As the year comes to an end, here is the latest from the Friends of Marine Stadium: Village Green Man
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Miami Marine Stadium Update - A great year for the Stadium!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
HOK Green AHA Moment at Greenbuild 2009
One of the exhibitors at this years Greenbuild tried a little different approach and I believe created something very interesting and valuable in the process. HOK decided to listen to the audience instead of marketing their services directly.
The "Green AHA Moment" filmed and recorded is shared on YouTube and is a great collection of how individuals across the industry have come to green building.
Watch, vote and share:
General summary or "Best of..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgjxkkaokv4
Yours truly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPyFwrMiwhI
Village Green Man
The "Green AHA Moment" filmed and recorded is shared on YouTube and is a great collection of how individuals across the industry have come to green building.
Watch, vote and share:
General summary or "Best of..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgjxkkaokv4
Yours truly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPyFwrMiwhI
Village Green Man
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Green Happy Hour in Miami! Thursday November 19, 2009. 6;30
Join the AIA Miami and Architecture for Humanity – Miami tomorrow, Thursday at Green Street Café for the Architecture month Green Happy / Drinking for Humanity.
Meet like minded individuals and learn more about sustainable and socially conscious design in South Florida. Also enjoy some free appetizers… See you there!
www.GreenStreetCafe.net
3468 main highway
coconut grove, FL 33133
(305) 444-0244
Village Green Man
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
SustainLane local cliamte action challange - click and vote...
SustainLane is heading up the Local Action Challenge in partnership with Hopenhagen, an international movement to drive action on climate change at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen this December.
Cities across the country – like Miami,FL – have sent in their top-ten lists of actions they’d like residents to take in order to combat climate change and otherwise care for the planet right in their own communities.
Residents who take their cities’ challenge, complete tasks on the list and upload photos of themselves doing so. They are then entered into weekly drawings to win prizes donated by green business sponsors.
Here’s how to play:
1. Go to www.SustainLane.com/hopenhagen
2. Choose your city.
3. Choose a challenge.
4. Take a photo of yourself in action.
5. Upload it.
6. Win a prize.
7. Repeat.
Cities across the country – like Miami,FL – have sent in their top-ten lists of actions they’d like residents to take in order to combat climate change and otherwise care for the planet right in their own communities.
Residents who take their cities’ challenge, complete tasks on the list and upload photos of themselves doing so. They are then entered into weekly drawings to win prizes donated by green business sponsors.
Here’s how to play:
1. Go to www.SustainLane.com/hopenhagen
2. Choose your city.
3. Choose a challenge.
4. Take a photo of yourself in action.
5. Upload it.
6. Win a prize.
7. Repeat.
Miller Coors Lideres - young leaders across America.
My wife, Anjenys Gonzalez-Eilert, is one of 12 Liderers in the US currently looking to be awarded. If she wins, a wonderful Hispanic organization, Cuban American National Council will receive a contribution. Please help this happen, take a moment to vote at http://www.millercoorslideres.com
Spread the word, forward this to friends.
Village Green Man
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Dade Heritage Trust fundrasier at Crazy Pianos - Coconut Grove.
Join Dade Heritage Trust (DHT) for a fun fundrasier to benefit the Miami Marine Stadium efforts to save this magnificent structure.
The event will be at Crazy Pianos and feature Jimmy Buffet songs. You also get a drink with your doantion.
This will be a fun night to benefit a great cause.
November 10, 2009. 6:30 to 9:30.
Village Green Man
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
AIA Miami green building award for Sebastian Eilert
It seems that yours truely was awarded the Sustainable Design Architect Award for 2009 from the American Institute of Architects, Miami Chapter.
Celebrations are November 21, 2009. I will follow up with an actual post of the award.
Thank you for recognizing my efforts to advance the sustianable building movement and community in Miami and South Florida.
Village Green Man
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Metro Crawl this Friday - Miami Energing Green Builders.
This friday start the Halloween weekend of right by joining the Emerging Green Builders of the USGBC South Florida for a fun twist on the pub crawl...a metro crawl. The event will start and end in South Miami with a hop on the metro to Tobacco Road. Sure to be a fun and green time!
October 30, 2009.
see flyer for more information
Village Green Man
Monday, October 26, 2009
Plastic...and the effects. Midway Atoll
It is very frustrating and a urgent reminder to change our wasteful ways when looking at images like the dead albatrosses at Midway Atoll...
http://chrisjordan.com/current_set2.php?id=11
Think about these, next time you throw away plastic or purchase something in plastic! Help make a difference to prevent more atrocities like this to occur and continue.
Village Green Man
http://chrisjordan.com/current_set2.php?id=11
Think about these, next time you throw away plastic or purchase something in plastic! Help make a difference to prevent more atrocities like this to occur and continue.
Village Green Man
Friday, October 23, 2009
Virginia Key News - Miami
THank you Blanca for sharing this.
Tomorrow planting day...volunteer and help. See below for other updates realting to Virgina Key.
Village Green Man
VIRGINIA KEY DUNE PLANTING Oct. 24 - International Day of Climate Action Urban Paradise Guild invites volunteers to help plant the new dunes on Virginia Key. http://www.urban-paradise.org/node/130 as part of the International Day of Climate Action http://www.350.org/node/7972
GHOST OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT influenced Virginia Key Master Plan delay
The Miami City Commission voted 4-0 to defer Virginia Key Master Plan until May, 2010. This gives more time to public input and the opportunity to develop a plan that preserves the ecology, cultural and historic assets and beauty of the island.
Miami Commissioner Tomas Regalado invoked the memory of conservation president Teddy Roosevelt to make his decision."What would Roosevelt say?" Regalado asked, recounting the conservation president who created five national parks during his tenure.“I think he would say, if you want to make money from Virginia Key you don’t develop the place. There’s nothing else like this.” Regalado said preserving the island’s beauty and nature and restoring the Marine Stadium would bring people from all over the world to Miami, to photograph and visit the unique wilderness island next to a major city."History will judge what we do with this island. We need to get it right," Regalado said. More details on Commission meeting: http://urbanenvironmentleague.blogspot.com/search/label/Virginia%20Key
MIAMI MARINE STADIUM one of 93 sites worldwide named to "Watch List" by World Monuments Fund. http://www.wmf.org/project/commodore-ralph-middleton-munroe-miami-marine-stadium"Why it matters: .... the stadium represents the modernity of a growing city and the international cultural influences that helped shape it. Miami Marine Stadium defined a significant shift in American architectural style from staid civic buildings to exuberant structures reflecting changing tastes and a desire to project the city as a forward-looking place.
Newstory: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_re_us/us_miami_marine_stadium
JIMBO'S SENDS OUT AN SOS Friends of Jimbo say that the city has reinstituted a $5 entrance fee even for those just going to Jimbos and this could drive Jimbo out of business. Details on this and the day of action Nov. 14:http://www.jimbosplace.com/SaveJimbos.html"Jimbo's is known..as one of the last refuges from the urban sprawl of Miami."http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jimbos-place-flipper-tv-location/
Tomorrow planting day...volunteer and help. See below for other updates realting to Virgina Key.
Village Green Man
VIRGINIA KEY DUNE PLANTING Oct. 24 - International Day of Climate Action Urban Paradise Guild invites volunteers to help plant the new dunes on Virginia Key. http://www.urban-paradise.org/node/130 as part of the International Day of Climate Action http://www.350.org/node/7972
GHOST OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT influenced Virginia Key Master Plan delay
The Miami City Commission voted 4-0 to defer Virginia Key Master Plan until May, 2010. This gives more time to public input and the opportunity to develop a plan that preserves the ecology, cultural and historic assets and beauty of the island.
