Please click on the flyer for more information!
Village Green Man
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Haiti Earthquake charette @ UM. March 24, 2010
The AIA Miami and the University of Miami, School of Architecture, have teamed up to bring a 5 day Charette to assist with Post Earthquake planning for Haiti, the event will start March 24.
Please click on the flyer for more information!
Village Green Man
Please click on the flyer for more information!
Village Green Man
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Architecture and Community Round Table @ AIA Miami. March 24, 2010. 7 pm.
If you are interested in sustainable or socially conscious architecture and like to get a little more involved, this will be a great round table to attend and find out more about 4 organizations for Architects, Designers, Architects to be and those interested in the field…
AIA Miami Office. March 24, 2010 @ 7 pm.
See you there!
Village Green Man
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Shades of Green screening - Delray Film Festival. March 27, 2010
Please join me in the Premier Screening of Shades of Green - Including your Village Green Man!
Mark Your Calendars!
SHADES OF GREEN will premiere at the Delray Beach Film Festival!
Saturday, March 27th at 3:15 pm
Delray Beach Public Library
100 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach FL, 33444
Screenings at the library are free and open to the public - so bring your friends and family and spread the word.
After the film, a “Green Workshop" will take place at a nearby venue at 5pm. The panel will be comprised of several local experts/professionals in the environmental field. The workshop will serve as an opportunity for Q's & A's after a day of "green films" and will cover various green topics.
About the film:
SHADES OF GREEN documents what is happening in South Florida as it takes the needed steps towards a sustainable future. The film offers insight into the complexities and interconnectedness of our impact on the environment, and how South Florida initiatives can serve as a model to solve some of these problems. Relationships between land-use and transit are examined to show how wise-planning and other initiatives play an integral role in energy conservation, efficiency, and securing a healthy planet.
To view trailer:
http://wklginc.com/shadesofgreen.htm
For more information:
Email: susan@wklginc.com Websites: www.wklginc.com, www.dbff.us
Mark Your Calendars!
SHADES OF GREEN will premiere at the Delray Beach Film Festival!
Saturday, March 27th at 3:15 pm
Delray Beach Public Library
100 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach FL, 33444
Screenings at the library are free and open to the public - so bring your friends and family and spread the word.
After the film, a “Green Workshop" will take place at a nearby venue at 5pm. The panel will be comprised of several local experts/professionals in the environmental field. The workshop will serve as an opportunity for Q's & A's after a day of "green films" and will cover various green topics.
About the film:
SHADES OF GREEN documents what is happening in South Florida as it takes the needed steps towards a sustainable future. The film offers insight into the complexities and interconnectedness of our impact on the environment, and how South Florida initiatives can serve as a model to solve some of these problems. Relationships between land-use and transit are examined to show how wise-planning and other initiatives play an integral role in energy conservation, efficiency, and securing a healthy planet.
To view trailer:
http://wklginc.com/shadesofgreen.htm
For more information:
Email: susan@wklginc.com Websites: www.wklginc.com, www.dbff.us
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Dade Heritage Trust - Alvaro Bungalow Ribbon Cutting
Unfortunately I had to miss the event, but there was some excellent attendance as some front page coverage in the Miami Herald by Andres Viglucci.
This little project was a great success and my stepping stone into the world of Historic Preservation. Even though most of the green building features that I had initially recommended did not make into the project, the building in itself as sustainable triumph. With the excellent work by Hugh Ryan, this gem was restored to its earlier simple glorify and is now home to another fine nonprofit organization.
Interested in the building and maybe others that we can save? Consider to join the Dade Heritage Trust as a member… (click here) and look out for the Dade Heritage Days with this years theme: New Faces, Old Places. March 01 -April 30, 2010
Village Green man
East Little Havana bungalow gets new owners, a fresh life
By ANDRES VIGLUCCI
For 40 years, Rolando and Mercedes Alvarez lovingly tended their elegant, gabled Miami bungalow, a 1921 landmark sitting atop a slight rise roughly a long touchdown pass from the Orange Bowl -- until, aging and in declining health, they agreed to sell to a developer who planned to tear it down.
Six years later, the OB is gone. But the Alvarez abode abides, saved from certain ruin by Dade Heritage Trust, and newly and fully restored inside and out.
Saturday, the Hubbard-Alvarez bungalow at 138 N.W. 16th Ave. -- now an official historic landmark named for the two families who occupied it, and lightly converted to office use -- begins a fresh life.
Read More...
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Miami Marine Stadium Update
With the new year on its way, it is great to see the efforts to save the Miami Marine Studium continue.
Consider joining the friends of Marine Stadium and support our effort.
