, says Tony Cho, president of Metro 1 Properties. “Many large firms claim to be experts at everything. There are inherent conflicts in that model which do not exist in our model. We know what we do well and we leave the rest to our expert partners.”

Based in Miami, Metro 1 Properties Inc. is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm dedicated to providing a superior level of advisory and transaction services for clients conducting business throughout the world. Metro 1 Properties offers clients the services of a vertically-integrated, full service brokerage with a unique twist: the power of an advertising firm as well. Our services include commercial sales and leasing, landlord and tenant representation, sustainability services, M1 debt and equity finance and M1 marketing. Our focus is to build sustainable communities and effect the redevelopment of the urban core through strategic alliances with private investors, developers, landlords, retailers, tenants and governmental entities and to promote services that are sustainable, always advocating for smart growth. Metro 1 Properties is a member of the USGBC, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, ULI, CCIM, ICSC, CIASF, RAMB, and RCA. For more information on Metro 1 Properties please visit www.metro1properties.com or call the Metro 1 Properties office at 305.571.9991. For more information on Midgard Management please visit www.midgardmanagement.com or call the Midgard Management office at 954.771.6714.

Baynanza 2009 – Miami Green’s up

Just in time for Earth day, Miami Dade County’s DERM coordinated the Baynanza Biscayne bay clean up day. April 18, was marked by volunteers sifting through numerous spots along the bay and bagging waste washed ashore. The Village Green Ma plus wife and a dozens of others settled at the Vizcaya shore to climb past the iconic gardens into the mangroves. The picture was amazing. The finely maintained gardens provide a lovely backdrop for typical scenes of Miami. It was no surprise that a photo shoot was ongoing from time of arrival to the time we left, three hours later.

The mangrove? A completely different story. Take a look at my own photo shoot. It remains appalling to the amount of plastic washed into the mangroves. Most of this trash comes from careless boaters, partying out on the shores. Among the items removed were a few unwanted lost items such as flip flops and tennis balls. The majority of waste however was comprised of plastic bags and bottles, lunch sized chip bags and mini zip lock bags. The 2 people team filled nine (9) large garbage bags in this short time…

A ban on plastic bottles clearly came to mind, as was a ban on Styrofoam cups for the local favorite caffee cubano. Caffesito? Sure, but not in that cup…

Even though we lest the area reasonably clean, the question is how long it will last. The people not caring should be the ones out here cleaning. A new community hour program? Maybe. Until then, join in next year and keep your garbage inside your boat, car, truck or whatever. Recycling also helps, but you knew this…

Village Green Man

Green Palette - architectural Facebook...

SEA recently was added to the Green Palette, a new site for green architects to showcase their work, which we are very fortunate to have sponsored by Pratt & Lambert. The site is completely free of charge. The main concern is creating a community for people who enable sustainable living.

www.mygreenpalette.com

The first of many Sebastian Eilert Architecture projects is now featured on the site. Look for it under the Project Gallery.

Village Green Man

Green Week in Miami !!!

Miami Dade County puts on a whole array of events. Enjoy !!!

Village Green Man


IT’S GREEN WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Miami-Dade County Hosts a Week of Events from April 16 to April 22.
(MIAMI, April 14, 2009) – Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and the Board of County Commissioners have declared April 16 to April 22, Earth Week in Miami-Dade County. Residents can be green with free events and volunteer opportunities for the whole family. From Ecofashion shows to Earthfest 2009 to Baynanza, Miami-Dade County residents and visitors are invited to “Be Green”.
“This week offers County residents and visitors a great opportunity to become aware and get involved in helping the environment,” said Mayor Carlos Alvarez. “As a community we can do our part to take care of South Florida and leave behind a better place for future generations.”
Earth Week events will take place across the County and throughout the month of April, including:

Event: Ecofashion JAM@MAM
Date: April 16, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Miami Art Museum Plaza
101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Summary: In celebration of National Earth Month, Miami Art Museum will roll out the green carpet with Green Art USA.org to host an eco-art fashion show of clothing created from organic, recycled and sustainable materials. In addition to live models, mannequins draped in wildly-inventive, recycled ball gowns formed of truly exotic materials, such as construction fencing, will grace the plaza throughout the evening. Designers whose work will be on view include Catherine Cathers, Mickey Dobovan, Rosita Hurtado, Melissa Kolbusz, Jenny Lynn, Emilio Uribe, Luis Valenzuela and Lisu Vega. Hair and Make up will be by Emilio Uribe. Green Art USA.org will also present Eco-mmunities, a cross-cultural art installation aimed at reducing negative environmental practices and encouraging sustainability.

Event: Miami-Dade’s Water Use Efficiency & Soil Moisture Sensor Training Workshop
Date: April 17, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: John D. Campbell Agriculture Center
18710 S.W. 288th Street
Homestead
Summary: The Workshop will also train participants on how to install and use soil moisture sensors, a popular new tool in water management practices. For more information, please call 305-248-3311, ext. 225 or visit www.miamidade.gov/csd to download a registration form.

Event: Baynanza
Date: April 18 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Locations: Throughout the County
Summary: To register/participate in Miami-Dade County's largest annual beach clean up at over 25 locations. Log on to http://www.miamidade.gov/derm/baynanza.asp or e-mail Vanessa Thomas at vthomas@miamigov.com for more information.

Event: Earthfest 2009
Date: April 19, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to sundown
Location: Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center
6768 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
Summary: The day-long event will feature “green” vendors offering earth-friendly products such as clothing made from eco-friendly materials, accessories and gifts made from recycled newspaper, eco-friendly products for children and infants, the Smart Car, an electronics recycling center, environmental educational organizations, vegetarian food vendors, and much more. For detailed bios of the artists and for more information on Earthfest 2009, please visit the website at www.earthfest.us or call the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center at 305-361-6767, ext. 112.

Event: Miami-Dade Solid Waste Management’s Hybrid Truck Unveiling
Date: April 22, 2009
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center (outdoor pavilion)
111 N.W. 1st Street, Miami
Summary: Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Board members will unveil the County’s new hybrid waste trucks.

Event: Miami-Dade Agricultural Manager’s Farmers Market
Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
Times: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: South Dade Government Center Lobby
10710 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay
Summary: For more information about the Miami-Dade County Agricultural Manager’s Office, please log on to www.miamidade.gov/agriculture or call 305-971-5091.

Event: Natural Area Tours at the Deering Estate
Date: Daily
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami
Summary: Free with Estate admission: $10 adults; $5 children (ages 4-14)
Join Education and Interpretive Staff Members, and walk in the footsteps of Florida’s first inhabitants. Hike through a lush forest of tropical hardwood trees and clinging vines down the Native American footpath that, near the end of the nineteenth century, would become the first Cutler Road/Ingram Highway. Comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent are recommended for this one-and-a-half mile excursion. This tour begins on the front porch of the Richmond Cottage. For more information, please visit www.deeringestate.org or call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

GREEN WEEK AT MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Celebrate Earth Day @ a Library near you
Kick start a green life with help from the library. Stop by and receive a free reusable “green” water bottle at any of our environmental programs.
South Dade Regional – 10750 SW 211th Street, 305-233-8140
Thursday, April, 16 & 30 - 6 p.m.

Golden Glades Branch – 100 NE 166th Street, 305-787-1544
Monday, April 20, 11:30 a.m.

Main Library – 101 West Flagler Street, 305-376-2665
Wednesday, April 22, 2 p.m.

North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street, 305-625-6424
Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 p.m.

Miami Lakes Branch – 6699 Windmill Gate Road, 305-822-6520
Wednesday, April 22, 4 p.m.

North Central Branch – 9590 NW 27th Avenue, 305-693-4541
Thursday, April 23, 4 p.m.