Miami Commissioner Tomas Regalado invoked the memory of conservation president Teddy Roosevelt to make his decision."What would Roosevelt say?" Regalado asked, recounting the conservation president who created five national parks during his tenure.“I think he would say, if you want to make money from Virginia Key you don’t develop the place. There’s nothing else like this.” Regalado said preserving the island’s beauty and nature and restoring the Marine Stadium would bring people from all over the world to Miami, to photograph and visit the unique wilderness island next to a major city."History will judge what we do with this island. We need to get it right," Regalado said. More details on Commission meeting: http://urbanenvironmentleague.blogspot.com/search/label/Virginia%20Key
MIAMI MARINE STADIUM one of 93 sites worldwide named to "Watch List" by World Monuments Fund. http://www.wmf.org/project/commodore-ralph-middleton-munroe-miami-marine-stadium"Why it matters: .... the stadium represents the modernity of a growing city and the international cultural influences that helped shape it. Miami Marine Stadium defined a significant shift in American architectural style from staid civic buildings to exuberant structures reflecting changing tastes and a desire to project the city as a forward-looking place.
Newstory: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_re_us/us_miami_marine_stadium
JIMBO'S SENDS OUT AN SOS Friends of Jimbo say that the city has reinstituted a $5 entrance fee even for those just going to Jimbos and this could drive Jimbo out of business. Details on this and the day of action Nov. 14:http://www.jimbosplace.com/SaveJimbos.html"Jimbo's is known..as one of the last refuges from the urban sprawl of Miami."http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jimbos-place-flipper-tv-location/
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
even more Marine Stadium news...
...this time from the Associated Press...
read the articel here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_re_us/us_miami_marine_stadium
Vilalge Green Man
read the articel here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091019/ap_on_re_us/us_miami_marine_stadium
Vilalge Green Man
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Watson Island building proposal - a new Miami
This is truely amazing! giving a entirely new look to the entrance from Miami to Miami Beach. Talk about building, green buidlig, any building...
http://www.miapoliscity.com/proposal.html
Village Green Man
http://www.miapoliscity.com/proposal.html
Village Green Man
Monday, October 19, 2009
More great Miami Marine Stadium News!
As a supporter of the effort to save the Miami Marine Stadium, I have posted a number of good news and events in the past. Here is the latest update from the Friends of Marine Stadium
learn more and support the effort at:
Friends of Marine Stadium
http://www.marinestadium.org/
Vilalge Green Man
We've got more good news to report. The Marine Stadium has been named to the 2010 Watch List of the World Monuments Fund.World Monuments Fund (website, wmf.org) is the foremost organization dedicated to the preservation of significant architectural and cultural heritage sites worldwide.
Every two years, they publish a list of significant sites that are considered to be endangered. The Marine Stadium made the list, which includes sites such as New Gourna Village in Luxor, Egypt, the Desert Castles of Ancient Khorzim in Uzbekistan, Taliesen and Taliesen West (Frank Lloyd Wright), the Historic City Center of Buenos Aires, and Antonio's Gaudi's Temple Expiatori De La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. You can go to the World Monuments Fund website to see the complete list.
Inclusion in this list brings the Marine Stadium extraordinary international recognition and it also continues and expands our involvement with the World Monuments Fund. In October, 2008, we received a letter of endorsement from the Fund. And in June, 2009, the World Monuments Fund helped finance and organize an independent engineering study of the Marine Stadium. The field work for the study was completed last week and we hope to have the results in the next several months.
Publicity:
The recent endorsements of the World Monuments Fund and Jimmy Buffett have presented us with a terrific press opportunity. Violette Sproul and Penny Lambeth are now developing a national PR campaign. We are seeing strong interest, and we have already been contacted by some major publications.
Press is significant because it generates valuable contacts, awareness, and credibility.
Virginia Key Master Plan
On October 8, the revised Virginia Key Master Plan was presented to the Miami City Commission. After many speakers and much discussion, the Commission decided to request more work be done on the plan and to have it come back to the Commission in May of 2010.
We are very pleased with the result. The most recent draft was much improved, but we believe more work is needed to be done. It will also provide an opportunity for the new Administration and Commission (Mayoral and Commission elections in early November) to continue moving the process forward.
We must caution, however, that given the current economic environment, there is no direct funding anticipated for any of portion of the plan-including the Marine Stadium.
Delay of the plan provides us with additional time to scope out the feasibility of the Marine Stadium-and to seek additional funding sources.
Finally, we might note that the Administration has decided not to appeal the October, 2008 decision of the City's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board to include both the Marine Stadium basin and an envelope of land around the Stadium in their historic designation. This is also good news-it will both increase the liklihood that we will be able to access historic tax credits and it will help assure that any new construction near the stadium goes through a design review process to assure compatibility.
Save The Date!
Our "parent" organization, Dade Heritage Trust, will be holding a fundraiser at Crazy Pianos in Coconut Grove on November 10, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. More information will follow in future updates. At the fundraiser, we will be unveiling Preservation Today, a magazine style publication that will feature articles and photographs on the Miami Marine Stadium. We are very excited about this publication-the galley proofs look great. All members of Dade Heritage Trust and Friends of Marine Stadium will receive a copy of it.
If you would like to make sure you get a copy, please consider becoming a member of Friends of Marine Stadium. Attached is our membership form; the $60 contribution is tax deductible, allows you to support our effort to restore the Marine Stadium, and provides you with a membership in Dade. Heritage Trust, Miami Dade County's foremost preservation organization.
Conclusion
The successful restoration and operation of the Marine Stadium is a very large and complex task, and we should not underestimate the challenges.
But we've had a good month. Actually, a very good month. So enjoy the attached image of the Marine Stadium by Coconut Grove activist and photographer Harry Emilio Gottlieb.
Does the Stadium look like the jaws of an alligator or origami? You decide.
And since we're in a really good mood, attached to this email is another image (just click to open the file)-of Jimmy Buffett jumping off the floating stage at the Stadium at the end of a concert.
learn more and support the effort at:
Friends of Marine Stadium
http://www.marinestadium.org/
Vilalge Green Man
We've got more good news to report. The Marine Stadium has been named to the 2010 Watch List of the World Monuments Fund.World Monuments Fund (website, wmf.org) is the foremost organization dedicated to the preservation of significant architectural and cultural heritage sites worldwide.
Every two years, they publish a list of significant sites that are considered to be endangered. The Marine Stadium made the list, which includes sites such as New Gourna Village in Luxor, Egypt, the Desert Castles of Ancient Khorzim in Uzbekistan, Taliesen and Taliesen West (Frank Lloyd Wright), the Historic City Center of Buenos Aires, and Antonio's Gaudi's Temple Expiatori De La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. You can go to the World Monuments Fund website to see the complete list.
Inclusion in this list brings the Marine Stadium extraordinary international recognition and it also continues and expands our involvement with the World Monuments Fund. In October, 2008, we received a letter of endorsement from the Fund. And in June, 2009, the World Monuments Fund helped finance and organize an independent engineering study of the Marine Stadium. The field work for the study was completed last week and we hope to have the results in the next several months.