Village Green Man
Latest news:
Results of Engineering Study of Miami Marine Stadium
Friends of Marine Stadium and the World Monuments Fund are pleased to release the results of the engineering study which has analyzed the structural condition of the concrete in the Stadium. In a nutshell, we have good news-with a caveat.
While a study by City of Miami in the summer of 2008 estimated the costs of concrete restoration to be as high as $15 million, it was based on an examination of previous documents and a visual inspection. Our study, done by the highly respected engineering firm of Simpson Gumpertz and Heger (SGH), estimated the costs of the concrete work to be anywhere from $5.5 million to $8.5 million, depending upon how much work is done to extend the life of the facility. The SGH study was in-depth, utilizing core sampling and x-ray techniques to evaluate the structure.
SGH is especially well qualified to examine the Marine Stadium since they had done a study of the Stadium after Hurricane Andrew in 1993. In fact, Michael Brainerd, who was an engineer for SGH in 1993, was the Senior Project Engineer for this study. Structural Preservation Systems (SPS) provided the cost estimating for the City's study in 2008 as well as for our study.
The "qualifier" in this is that SGH has recommended that we examine the condition of the piles below the ground and under the seabed. We do not know their condition-and it is important for us to document this to insure a more accurate cost estimate. Therefore, we will have to fund a second study. Another caveat- the cost estimate provided by SGH does not include other necessary improvements such as: new seats, railings, bathrooms, ADA accessibility requirements.
The results of this study did not surprise Jack Meyer, the original engineer of the Stadium with Dignum Associates. Jack has been involved in the effort to save the Stadium since we started in winter 2008. He has provided us a complete set of engineering plans-which has been vital to our effort. Here's what Jack has said: "When we built the Stadium in 1964, it was built to the highest standards. The workmen took great pride in this project and it was very well engineered. When we poured the first concrete shell on the roof, I estimated that the roof would dip 18 inches. It didn't. It dipped six inches. That building is not going to fall down."
You can read the engineering study by going to our website, www.marinestadium.org and going to the section "City Reports". it is the first link in this section.
What Did You Experience At the Marine Stadium?
The Marine Stadium has a colorful and storied history. So many memorable events took place here during its 28 year run from 1964-1992: boat races, Easter Sunrise services, concerts of all types, sculling, TV shows, political rallies, boxing, and much, much more (to the left is Sammy Davis Jr. hugging Richard Nixon at a very famous campaign rally in 1972 ). We are hard at work trying to document these events. Click here to see the list we have compiled so far. We know the list in- complete, so email us with who or what you saw that is not included!
Better yet, please participate in our project to document great memories of the Marine Stadium. As you know, Girl Scout Hannah Imberman is compiling these memories for a book called IF SEATS COULD TALK. Just jot down your best, most personal memory of the Marine Stadium-and email it to Hannah at ifseatscouldtalk@gmail.com A couple of paragraphs is fine. We have over 70 stories so far!
A Busy Time For us
2010 is off to a stellar start. Students from three classes at the University of Miami-a Town Planning class, an MBA Finance Class, and an Architecture and Land Use Planning Class-will be collaborating to develop and test some alternatives for the Marine Stadium site and Basin area. We hope this will provide useful information as the City continues work on the Virginia Key Master Plan.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation held a Board meeting in Miami in January, with the Trustees and staff from the Regional Offices participating. We took them on a boat tour of the Basin and made a presentation about the Marine Stadium. We appreciate both the support and involvement of this important organization.
The Marine Stadium was featured in season premier of Burn Notice, the #1 rated show on Cable Television, on January 21. We noted a significant spike in website traffic after the show.
Since the beginning of January, we have made presentations to the following groups:
Downtown Miami Partnership
Coral Reef Yacht Club
South Florida Triathletes
Latin American Business Association
City of Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority
No matter where we go, the Marine Stadium is always well received. If there is a group or organization that you think would be interested in hearing a presentation about the Marine Stadium, please let us know!
Jorge Hernandez
Becky Roper Matkov
Don Worth
Friends of Marine Stadium
www.marinestadium.org
Consider joining the friends of Marine Stadium and support our effort.
Village Green Man
Latest news:
Results of Engineering Study of Miami Marine Stadium
Friends of Marine Stadium and the World Monuments Fund are pleased to release the results of the engineering study which has analyzed the structural condition of the concrete in the Stadium. In a nutshell, we have good news-with a caveat.
While a study by City of Miami in the summer of 2008 estimated the costs of concrete restoration to be as high as $15 million, it was based on an examination of previous documents and a visual inspection. Our study, done by the highly respected engineering firm of Simpson Gumpertz and Heger (SGH), estimated the costs of the concrete work to be anywhere from $5.5 million to $8.5 million, depending upon how much work is done to extend the life of the facility. The SGH study was in-depth, utilizing core sampling and x-ray techniques to evaluate the structure.