West Flagler Branch – 5050 West Flagler Street, 305-442-8710
Saturday, April 25, 1:30 p.m.

Native American Stories with Melinda Munger
How we care for the earth has its roots in how we treat each other. Native Americans use storytelling to pass on the values of proper respect for each other and the world we all share. With humor, wisdom and the occasional shiver, this program offers tales from a variety of Indian nations. (Ages five and up).
South Miami Branch – 6000 Sunset Drive, 305-667-6121
Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.

Virrick Park Branch – 3255 Plaza Street, 305-442-7872
Saturday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.

Model City Branch – 2211 NW 54th Street, 305-636-2233
Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m.

Allapattah Branch – 1799 NW 35th Street, 305-638-6086
Wednesday, April 22, 3 p.m.

Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar
Carrie Sue offers lots of “green” stories and reflections to show you what happens when you ignore the needs of the earth.
International Mall Branch – 10315 NW 12th Street, 305-594-2514
Saturday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.

Palm Springs North Branch – 17601 NW 78th Avenue, 305-820-8564
Tuesday, April 21, 3 p.m.

Edison Center Branch – 531 NW 62nd Street, 305-757-0668
Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.

Kendale Lakes Branch - 15205 SW 88th Street, 305-388-0326
Wednesday, April 22, 4 p.m.

Opa-Locka Branch – 780 Fisherman Street, 305-688-1134
Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m.

Storyteller Indiana Bones
Enjoy Native American, American and Greek tales of Why the Sky is so High, The Legend of Johnny Appleseed and The Dragon and the Olive Tree. Indy's humorous adaptations will leave you giggling.
Main Library – 101 West Flagler Street, 305-375-2665
Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.

West Kendall Regional – 10201 Hammocks Blvd., 305-385-7135
Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 p.m.

North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street, 305-625-6424
Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m.

North Central Branch – 9590 NW 27th Avenue, 305-693-4541
Thursday, April 23, 4 p.m.

West Dade Regional – 9445 Coral Way, 305-553-1134
Saturday, April 25, 1:30 p.m.

Go Green at the Library with Eco-artist Edwin Villasmil
Eco-artist and environmental activist, Edwin Villasmil, shares the joy of going “green” through art. Villasmil’s workshop will offer you the techniques to draw and paint your own picture of the environment.
Main Library –101 West Flagler Street, 305-376-2665
Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m.

Art of Storytelling Green Festival
This fun family festival will offer tips to make your life an environmentally friendly one! Kids will enjoy “green” crafts, storytelling with Indiana Bones, a “green “ workshop by eco-artist Edwin Villasmil, and the “Every Drop Counts” show by Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department. Receive a free “green” water bottle.
Pinecrest Branch – 5835 SW 111th Street, 305-668-4571
Saturday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If you would like to make every day Earth Day! Visit http://green.miamidade.gov, or call Miami-Dade’s Answer Center at 3-1-1, for tips on how to live, work and play green in Miami-Dade County.

Gateway to Green Opening a gret success for Miami and Green Building

The opening on April 07 of the City of Miami Gateway To Green Vendor fair was a great success. Talking with many of exhibiters the overall feel of the event is extremely positive.



After an excellent introduction by Mayor Many Diaz, Rick Fedrizzi of the U.S. Green Building Council took the podium. He welcomed the attendees and individuals that contributed to this event as well as the overall success of the transformation of Miami and South Florida. His last visit in an official capacity was almost three years ago when speaking at the Tropical Green Conference held at Miami Dade College.
Since than much has changed in the city. LEED now has become a standard. Diaz pointed out that the recently approved stadium will be a LEED building. Period. No comments, no argument, it was just part of the deal and no one was upset, opposed or concerned about it. Having no comments, no resistance even, on building green was a success. Three years ago there was not a single registered, much less certified LEED building in our backyard. Now it has become the standard. A great success indeed.