Publicity:
The recent endorsements of the World Monuments Fund and Jimmy Buffett have presented us with a terrific press opportunity. Violette Sproul and Penny Lambeth are now developing a national PR campaign. We are seeing strong interest, and we have already been contacted by some major publications.
Press is significant because it generates valuable contacts, awareness, and credibility.
Virginia Key Master Plan
On October 8, the revised Virginia Key Master Plan was presented to the Miami City Commission. After many speakers and much discussion, the Commission decided to request more work be done on the plan and to have it come back to the Commission in May of 2010.
We are very pleased with the result. The most recent draft was much improved, but we believe more work is needed to be done. It will also provide an opportunity for the new Administration and Commission (Mayoral and Commission elections in early November) to continue moving the process forward.
We must caution, however, that given the current economic environment, there is no direct funding anticipated for any of portion of the plan-including the Marine Stadium.
Delay of the plan provides us with additional time to scope out the feasibility of the Marine Stadium-and to seek additional funding sources.
Finally, we might note that the Administration has decided not to appeal the October, 2008 decision of the City's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board to include both the Marine Stadium basin and an envelope of land around the Stadium in their historic designation. This is also good news-it will both increase the liklihood that we will be able to access historic tax credits and it will help assure that any new construction near the stadium goes through a design review process to assure compatibility.
Save The Date!
Our "parent" organization, Dade Heritage Trust, will be holding a fundraiser at Crazy Pianos in Coconut Grove on November 10, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. More information will follow in future updates. At the fundraiser, we will be unveiling Preservation Today, a magazine style publication that will feature articles and photographs on the Miami Marine Stadium. We are very excited about this publication-the galley proofs look great. All members of Dade Heritage Trust and Friends of Marine Stadium will receive a copy of it.
If you would like to make sure you get a copy, please consider becoming a member of Friends of Marine Stadium. Attached is our membership form; the $60 contribution is tax deductible, allows you to support our effort to restore the Marine Stadium, and provides you with a membership in Dade. Heritage Trust, Miami Dade County's foremost preservation organization.
Conclusion
The successful restoration and operation of the Marine Stadium is a very large and complex task, and we should not underestimate the challenges.
But we've had a good month. Actually, a very good month. So enjoy the attached image of the Marine Stadium by Coconut Grove activist and photographer Harry Emilio Gottlieb.
Does the Stadium look like the jaws of an alligator or origami? You decide.
And since we're in a really good mood, attached to this email is another image (just click to open the file)-of Jimmy Buffett jumping off the floating stage at the Stadium at the end of a concert.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Architecture for Humanity First annual party!!! - Miami Chapter October 23, 7 pm!
Do not miss the first annual Retrosp[A]ctive party from the Miami Chapter of Architecture for Humanity. Learn what was accomplished in the first year and be part of what is happening for the next!
Ocotber 23, 2009 from 7-10 pm. 7610 NE 4th Court.
Village Green Man
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tetris House – Pinecrest
Eurohabitat contracted Sebastian Eilert Architecture for the new LEED certified home to be erected in Pinecrest. This is likely to be the first certified home in this town. The project will go beyond the LEED standard and will evaluate and provide truly sustainable living concepts with a strong European influence.
The project will have a central pool and very clear lines that will use it as a centrepiece. The project name, “Tetris” is reflected in plan and elevation and will be more than just an architectural exercise. The use of materials, landscape, forms and finishes will reflect innovation, user friendliness and creative design.
Some key features beyond the pool, will be a roof terrace, natural light throughout, a vegetated growing wall and solar panels, among other. Check back for project updates.
http://eurohabitatgreen.com/
Village Green Man
The project will have a central pool and very clear lines that will use it as a centrepiece. The project name, “Tetris” is reflected in plan and elevation and will be more than just an architectural exercise. The use of materials, landscape, forms and finishes will reflect innovation, user friendliness and creative design.
Some key features beyond the pool, will be a roof terrace, natural light throughout, a vegetated growing wall and solar panels, among other. Check back for project updates.
http://eurohabitatgreen.com/
Village Green Man
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Global Heritage Fund on CNN
A note from teh Global Heritage Fund about upcoming features on CNN. Very worth watcing and supporting!
Village Green Man
In their words:
"Dear Friends and Supporters of Global Heritage Fund,
CNN International’s "World's Untold Stories" will air a 30-minute Special on GHF’s work in conservation, community training and development to help preserve the Mirador Basin in Guatemala.
Despite 6 years of progress and $6 million invested, Mirador still faces accelerating threats, including massive fires and looting, illegal logging, poaching and encroachment.
Below are the air dates for the 30-minute special on the work of GHF at Mirador. Only Available on CNN International.
Tuesday, Oct 13 8:30 AM ET, 12:30pm ET
Saturday, Oct 17 12:30pm ET
Sunday, Oct 18 7am ET, 2:30pm ET, 10pm ET
Tuesday, Oct 27 8:30am ET 1:30pm ET
Saturday, Oct 31 12:30pm ET
Sunday, Nov 1 7am ET, 2:30pm ET, 10pm ET
*note: CNN International is a different channel than CNN. Please check your local channel guide.
Nearby Tikal National Park generates over $240 million a year in revenues, and has been protected thanks to its tourism and national park status. Mirador, like Tikal, is the Number One economic opportunity for Guatemala and its people - if GHF can help save it before it's too late.
"World's Untold Stories" showcases courageous correspondents telling intimate stories of society's most vulnerable people. Renowned archaeologist Dr. Richard Hansen and I are interviewed by CNNi on the challenges and solutions for Mirador’s future.
This is GHF's first broadcast Special by CNN, and we hope global media exposure will elevate the global crisis of our endangered and vanishing heritage, and propose new, innovative solutions for heritage conservation and community development.
Please share this with friends and family.
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GlobalHeritageFund/d345097448/92c4667fea/c8c93b9631
To make a donation, please go to:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GlobalHeritageFund/d345097448/92c4667fea/e3542d60f4"
Village Green Man
In their words:
"Dear Friends and Supporters of Global Heritage Fund,
CNN International’s "World's Untold Stories" will air a 30-minute Special on GHF’s work in conservation, community training and development to help preserve the Mirador Basin in Guatemala.
Despite 6 years of progress and $6 million invested, Mirador still faces accelerating threats, including massive fires and looting, illegal logging, poaching and encroachment.
Below are the air dates for the 30-minute special on the work of GHF at Mirador. Only Available on CNN International.
Tuesday, Oct 13 8:30 AM ET, 12:30pm ET
Saturday, Oct 17 12:30pm ET
Sunday, Oct 18 7am ET, 2:30pm ET, 10pm ET
Tuesday, Oct 27 8:30am ET 1:30pm ET
Saturday, Oct 31 12:30pm ET
Sunday, Nov 1 7am ET, 2:30pm ET, 10pm ET
*note: CNN International is a different channel than CNN. Please check your local channel guide.
Nearby Tikal National Park generates over $240 million a year in revenues, and has been protected thanks to its tourism and national park status. Mirador, like Tikal, is the Number One economic opportunity for Guatemala and its people - if GHF can help save it before it's too late.
"World's Untold Stories" showcases courageous correspondents telling intimate stories of society's most vulnerable people. Renowned archaeologist Dr. Richard Hansen and I are interviewed by CNNi on the challenges and solutions for Mirador’s future.
This is GHF's first broadcast Special by CNN, and we hope global media exposure will elevate the global crisis of our endangered and vanishing heritage, and propose new, innovative solutions for heritage conservation and community development.
Please share this with friends and family.