SGH is especially well qualified to examine the Marine Stadium since they had done a study of the Stadium after Hurricane Andrew in 1993. In fact, Michael Brainerd, who was an engineer for SGH in 1993, was the Senior Project Engineer for this study. Structural Preservation Systems (SPS) provided the cost estimating for the City's study in 2008 as well as for our study.
The "qualifier" in this is that SGH has recommended that we examine the condition of the piles below the ground and under the seabed. We do not know their condition-and it is important for us to document this to insure a more accurate cost estimate. Therefore, we will have to fund a second study. Another caveat- the cost estimate provided by SGH does not include other necessary improvements such as: new seats, railings, bathrooms, ADA accessibility requirements.
The results of this study did not surprise Jack Meyer, the original engineer of the Stadium with Dignum Associates. Jack has been involved in the effort to save the Stadium since we started in winter 2008. He has provided us a complete set of engineering plans-which has been vital to our effort. Here's what Jack has said: "When we built the Stadium in 1964, it was built to the highest standards. The workmen took great pride in this project and it was very well engineered. When we poured the first concrete shell on the roof, I estimated that the roof would dip 18 inches. It didn't. It dipped six inches. That building is not going to fall down."
You can read the engineering study by going to our website, www.marinestadium.org and going to the section "City Reports". it is the first link in this section.
What Did You Experience At the Marine Stadium?
The Marine Stadium has a colorful and storied history. So many memorable events took place here during its 28 year run from 1964-1992: boat races, Easter Sunrise services, concerts of all types, sculling, TV shows, political rallies, boxing, and much, much more (to the left is Sammy Davis Jr. hugging Richard Nixon at a very famous campaign rally in 1972 ). We are hard at work trying to document these events. Click here to see the list we have compiled so far. We know the list in- complete, so email us with who or what you saw that is not included!
Better yet, please participate in our project to document great memories of the Marine Stadium. As you know, Girl Scout Hannah Imberman is compiling these memories for a book called IF SEATS COULD TALK. Just jot down your best, most personal memory of the Marine Stadium-and email it to Hannah at ifseatscouldtalk@gmail.com A couple of paragraphs is fine. We have over 70 stories so far!
A Busy Time For us
2010 is off to a stellar start. Students from three classes at the University of Miami-a Town Planning class, an MBA Finance Class, and an Architecture and Land Use Planning Class-will be collaborating to develop and test some alternatives for the Marine Stadium site and Basin area. We hope this will provide useful information as the City continues work on the Virginia Key Master Plan.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation held a Board meeting in Miami in January, with the Trustees and staff from the Regional Offices participating. We took them on a boat tour of the Basin and made a presentation about the Marine Stadium. We appreciate both the support and involvement of this important organization.
The Marine Stadium was featured in season premier of Burn Notice, the #1 rated show on Cable Television, on January 21. We noted a significant spike in website traffic after the show.
Since the beginning of January, we have made presentations to the following groups:
Downtown Miami Partnership
Coral Reef Yacht Club
South Florida Triathletes
Latin American Business Association
City of Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority
No matter where we go, the Marine Stadium is always well received. If there is a group or organization that you think would be interested in hearing a presentation about the Marine Stadium, please let us know!
Jorge Hernandez
Becky Roper Matkov
Don Worth
Friends of Marine Stadium
www.marinestadium.org
Friday, January 29, 2010
Coral Gables Eco Expo - February 05, 2010
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Go Green Taskforce present the first Eco Expo to be held on February 05, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Coral Gables. This should be a great event and I congratulate the City of Coral Gables for moving in an even more sustainable direction.
Please see more details on the flyer below.
Village Green Man
Please see more details on the flyer below.
Village Green Man
Monday, January 18, 2010
Green Associate study review - January 23, 2010 @ 9 am
Join your Village Green Man teaching you how to pass the USGBC LEED Green Associate exam. This weekend... January 23, 2010 @ 9.00 to 1.30 pm
Village Green Man
The Techincal Review of the USGBC Green Associate Requirements course will provide a detailed technical review of the LEED® Green Associate requirements rating system and other related material to pass the US Green Building Council LEED Green Associate exam. Related topics will include the registration and certification process, LEED® Online and the role of the LEED AP® as well as an overview of the USGBC mission and current available rating systems. The course will be instructed by Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP® principal of Sebastian Eilert Architecture and adjunct faculty at the University of Miami. The course will provide snacks & refreshments. Registration, examination and related costs are the responsibility of the student. This course is not provided or endorsed by the USGBC or its affiliates.