A welcome and thank you by Commissioner Sanchez followed . Finally, a key individual of organizing the event and spearheading the committee within the Green Committee, Aina Juliol, Principal of PGI Group, was honored for her birthday; the 21st as Mr. Diaz pointed out.

Overall a wonderful start for the first annual vendor fair.

Village Green Man



More information:



http://www.miamigov.com/msi/pages/gatewaytogreen/default.asp


In the words of the City:



On April 7th and 8th 2009, the City of Miami will be demonstrating its commitment to greenbuilding by hosting its first annual Gateway to Green at Jungle Island. Hundreds of buildingprofessionals will come together to connect with sustainable building products & services, greenindustry experts, and influential leaders in the community. With over 5o exhibitors, educationalpresentations and matchmaking opportunities, Gateway to Green is sure to lead Miami into arevolutionary green building movement.
Vendors will be showcasing energy efficient lighting, water conserving plumbing fixtures, ecofriendly flooring and much more. I
ndependent, third party certification organizations will help to educate attendees on the different seals and symbols that help these products meet rigorous environmental standards.
Community leaders and experts will discuss available government programs to help educate the public on their ability to promote sustainable growth in Miami.
Matchmaking opportunities will connect building professionals to facilitate future business relationships.
Join this exciting event hosted by the Honorable Mayor Manny Diaz, as the City of Miami and Dream in Green lead the path to a sustainable future.

Architecture 2030 Update - Green Building Job Creation

Here is a simple plan from Architecture 2030 to improve our economy. Check out the video and download the full plan to see what you can do.

Village Green Man

How to Save Our Economy in Under Seven Minutes
The Two-Year, Nine-Million-Jobs Investment Plan Webcast
Edward Mazria and the team at Architecture 2030 have
created a concise new webcast on The Two-Year,
Nine-Million-Jobs Investment Plan, illustrating clearly
how merging the 2030 Challenge targets with a mortgage
interest rate buy-down program puts the Building Sector
back to work, creating 9 million new jobs, $1 trillion in new
spending and investment, and a brand-new $236 billion
dollar per year renovation market.

http://www.architecture2030.org/downloads/2030stimulusplan.pdf


Urge Your Representatives to Support the Plan NOW
If the Fed does not tie lower mortgage interest rates to the energy efficiency targets of the 2030 Challenge,
we will miss out on a historic opportunity to put America back to work, rebuild the Nation's economy and
dramatically reduce US energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.


http://www.architecture2030.org/investment/investment_webcast/2030investmentplan_webcast_enews.html


Implementing the Investment Plan at the State Level
MA Takes the Lead on Tying Mortgage Buy-Down to Energy
Reduction.
In its efforts to achieve a zero net energy Building Sector by 2030,
Massachusetts is proposing to create a mortgage buy-down program tied
to meeting energy reduction targets, as called for in the Two-Year,
Nine-Million-Jobs Investment Plan.
In a report submitted to Governor Deval Patrick last month, the state's
Zero Net Energy Buildings Task Force, recommends a "mortgage
write-down" program to "finance deep energy retrofits with no change in
mortgage payments", as well as incentivizing "stretch codes" for
municipalities that want to pursue more ambitious energy reduction
targets.

Gateway to Green. Miami Green Building Vendor Fair

As part of the City of Miami Green Commission we conceived the idea of a green building vendor fair and event quite some time ago. The city has been working hard to make it a reality, and here it is:

Gateway to Green will be hosted next week, April 7 & 8 on Parrot Jungle Island.
In the words of Robert Ruano, Director of Grants & Sustainable Initiatives:


“I hope you will make this event on April 8th. The focus is on green building/green business. We’ve got great panel discussions and the keynote by the USGBC CEO - not to mention almost 60 green vendors that will showcase their products and services.”

The event will surly be exquisite and we are looking forward to Mr. Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council, as the Keynote speaker.


To see the details and to register, please go to www.miamigov.com/gatewaytogreen

Village Green Man