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GlobalHeritageFund/d345097448/92c4667fea/c8c93b9631
To make a donation, please go to:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GlobalHeritageFund/d345097448/92c4667fea/e3542d60f4"
Monday, October 12, 2009
Emerging Green Builders "How to LEED..." Series. Lake Worth
The next installment of the South Florida Emerging Green Builders is set for October 24th at the Eco Center in Lake Worth. Please see flyer below for more information.
Village Green Man
Village Green Man
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Jimmy Buffet PSA for Marine Stadium
We are all very pleased that we have this great support for our efforts to save the Marine Stadium. See below article from the Miami Herald.
to learn about what you can do, click here: http://www.marinestadium.org/
to check out the YouTube, clikc here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sHaUUQkQI
Village Green man
Posted on Wed, Sep. 30, 2009
Jimmy Buffett joins effort to restore Miami Marine Stadium
BY ANDRES VIGLUCCIaviglucci@MiamiHerald.com
An old pirate has joined the fight to rescue a favorite haunt from the pillages of neglect.
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has publicly endorsed preservationists' efforts to restore and reopen the city-owned Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key, the site of many a Parrothead's fondest -- if also foggy -- memories.
In a newly released public-service spot, intercut with video from a 1985 Marine Stadium show that Buffett calls one of his Coral Reefer Band's best, the singer urges fans to support restoration of the graffiti-covered architectural landmark, closed since 1992.
``It's a symbol of everything that's great about Florida -- boats, music, water and great Florida fun,'' a smiling Buffett says as a live version of Margaritaville from the stadium show plays in the background.. ``The stadium deserves a future.''
The concert shots illustrate why the stadium, designed for speedboat racing, proved a memorable concert venue: A packed grandstand sways to the Coral Reefers, who play on a floating stage surrounded by anchored boats and mobs of people splashing in the water and bobbing on kayaks or inflatables.
Stadium supporters say snagging the support of the singer, a God-like figure to the multitudes of worshipers at the church of Buffett, took a year and represents a coup for their campaign.
``He is the single performer who is most identified with that stadium,'' said Don Worth, a founder of Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, which has been leading the preservation effort with Dade Heritage Trust. ``I like to think we proved ourselves to him. It's a huge credibility boost for us.''
The campaign won historic designation from the city for the stadium, which sits at the edge of a man-made water basin, and garnered worldwide attention for the grandstand and its dramatic folded-concrete roof, increasingly recognized as an architectural and engineering masterpiece.
But supporters recognize the financially strapped city is unlikely to foot the cost of restoring and operating the stadium by itself.
With the city's agreement, the World Monuments Fund has commissioned a privately-funded, $50,000 engineering study of the stadium to determine its structural condition and the extent of needed repairs, Worth said. The study is scheduled to begin this week.
The group's fondest wish: ``To have Jimmy Buffett at the Marine Stadium again,'' said Dade Heritage Trust Director Becky Roper Matkov.
Is Jimmy game? Sure sounds like it. ``We had a great time at the marine stadium,'' he says in the spot. ``Let's do it again.''
to learn about what you can do, click here: http://www.marinestadium.org/
to check out the YouTube, clikc here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sHaUUQkQI
Village Green man
Posted on Wed, Sep. 30, 2009
Jimmy Buffett joins effort to restore Miami Marine Stadium
BY ANDRES VIGLUCCIaviglucci@MiamiHerald.com
An old pirate has joined the fight to rescue a favorite haunt from the pillages of neglect.
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has publicly endorsed preservationists' efforts to restore and reopen the city-owned Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key, the site of many a Parrothead's fondest -- if also foggy -- memories.
In a newly released public-service spot, intercut with video from a 1985 Marine Stadium show that Buffett calls one of his Coral Reefer Band's best, the singer urges fans to support restoration of the graffiti-covered architectural landmark, closed since 1992.
``It's a symbol of everything that's great about Florida -- boats, music, water and great Florida fun,'' a smiling Buffett says as a live version of Margaritaville from the stadium show plays in the background.. ``The stadium deserves a future.''
The concert shots illustrate why the stadium, designed for speedboat racing, proved a memorable concert venue: A packed grandstand sways to the Coral Reefers, who play on a floating stage surrounded by anchored boats and mobs of people splashing in the water and bobbing on kayaks or inflatables.
Stadium supporters say snagging the support of the singer, a God-like figure to the multitudes of worshipers at the church of Buffett, took a year and represents a coup for their campaign.
``He is the single performer who is most identified with that stadium,'' said Don Worth, a founder of Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, which has been leading the preservation effort with Dade Heritage Trust. ``I like to think we proved ourselves to him. It's a huge credibility boost for us.''
The campaign won historic designation from the city for the stadium, which sits at the edge of a man-made water basin, and garnered worldwide attention for the grandstand and its dramatic folded-concrete roof, increasingly recognized as an architectural and engineering masterpiece.
But supporters recognize the financially strapped city is unlikely to foot the cost of restoring and operating the stadium by itself.
With the city's agreement, the World Monuments Fund has commissioned a privately-funded, $50,000 engineering study of the stadium to determine its structural condition and the extent of needed repairs, Worth said. The study is scheduled to begin this week.
The group's fondest wish: ``To have Jimmy Buffett at the Marine Stadium again,'' said Dade Heritage Trust Director Becky Roper Matkov.
Is Jimmy game? Sure sounds like it. ``We had a great time at the marine stadium,'' he says in the spot. ``Let's do it again.''
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Sebastian Eilert featured in Miami Today
Last weeks "Green in Green" Realtor Panel hosted at Badrutt's Place made it into the latest edition of Miami Today. Sebastian Eilert, your Village Green Man, was quoted and featured along with Tony Cho and Paul D'Arelli.
Interesting article to continue the green building movement momentum in South Florida.
http://www.miamitodaynews.com/index.shtml
Village Green Man
Interesting article to continue the green building movement momentum in South Florida.
http://www.miamitodaynews.com/index.shtml
Village Green Man
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
USGBC SFL Best Practice Panel
This upcoming panel should be a good one. Mark your calendars.
Vilalge Green Man
Best Practices for Promotion of Green Development by Local Governments.
The City of Miami and the Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch of the USGBC South Florida Chapter are pleased to present a panel on the topic of best practices for promotion of green building by local governments, featuring a welcome by Mayor Manny Diaz.
WHEN: October 1, 2009, 1 - 4 PM
WHERE: Commission Chambers, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL
Panelists:
· Robert J. Ruano, Director of Grants & Sustainable Initiatives for the City of Miami, to discuss local urban communities' approaches and strategies for promoting sustainable development practices.
· Nathan Kogon, Director of Planning & Zoning for the City of Doral, to discuss local suburban communities' approaches and strategies for promoting sustainable development practices.
· Brian Traylor, Senior Planner with the South Florida Regional Planning Council, to describe the State’s comprehensive plan requirements and their impact on green development.
· Rich Norton, from The Green Companies, to present a private sector’s perspective on the promotion of green development by local governments in our region.
· Kyle Abney, President of the USGBC South Florida Chapter, will serve as moderator.
After presentations, the panel will take questions from the audience. Join us as we explore how local governments can effectively work with the private sector to achieve sustainability in their communities. ADMISSION -- FREE TO ALL!
RSVP by Friday, September 25, 2009 to Jorge Lima.
The City of Miami and the Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch of the USGBC South Florida Chapter gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for this educational program:
Vilalge Green Man
Best Practices for Promotion of Green Development by Local Governments.