Recent feedback from our LEED AP® Training Courses
“I did it!!!! Passed with a 179 grade. Thanks again.” – Naomi C. Harrison, LEED AP®, McHarry Associates
“I took the exam this past Tuesday 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 take the exam. Thanks again.” – Scott Flegel, LEED AP®, Premier Building Solutions Limited.
Location: Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center | 120 NE 27th Street #200, Miami, FL 33137
Cost: $210 for members | $250 for non-members
Sunday, January 17, 2010
TREEmendous Miami fundraiser - January 22 in Coral Gables!
The non-profit tree planting group, TREEmendous Miami, has worked to restore and increase the tree canopy in Miami-Dade County. In its 10 year history, TREEmendous Miami has been fortunate enough to sustain its many tree planting projects through city, county and state grants. We have planted trees at schools, in parks, along main thoroughfares such as US1 and lined numerous neighborhood streets with much needed shade and beautification fostering community pride. We have engaged thousands of volunteers in the process, including students who have earned community service hours whle learning how to plant and care for trees. Additionally, we check on and maintain our plantings.
We are now looking to the community -- individuals and businesses -- to invest in our environment by supporting future TREEmendous Miami tree planting projects including some environmentally endangered areas of the County, as well as additional schools, parks and neighborhoods.
On Friday, January 22, 2010, TREEmendous Miami will be having its first fundraising event at JohnMartin's Restaurant in Coral Gables on Miracle Mile. Appetizers will be provided by Green Gables Café and Publix Supermarkets. Please attend (see invitation below). If you are unable to attend, we hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to TREEmendous to help further our mission of planting, protecting and preserving trees in Miami-Dade County.
Friday, January 08, 2010
January 14. South Florida EGB series: Energy and Atmosphere
Upcoming event information:
Emerging Green Builders Present: How to LEED with Energy and Atmosphere Republic Services Corporate Headquarters, 1391 NW 136 Avenue, Sunrise, FL
Date: 14 January 2010, Thursday 06:00 PM
Emerging Green Builders Present: How to LEED with Energy and Atmosphere
You won't want to miss attending the next presentation in the UGSBC South Florida Chapter's Emerging Green Builders' popular "How to LEED" series. On January 14, in Sunrise, the beautiful and mega-efficient corporate headquarters of Republic Services will be the featured topic and tour. Registered to achieve LEED Silver Certification, the session will be broken into two highly educational components. Click on the flier below to learn more.
Friday, January 01, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Miami Herald feature of Sebastian Eilert
Great picture and some interesting thoughts about how guests can stay over if you have limited space. Read the article at Herald Online....
Village Green Man
http://www.miamiherald.com/781/story/1397302-p2.html
Village Green Man
http://www.miamiherald.com/781/story/1397302-p2.html
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
USGBC South Florida - New membership directory for sustainable firms
another great advancement by the US Green Building Council, South Florida Chapter. The addition of a membership directory. Find Sebastian Eilert right here:
http://usgbcsf.org/Content/Members/MemberPublicProfile.aspx?pageId=386430&memberId=1700484
Village Green Man
In the chapters words:
On behalf of our organization's Board of Directors, I am pleased to present a new benefit to our valued members. Effective immediately, the Chapter's popular website (www.usgbcsf.org) has added to its menu an online Membership Directory.
Check it out! You can use the Simple Search (on which the page opens) or utilize the Advanced Search to explore the list by any number of logical categories (e.g., company, LEED AP, industry sector, city, Branch) or any combination thereof.
This new benefit -- highly requested during our recent membership survey -- will allow individuals looking for green-building and sustainability professionals and companies to find you. As a benefit of membership, only USGBC South Florida members are listed.
The only thing that most members now need to do is take a few minutes to login and create your profile. After doing so, you will be able to register for events and special programs, renew online, and make donations to our nonprofit organization. You can update and maintain your email and personal profile; note your Branch affiliation(s); include your company's website, logo and a short summary about your company or yourself; list your professional accreditation ... and more. In short, we've designed this to be a terrific marketing tool for you.
A "current" membership and membership record will also allow you to receive the Chapter's discounted rates in the future when you register for a program or event, as well as free admission to our monthly Branch meetings. Obviously, too, an updated membership record will allow you to continue to receive communications from the Chapter. (Has your membership lapsed? To renew click here.)
The volunteer leadership of the USGBC South Florida Chapter hopes that you enjoy this new membership benefit. Please update your profile and please login to the website whenever you are going to register for Chapter events and Branch meetings. If you are having trouble logging in, click here and follow the instructions.
Thanks for your ongoing support of our nonprofit organization. If we can ever be of any assistance to you or your company or firm, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Take care ...
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Miami Marine Stadium Update - A great year for the Stadium!
As the year comes to an end, here is the latest from the Friends of Marine Stadium: Village Green Man
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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
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