CCI and USGBC Show How to Go Climate Positive with 16 Demonstration Projects in 10 Countries

As noted from teh US Green Builing Council:

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Clinton Climate Initiative and USGBC Show the World How to Go Climate Positive with 16 Demonstration Projects in 10 Countries
The potential of green building and green development to create green jobs and save energy, water and money will be most successfully realized when it is implemented at every level, from green retrofits of individual existing buildings to the infrastructure of entire cities. The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) last week announced a new program, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, that will support the development of large-scale urban communities that are designed to reduce the amount of onsite CO2 emissions to below zero.The Climate Positive Development Program will support developments in 10 countries on six continents. Watch President Clinton discuss the program now »Climate Positive developments use a number of strategies that reduce energy use and generate clean energy. The initial 16 projects will see property developers and local governments working together to holistically integrate specific priorities , including implementing economically viable innovations in building, waste management, clean energy generation, water management, transportation and outdoor lighting systems. USGBC is working with the Clinton Climate Initiative, a project of the William J. Clinton Foundation, to provide technical guidance in support of CCI’s business and financial expertise. USGBC will help develop and establish the standards and metrics by which the participating sites can measure their climate-positive outcomes. “A program that aims to set a new global benchmark has to be set on solid metrics,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair of USGBC. “We know this from our experience with LEED and believe it’s fundamental to delivering immediate and measurable results.”The projects participating in the Climate Positive Development Program so far are:
Destiny, Fla., USA.
Dockside Green, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Godrej Garden City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Elephant & Castle, London Borough, Southwark, UK.
Albert Basin, East London, UK.
Magok Urban Development Project, Magok-dong Gayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea.
Mahindra World City, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, South Africa.
VicUrban @ Officer, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Panama Pacifico, London & Regional, Panama.
Zonk’izizwe Town Center, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Victoria Harbour, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Toronto Waterfront-Lower Don Lands, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Treasure Island Redevelopment Project, San Francisco, Calif., USA.
Stockholm Royal Seaport, Stockholm, Sweden.
Pedra Branca Sustainable Urbanism, Palhoça, Greater Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil.

More Green Building Programs with Metro 1 - LEED Prep 2.2

After a successful workshop at the University of Miami last weekend, Sebastian Eilert and Metro 1 are continuing the prep courses for LEED NC 2.2. The deadline is quickly approaching and those that are registered under the 2.2 system see this class as a welcome kick start for their final study sprint.

A happy note to share, all three individuals that attended last weekend’s class and since have taken the exam passed. Congratulations new LEED AP’s !!!




Remaining workshops:

LEED AP PREP COURSE NC V.2.2 SAT. JUNE 6, 2009 8:30AM-1:30PM
CRAM BEFORE YOUR LEED AP EXAM – YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL JUNE 30TH UNTIL THE CURRICULUM CHANGES!

Instructed by: Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP, principal of Sebastian Eilert Architecture and adjunct faculty at the University of Miami.

Location: Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center 120 NE 27th Street #200 Miami, FL 33137

Topics Covered:

• Detailed technical review of the LEED NC v.2.2 rating system


• Related material to pass the US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (AP) exam


• Registration and certification process


• LEED Online


• The role of the LEED AP


• Overview of the USGBC mission and current available rating systems

The course will provide snacks & refreshments
Registration Fee: $225 for M1 GBRC members & $250 for non-members

http://www.metro1gbrc.com/gbrc/LEED%20AP%20Prep%20Course%20NC%20Registration%20Form.pdf

See you at the class!




Village Green Man

Michael Stavaridis Hollywood Images - SEA

http://stavphoto.com/green/index.html

Found an old link to the photos taken for the Viola Hollywood condo as designed by Sebastian Eilert Architecture.
Photographer Michael Stavaridis captured the custom built in queen size bunk bed, coconut palm floor and intended natural light in these exquisite images.
Be sure to look at his other shoots as well.