The City of Miami and the Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch of the USGBC South Florida Chapter are pleased to present a panel on the topic of best practices for promotion of green building by local governments, featuring a welcome by Mayor Manny Diaz.
WHEN: October 1, 2009, 1 - 4 PM
WHERE: Commission Chambers, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL
Panelists:
· Robert J. Ruano, Director of Grants & Sustainable Initiatives for the City of Miami, to discuss local urban communities' approaches and strategies for promoting sustainable development practices.
· Nathan Kogon, Director of Planning & Zoning for the City of Doral, to discuss local suburban communities' approaches and strategies for promoting sustainable development practices.
· Brian Traylor, Senior Planner with the South Florida Regional Planning Council, to describe the State’s comprehensive plan requirements and their impact on green development.
· Rich Norton, from The Green Companies, to present a private sector’s perspective on the promotion of green development by local governments in our region.
· Kyle Abney, President of the USGBC South Florida Chapter, will serve as moderator.
After presentations, the panel will take questions from the audience. Join us as we explore how local governments can effectively work with the private sector to achieve sustainability in their communities. ADMISSION -- FREE TO ALL!
RSVP by Friday, September 25, 2009 to Jorge Lima.
The City of Miami and the Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch of the USGBC South Florida Chapter gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for this educational program:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
How to LEED Miami EGB
The USGBC South Florida Emerging Green Builders continue their green building serieds to explain the LEED process in detail. Next event will be in Boca Raton on September 24. See links below or contact me for more information.
Vilalge Green Man
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Bike Miami Days are back
....after a summer break, the Bike Miami Day will return on October 04, 2009. LEarn mare at thie Bike Miami Blog:
http://bikemiamiblog.wordpress.com/
Village Green Man
http://bikemiamiblog.wordpress.com/
Village Green Man
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Finding the Green in Green
"Finding the Green in Green" seminar being held on September 10, 2009.
Village Green Man will be in the panel!
Special Presenter
Devesh Nirmul, CSDP, LEED APProgram Manager, Office of SustainabilityMiami-Dade County
Who says that "greening" commercial spaces can't also put money in your pocket as well as protect the environment?
At this seminar find out:
Grant$ and Incentive$ from the County designed to stimulate the real estate industry
The newest Green trends both locally and nationally
South Florida Green projects
Strategies for property managers, architects, and commercial brokers to market green projects
Why retrofitting is forward thinking
The what and why of USGBC's LEED system
Metro 1 Fans Click HERE $30 (type in We Love Tony Cho in the Second Address Line of registration to get this special rate!) Non-Members Click Here to Sign Up $45 (Attendance includes 2 drinks & appetizers)
DATE: Sept 10th, 2009
TIME: 4:00pm until 6:30pm
LOCATION: Badrutt's Place
1250 South Miami Avenue
Miami , FL 33130
MORE: Program from 4:00pm until 5:15pm
Cocktails & Networking begin at 5:15pm
See you there...
Village Green Man will be in the panel!
Special Presenter
Devesh Nirmul, CSDP, LEED APProgram Manager, Office of SustainabilityMiami-Dade County
Who says that "greening" commercial spaces can't also put money in your pocket as well as protect the environment?
At this seminar find out:
Grant$ and Incentive$ from the County designed to stimulate the real estate industry
The newest Green trends both locally and nationally
South Florida Green projects
Strategies for property managers, architects, and commercial brokers to market green projects
Why retrofitting is forward thinking
The what and why of USGBC's LEED system
Metro 1 Fans Click HERE $30 (type in We Love Tony Cho in the Second Address Line of registration to get this special rate!) Non-Members Click Here to Sign Up $45 (Attendance includes 2 drinks & appetizers)
DATE: Sept 10th, 2009
TIME: 4:00pm until 6:30pm
LOCATION: Badrutt's Place
1250 South Miami Avenue
Miami , FL 33130
MORE: Program from 4:00pm until 5:15pm
Cocktails & Networking begin at 5:15pm
See you there...
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
2009 Grove Bedrace media
Thank you Jane for gathering these... sure there are more, but this a great selection to capture many moments from this Sunday's Great Grove Bedrace...
http://www.magicalphotos.com/thegreatgrovebedrace/
http://cbs4.com/local/Helio.Castroneves.Great.2.1167078.html
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=82626@wfor.dayport.com
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=82627@wfor.dayport.com
http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/MI130638/
http://www.miamiherald.com/video/index.html?media_id=6022992
http://www.examiner.com/x-20133-Miami-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d7-The-great-grove-bed-race
Village Green Man
http://www.magicalphotos.com/thegreatgrovebedrace/
http://cbs4.com/local/Helio.Castroneves.Great.2.1167078.html
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=82626@wfor.dayport.com
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=82627@wfor.dayport.com
http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/MI130638/
http://www.miamiherald.com/video/index.html?media_id=6022992
http://www.examiner.com/x-20133-Miami-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d7-The-great-grove-bed-race
Village Green Man
Monday, September 07, 2009
Great Grove Bedrace success
What a great day it was indeed. After an initial cloudy start, the sky cleared and set the perfect backdrop for this day of fun and racing. Your truly was watching over the times at the finish line and made sure that the fastest contenders were noted. The Sandbar team won with an amazing best time of 17.56 seconds, consistently racing down the track in record time…
It was also noted that the SoFlo team constructed their bed out recycled materials, making this a true green bed…
Congratulations to all and we are looking forward to next year!
Village Green Man.
Read the Herald story, including video at this link:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/top-stories/story/1221283.html?mi_pluck_action=comment_submitted&qwxq=509631#Comments_Container
It was also noted that the SoFlo team constructed their bed out recycled materials, making this a true green bed…
Congratulations to all and we are looking forward to next year!
Village Green Man.
Read the Herald story, including video at this link:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/top-stories/story/1221283.html?mi_pluck_action=comment_submitted&qwxq=509631#Comments_Container
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Miami Dade County first LEED NC building GSA in LEED Design Submittal
As the building is progressing on schedule, it is a nice milestone for my involvement as the LEED Consultant to report that the USGBC, or now GBCI, has work to do for our project.
As of last week, the Miami Dade County, General Service Administration (GSA) Trades Shop Facility has been submitted for the Design review under the LEED NC rating system. We are eagerly awaiting any comments and looking for a good number of “anticipated” credits after submitting this important hurdle in the process.
Lookout for more updates about this project and contact me with any details for this project or other LEED services.
Making Miami a green building capital, one step at a time…
www.SebastianEilert.com
Vilalge Green Man
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Metro 1 GBRC - WATER EFFICIENCY
Always glad to share green evenets around town... anotherone by Metro ! Green BUilding Resource Center...
Village Green Man
Subject: FREE - TOMORROW! WATER EFFICIENCY & MANAGEMENT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA SPEAKER SERIES
Please join us!
WATER EFFICIENCY & MANAGEMENT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
Thursday, August 27, 2009 6PM-8PM
Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center 120 NE 27th ST #200, Miami, FL 33137
FREE for Members $5 for Non-Members
This seminar will focus on water saving and water capturing technologies, with an emphasis on solutions tailored to South Florida. Other topics include the basic environmental science of water related issues in South Florida, future trends in water management, and implications of current water management strategies.
Speakers include Mark Gunia of Alterna Corp., Jack Burden of Raindrop Cisterns and Erich Dautel from the Metro 1 GBRC.
RSVP TODAY and get free entry! Offer expires http://www.facebook.com/l/;08.26.09 @ 6PM
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.metro1gbrc.com or call http://www.facebook.com/l/;305.571.9991
Want to get involved? We are always seeking volunteers to help us in anyway they can! If you want to inspire others and be a part of this exciting green building movement email us today!
Village Green Man
Subject: FREE - TOMORROW! WATER EFFICIENCY & MANAGEMENT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA SPEAKER SERIES
Please join us!
WATER EFFICIENCY & MANAGEMENT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
Thursday, August 27, 2009 6PM-8PM
Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center 120 NE 27th ST #200, Miami, FL 33137
FREE for Members $5 for Non-Members
This seminar will focus on water saving and water capturing technologies, with an emphasis on solutions tailored to South Florida. Other topics include the basic environmental science of water related issues in South Florida, future trends in water management, and implications of current water management strategies.
Speakers include Mark Gunia of Alterna Corp., Jack Burden of Raindrop Cisterns and Erich Dautel from the Metro 1 GBRC.
RSVP TODAY and get free entry! Offer expires http://www.facebook.com/l/;08.26.09 @ 6PM
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.metro1gbrc.com or call http://www.facebook.com/l/;305.571.9991
Want to get involved? We are always seeking volunteers to help us in anyway they can! If you want to inspire others and be a part of this exciting green building movement email us today!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
How to LEED with Water Efficiency
TEH USGBC Emerging Builders of South Florida have put together a nice workshop addressing water efficieny under the USGBC LEED rating system. The program will be on August 29 from 9:30 to 2:30 at the Four Fillies Farm.
Village Green Man
The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is a joint effort between the State of Florida, Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Florida Water Management Districts, and the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension Services.
This educational program provides resources for understanding the needs of a Florida yard, an interactive yard and plant database, and a toolkit for professionals. The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program has coordinators in every county.
Coordinators assist builders and developers, landscape architects, and local governments with the implementation of Florida-friendly landscaping. The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program also educates Homeowners and other community members about the techniques and benefits of Florida-Friendly Landscaping with the help of nine key principles.
Date and Time
Saturday, August 29, 2009
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
FLORIDA YARDS & NEIGHBORHOODS
18710 SW 288 St., Homestead, FL 33030
Directions
Take the Florida Turnpike to SW 288th St.
(Biscayne Dr.) exit (Exit 5).
Turn right (west) on SW 288th St.
and go 4.8 miles to SW 187th Ave. (Redland Rd.),
which is a 4-way stop sign.
The John D. Campbell Agricultural Center
(Extension Office) is on the southwest corner.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Earth is Art @ Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center
Tomorrow, if you have nothing else to do, take a look at this great event. If you have somethign else to do, make time to stop by anyway !!!
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! IT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
Life is Art & Metro 1 GBRC bring youEARTH IS ARTAn environmentally artistic showcase benefitingThe Life is Art Foundation - a non-profit organization who's mission is to promote and support the artistic and creative communities in Miami and beyond. Support a good cause! All proceeds go to the Life is Art Foundation.
Saturday, August 22, 20092:00PM - 10:00PM
Over 15 amazing artists, DJs, live bands, live auction, fire performers, drinks, eats and more!Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center120 NE 27th Street #200, Miami, FL 33137
$10 suggested donation
To purchase tickets call 305.571.9991 or visit www.metro1gbrc.com Also available at the door!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Great Grove Bed Race...
Vroom! Vroom! Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Er.... Um. Tie your shoelaces? Get ready for a super-fast (or super-crazy) night o' SPEEED!
The Great Grove Bed Race
Sunday, September 6th
There are still entry slots available! Let your friends, family and co-workers in on the fun, or ask them to join, because honestly, you know your team will beat them.
Kidding aside, as you are already aware, 100% of the registration fees go to support the great work of the Alonzo Mourning Charities.To register visit the Great Grove Bed Race website.The Great Grove Bed Race is produced by The Grove Merchant Group.
Thank you for being a part of the return of bed racing to Coconut Grove.See you at the races!
The Great Grove Bed Race
Sunday, September 6th
There are still entry slots available! Let your friends, family and co-workers in on the fun, or ask them to join, because honestly, you know your team will beat them.
Kidding aside, as you are already aware, 100% of the registration fees go to support the great work of the Alonzo Mourning Charities.To register visit the Great Grove Bed Race website.The Great Grove Bed Race is produced by The Grove Merchant Group.
Thank you for being a part of the return of bed racing to Coconut Grove.See you at the races!
Monday, August 17, 2009
EPA Greenversations Question: Beach Water quality...
As the EPA Greenversatoin continues to post good environmental quesions, here is this weeks:
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/17/qotw-beach-water/
and your hosts comment:
Water use and quality are truly a great concern. Living in a beach vacation destination, it is noticeable that the water is not the same as when I first moved here in 1996. Odors have increased and pollution has gotten much worse. The Miami Dade County Department of Environmental Management (DERM) is organizing a yearly Baynanza, cleanup of the bay. This year my wife and I filled over 15 bags within less than 3 hours. Mostly with Styrofoam cups and chip bags… this pollution does not just come from water users, but also from debris littered on land that is swept in the water.
With the current trend, the appeal to be at the beach and actually go into the water is strongly diminished here in Miami.
The last beach traveled to was Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The first signs noted above were certainly visible, but the water was softer and cleaner. This maybe partly due to the location of the club we stayed at and a very strong current at its beach.
Interesting to note the initial reactions about tab drinking water. Being German and still going back frequently, drinking, and cooking with, tap water is quite normal and good. I would not consider it here or at any of the recent vacation spots. Besides questions about contamination, the scent and taste is quite bad…it still transpires in ice cubes used.
We need to pay attention to this source of water, as using plastic bottles is not sustainable, in any sense of the word. The bottles itself cause a huge problem, so does the water that has been sitting in them through varying levels of heat and thus absorbing chemicals that we than intake with our “clean” water…
Good filters are a good start and maybe the vacation industry will lead the way here . Once we tate nice clean and fresh tap water on the road, we want to have the same in our house and bring it home.
Village Green Man
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/17/qotw-beach-water/
and your hosts comment:
Water use and quality are truly a great concern. Living in a beach vacation destination, it is noticeable that the water is not the same as when I first moved here in 1996. Odors have increased and pollution has gotten much worse. The Miami Dade County Department of Environmental Management (DERM) is organizing a yearly Baynanza, cleanup of the bay. This year my wife and I filled over 15 bags within less than 3 hours. Mostly with Styrofoam cups and chip bags… this pollution does not just come from water users, but also from debris littered on land that is swept in the water.
With the current trend, the appeal to be at the beach and actually go into the water is strongly diminished here in Miami.
The last beach traveled to was Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The first signs noted above were certainly visible, but the water was softer and cleaner. This maybe partly due to the location of the club we stayed at and a very strong current at its beach.
Interesting to note the initial reactions about tab drinking water. Being German and still going back frequently, drinking, and cooking with, tap water is quite normal and good. I would not consider it here or at any of the recent vacation spots. Besides questions about contamination, the scent and taste is quite bad…it still transpires in ice cubes used.
We need to pay attention to this source of water, as using plastic bottles is not sustainable, in any sense of the word. The bottles itself cause a huge problem, so does the water that has been sitting in them through varying levels of heat and thus absorbing chemicals that we than intake with our “clean” water…
Good filters are a good start and maybe the vacation industry will lead the way here . Once we tate nice clean and fresh tap water on the road, we want to have the same in our house and bring it home.