Village Green Man

Emerging Green Builder Award from UM Students

Sebastian Eilert was presented the Honorary Emerging Green Builder Award at the University of Miami, School of Architecture. The Emerging Green Builders on Behalf of the student body presented this award for outstanding contribution to the academic and civic life of the school.
It is a great honor to receive this award. Creating the new Contemporary Sustainable Design class was a challenge throughout the semester. This award confirms the positive feedback received from the students attending this class and the overall reaction to incorporating it into the current and future curriculum.
As taking the LEED AP 2.2 exam was part of the class, I like to congratulate all that have passed it and can proudly be recognized as LEED AP’s. The few that missed the passing score have shown a fantastic effort and have shown a strong commitment to green design and building in Miami, South Florida and beyond. It is my hope that the class will enable you to a successful green design future.

THANK YOU!!!

Village Green Man

Ultimate Recycling Project Groundbreaking

With a live coverage on South Florida Live, the day of the Groundbreaking for the ultimate recycling project, The Greening of Chamber South had a perfect start.

http://southflorida.sun-sentinel.com/

The South Miami Green Building movement gets a serious push with the exciting LEED EB O&M project. Even though it is not the largest LEED Existing Building project in South Florida, it is certain to have the largest impact on the community.
Readily visible for all Chamber South members as well as all other interested parties, the project will openly display progress and data to show the improvements to the building and operations.
The efficient lights are already installed, swapping aT-12 for a simple retrofit T-5 from Garper, bound to save approximately 30% of the lighting energy consumption.
PGT has generously donated the new impact and Low E windows and doors. The installation is in progress today. Feel free to stop by and have a look.

http://www.chambersouth.com/

We are looking forward to a well attend groundbreaking, even though no dirt will be shuffled. Instead, look for a creative twist on the standard shuffle and throw.

The ceremony will begin at 4 pm and Keynote Speaker Katy Sorenson is confirmed for the event.

See you there.

Village Green Man

MIA Green 2009 - Miami Green Building Conference is coming...

MIA Green 2009 is coming. More than just focusing on green building, this expo is targeted at businesses and the business side of going green. MiaGreen Expo & Conference - The Gateway to Greener Americas is happening at the Miami Beach Convention Center on June 11 & 12, 2009 (Thursday/Friday). Early registration ends this Friday, May 15...which means the discounted prices are ending, too.

http://www.miagreen.com/index.html

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Green Building in Miami will soon have a wonderful documentation about it. Shades of Green will document and inform about the Sustainable initiatives in SOuth Florida. Susan Spinnato of local station WKLG (www.wklginc.com) has assembled a wonderful amount footage of local specialists and other involved key individuals including Commissionier Katy Sorenson and City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz.

The trailer is now availbale to watch. Take a look:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnWijnv5yAM

Yours truely is also featured in the trailer. We are all eager to see the finished product! Thank you Susan.

Village Green Man

Sebastian Eilert Architecture to join Chamber South as a new Trustee

Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP, of Sebastian Eilert Architecture, inc (yours truly) has joined Chamber South as a trustee. The new greening of the chamber main office in South Miami will be a very exciting venture and has been noted on this blog already.

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for May 14, 4:00 to 6:00 pm and we are very excited to have confirmed Commissioner Katie Sorenson as the keynote speaker. The green building in Miami, more specific South Miami, is on its way to add another small but significant mile stone.

Be sure to stop by the chamber and follow the LEED EB O & M certification progress or get some information about the chamber and upcoming events.

http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=0010LgQ-bzRa_TdBKwI-w_uUsoc--CLESE2UXZh7BCNB1TApuFP7h-7tC0j4sX3eYOrKlC7YK3gVER9Hf68F2_b4zZAyiDGD23IzOpauF8M9VCNSbfL0bPhJwyW-KWctmxm

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The National Green Energy Council to host Green Jobs Corps training in Florida

The National Green Energy Council is hosting two workshops in Florida in the near future. The cours will be for Green Jobs Corps training classese, one in West Palm Beach on June 1 & 2, 2009 and the other in Delray Beach on June 8 & 9 2009.


They also announced that their Florida office will be up and running the next few days.

http://www.greenenergycouncil.com/

Village Green Man