Village Green Man
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Miami Circle Groundbreaking
Since the Miami Circle has been shadowed by the neighboring failing monstrosity of Icon Brickell, it has not received much attention. The site is safe, but there is still more to be done. It with happiness that I see the groundbreaking ceremony for Miami Circle Park tomorrow. At least something is done for this great site and the historic meaning for the city of Miami and its pioneers.
Let us celebrate the shining beacon of early Miami history, at least during the short time the sun is actually shining on it and not being blocked by its towering neighbor. It seems to be influenced by its location as the building is doing poorly, even considering the overall condo bust in Miami. Not surprised that Icon is not the biggest hit that was anticipated. After all, who wants to move right next to a graveyard, particularly one with this history. The energies may be scary…
Village Green Man
Let us celebrate the shining beacon of early Miami history, at least during the short time the sun is actually shining on it and not being blocked by its towering neighbor. It seems to be influenced by its location as the building is doing poorly, even considering the overall condo bust in Miami. Not surprised that Icon is not the biggest hit that was anticipated. After all, who wants to move right next to a graveyard, particularly one with this history. The energies may be scary…
Village Green Man
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Daily Show - Obama Healthcare - Healther Skelter
OK, this is just oo funny, not to share... Thank you Erin!
Good sketch on health care reform and the importance of death sentence squat... daily show style...
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-august-10-2009/healther-skelter---obama-death-panel-debate
Vilalge Green Man
Good sketch on health care reform and the importance of death sentence squat... daily show style...
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-august-10-2009/healther-skelter---obama-death-panel-debate
Vilalge Green Man
Saturday, August 08, 2009
LEED Green Associate review @ Metro 1 GBRC
Sebastian Eilert and Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center are at it again. Offering a affordable option to get some study help for the US Green Building Council LEED Green Associate exam.
August 15, 2009 from 9 am to 1:30 pm.
Go to M1GBRC.com for more information and see flyer below…
Village Green Man
August 15, 2009 from 9 am to 1:30 pm.
Go to M1GBRC.com for more information and see flyer below…
Village Green Man
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Emergency Architect
Project off course? Design concepts needed? Emergency administration to save the project?
Let S.E.A. help you see the light again. Limited time involvement. Total project analysis and bail out plans…
Project architect, LEED specialist, or construction administration.
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Extensive experience in contract management and development, inspections and building code reviews, design, construction administration and LEED services.
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Architect available worldwide for project specific and limited engagement opportunities with key strength in sustainable and LEED related fields.
Extensive experience in contract management and development, inspections and building code reviews, design, construction administration and LEED services.
Available worldwide, based out of Miami, Florida and Hamburg, Germany. German, English and conversational Spanish.
Sebastian Eilert Architecture, Inc
www.SebastianEilert.com
Village Green Man
Monday, August 03, 2009
EPA Green Vehicle Guide
It seems the universe listened.
After the interesting note about the additional approved funds for the cash for clunkers program from last week, the EPA now released a green vehicle guide. Listed are all the vehicles by consumption and other factors.
You can search by State, type, year, etc.
A fantastic resource for selecting a better car, if you must select one after all.
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/Index.do;jsessionid=2ac86e595a54057434a17dc90b5a20d5f24c39bf4fec65811427dc21b2da6ed9.e34MbhqOa3uSby0RaxuPa38OaNv0n6jAmljGr5XDqQLvpAe
Village Green Man
After the interesting note about the additional approved funds for the cash for clunkers program from last week, the EPA now released a green vehicle guide. Listed are all the vehicles by consumption and other factors.
You can search by State, type, year, etc.
A fantastic resource for selecting a better car, if you must select one after all.
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/Index.do;jsessionid=2ac86e595a54057434a17dc90b5a20d5f24c39bf4fec65811427dc21b2da6ed9.e34MbhqOa3uSby0RaxuPa38OaNv0n6jAmljGr5XDqQLvpAe
Village Green Man
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Non toxic cleaning materials to green up your home.
Ever wondered about what you can do remove the toxins found in most cleaning materials? There are so many of them that linger in our house and contribute to the demise of our health.
Sure, you can create your own soaps and cleaners, but few people are willing and able to go that route.
I have been using WOW Green products for the last three month and am very happy with the line. There is also a network marketing opportunity to earn some extra money and actually have all those cleaning supplies paid for and more…
Take a look at the toxic free products available online at:
www.VillageGreenClean.net
The company also has a promotion to sign up as a distributor. A fantastic opportunity in this market.
Unlike supplements and other non essential network marketing concepts, everyone will clean their home and do their laundry… just do it toxic free from now on.
You can also contact your Village Green Man with any questions about this.
Sure, you can create your own soaps and cleaners, but few people are willing and able to go that route.
I have been using WOW Green products for the last three month and am very happy with the line. There is also a network marketing opportunity to earn some extra money and actually have all those cleaning supplies paid for and more…
Take a look at the toxic free products available online at:
www.VillageGreenClean.net
The company also has a promotion to sign up as a distributor. A fantastic opportunity in this market.
Unlike supplements and other non essential network marketing concepts, everyone will clean their home and do their laundry… just do it toxic free from now on.
You can also contact your Village Green Man with any questions about this.
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Saturday, August 01, 2009
House clunker plan extended, then what…?
After the initial money ran out for the cash for clunkers program, an additional 2 billion were just approved by the house. The rebate program is a great concept to trade in the big clunkers and replace them with more efficient cars. The industry is getting a much needed kick start and consumer spending is going up, at least for this industry. Yet the efficient cars are still nowhere near where they ought to be. Just take a look across the big lake to Europe. Fuel efficiency is being pushed to the one liter car. The measurement is reverse, measured by liters used for 100 kilometers. So a 30 mpg car is about a 9 liter car in Metric calculations. Most efficient cars are operating in the 4-6 liter range. A standard that this country is still far behind. Also, more cars mean less attention to alternative and mass transportation.
In the overall scheme of saving this planet and reducing carbon emissions, this program fails to achieve its mission, in my opinion.
And finally, what happens to the old cars? Are filling up more landfills with crushed clunkers? How is the leaking of toxic materials from these cars measured and remedied? Is the idea not reducing landfill?
What if they make their way right back on the streets. Backdoors are common and cars are a commodity after all…
I am thrilled to see a government program working so well. The concept of driving change through monetary issues, is something that is essential to lasting change in the building industry and the people of this country. So now that a precedent is established, lets really get creative with the programs.
Send me your suggestions for even better programs for posting, or link it to this post. Looking forward to the next steps.
Village Green Man
In the overall scheme of saving this planet and reducing carbon emissions, this program fails to achieve its mission, in my opinion.
And finally, what happens to the old cars? Are filling up more landfills with crushed clunkers? How is the leaking of toxic materials from these cars measured and remedied? Is the idea not reducing landfill?
What if they make their way right back on the streets. Backdoors are common and cars are a commodity after all…
I am thrilled to see a government program working so well. The concept of driving change through monetary issues, is something that is essential to lasting change in the building industry and the people of this country. So now that a precedent is established, lets really get creative with the programs.
Send me your suggestions for even better programs for posting, or link it to this post. Looking forward to the next steps.
Village Green Man
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Durapalm repair in Hollywood
After the original completion of the Viola Beachfront Condo in Hollywood, Florida, the owner contacted me recently about a water damage to the installed floor. This project is one of, if not the first project in South Florida to install the Durapalm Coconut Palm Flooring. It has been in use since early 2007 and welcomed for its warm look and great performance. The above mentioned water damage was due to a leak in the building that passed water through the windows of the 1970’s structure and damaged some floor area. The owner wanted to maintain the floor and ordered a more palm to repair the damage for a timely installation prior to the July 4th celebrations. Some of the natural stone inlay was also damaged and just recently completed.
The floor has performed extremely well and the project has been featured in local green building articles and publications, including a special section on the coconut palm flooring. I am very glad to receive such ongoing positive feedback from my client and the use of the floor. It has been recommended for a few other of my designs, where applicable. To this date, the Viola residence remains my favorite installation though.
Interested in this sustainable floor material? Like the design? See more images of the project here…
Village Green Man
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Chamber South LEED EB O&M You Tube update
Thank you for providing ongoing documentation of the Greening of Chamber South in South Miami. The latest improvements to the lighting of the Chamber can be viewed in this little YouTube vidao presented by L.E.E.D. Depot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seRFNFyQIvA
Enjoy and stay current on more updates to the greening of Chamber South.
Village Green Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seRFNFyQIvA
Enjoy and stay current on more updates to the greening of Chamber South.
Village Green Man
Thursday, July 09, 2009
EcoChamber launch part @ Metro 1 Monday, July 13.
Please note the upcoming event:
...the launch party for the EcoChamber and Pure Energy Radio next Monday, July 13th from 6:00-8:00PM.
This is an invite-only event that will be a great way for you to network and meet some of the leading ‘green’ professionals in our respective industries. The event is graciously sponsored by Veev and will host an array of delicious Hors d'oeuvres in addition to the great recycled fashion works by Luis Valenzuela.
This will also give you an opportunity to tour the vision of the Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center and meet the team who is making this happen.
An event not be missed. Contact Susie Glass through the GBRC to be on the Guest list.
www.metro1gbrc.com
For more information about the Eco Chamber, click here:
www..ecochamber.com
Village Green Man
...the launch party for the EcoChamber and Pure Energy Radio next Monday, July 13th from 6:00-8:00PM.
This is an invite-only event that will be a great way for you to network and meet some of the leading ‘green’ professionals in our respective industries. The event is graciously sponsored by Veev and will host an array of delicious Hors d'oeuvres in addition to the great recycled fashion works by Luis Valenzuela.
This will also give you an opportunity to tour the vision of the Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center and meet the team who is making this happen.
An event not be missed. Contact Susie Glass through the GBRC to be on the Guest list.
www.metro1gbrc.com
For more information about the Eco Chamber, click here:
www..ecochamber.com
Village Green Man
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Super Therm part II
With summer in full swing I am exciting to present the second part of the Super Therm installation to my house. As the avid self tester that I am, reaping the fruits of the installations, is always a great benefit. So it was a great satisfaction to receive my latest power bill. $ 93.
Even though we had a rather wet stars into this year’s Hurricane Season, the South Florida summer is here. High humidity and temperatures well in the 90’s. I remember last year’s bill coming in at almost $250. Now I did change my old worn out air conditioning to a splendid 17 SEER unit, but still the impact of the reflecting roof is a key contributor to the comfortable power bill.
The attic temperature measured 140 last year and it did not come close to the 100’s this time around. Yesterday I checked with a full day of sun in the early afternoon and had a reading of 92. It feels cooler, the AC lasts longer and the house adjusts. Cooling hardly ever begins before noon and the night time is comfortable at 77.
Test result? Super Therm works. The reduction in a single story structure of roof related heat gain is enormous. I have been recommending this product and will continue to do so. Feel free to contact about any details of my installation. And no, I am not working for Superior Industries.
What next? Not sure.
The landscaping is growing well, but it will be at least another 2 years before the mango and avocado tree will shade the southeast corner.
Sure I will find something else to test. Keep out for more updated on the green building state in Miami and more reports about truly green products. Beyond the literature…
Village Green Man.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Metro 1 / SEA LEED 2.2 Prep class
After completing the second and final class of the USGBC LEED NC 2.2 prep class for the LEED AP exam, we are glad to report an exquisite success rate and positive feedback from the attendees.
“Your class was extremely useful”, Maria Contreras
“I wrote the exam this past Tuesday June 16th and I am happy to report I scored a 184.
Your course was a major factor in calming me down and giving me the confidence to write the exam”, Scott Flegel
Now that the 2.2 craze is nearing the end, we are working to bring to you a similar course for the new LEED 3.0. After the changes taking effect for the new rating system and new names, the first course will focus on Building Design and Construction (LEED BDC); formerly New Construction and Major Renovation (LEED NC). We are also working on a special session for LEED for Homes.
Leaving the realm of the US Green Building Council, one of the upcoming lectures will be on tax credits and incentives available to homeowner and businesses that are looking to green up, with a particular focus on funds allocated through the recovery act. The green building movement in Miami is alive with Metro 1 and Sebastian Eilert Architecture.
Look out for courses by the Green Building Resource Center of Metro 1 and your Village Green Man, Sebastian Eilert.
Happy father’s day to all…
Village Green Man
“Your class was extremely useful”, Maria Contreras
“I wrote the exam this past Tuesday June 16th and I am happy to report I scored a 184.
Your course was a major factor in calming me down and giving me the confidence to write the exam”, Scott Flegel
Now that the 2.2 craze is nearing the end, we are working to bring to you a similar course for the new LEED 3.0. After the changes taking effect for the new rating system and new names, the first course will focus on Building Design and Construction (LEED BDC); formerly New Construction and Major Renovation (LEED NC). We are also working on a special session for LEED for Homes.
Leaving the realm of the US Green Building Council, one of the upcoming lectures will be on tax credits and incentives available to homeowner and businesses that are looking to green up, with a particular focus on funds allocated through the recovery act. The green building movement in Miami is alive with Metro 1 and Sebastian Eilert Architecture.
Look out for courses by the Green Building Resource Center of Metro 1 and your Village Green Man, Sebastian Eilert.
Happy father’s day to all…
Village Green Man
Friday, June 05, 2009
Chamber South Groundbreaking photos
I already posted about the great groundbreaking event for the greening of Chamber South, the ultimate recycling project. The event was truly a great success and has been cited in a number of magazines and the local newspaper.
I am very glad to see some of the pictures form the event on the Chamber South website. The green building project is on its way to be one of the, if not the, first LEED EB O&M project for the County. Keep following the updated and also look for it on YouTube.
http://www.chambersouth.com/index.php?src=photo&srctype=lister&ref=%22The%20Greening%20of%20Chamber%20South%22%20Groundbreaking&submenu=special&albumpos=0,5,68&category=Chamber%20Photos#
Village Green Man
Sunday, May 31, 2009
CCI and USGBC Show How to Go Climate Positive with 16 Demonstration Projects in 10 Countries
As noted from teh US Green Builing Council:
Vilalge Green Man
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.
Vilalge Green Man
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.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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:
See you at the class!
Village Green Man
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
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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
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
Monday, May 18, 2009
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
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
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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
Village Green Man
http://www.miagreen.com/index.html
Village Green Man
Monday, May 11, 2009
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
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
Friday, May 08, 2009
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
Village Green Man
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
Village Green Man
Thursday, May 07, 2009
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.
Village Green Man
They also announced that their Florida office will be up and running the next few days.
http://www.greenenergycouncil.com/
Village Green Man
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