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Emerging Professionals MeetUp Events

We are a young professionals group within the Kentucky Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Our objective is to encourage emerging professionals to grow their community, chapter, and careers. We meet at Ramsi's Cafe on the World 1293 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY from 5:30-7pm- Casual Networking

Register for upcoming MEETUP dates here:

• May 29th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Ramsi's Louisville
• June 19th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Ramsi's Louisville

tREegeneration design sessiontREegeneration Project

Treegeneration is a tree-house design competition that challenges you to explore nature for ideas that inspire a green future.

• tREegen construction meeting- Saturday, June 2. 12pm- Location TBD

 

 

Chris Head and Cliff AshburnerLEED CMP Sessions 

LEED CMP Sessions
Louisville - April 25 and Lexington - April 26

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC – SCHL International) successfully sponsored two days of educational sessions in partnership with the Kentucky USGBC. The programs were held in Louisville at the Holiday Inn Hurstbourne on April 25, 2012 and in Lexington at the Campbell House Crowne Plaza on April 26, 2012. Read and See More Photos HERE

 

 

Louisville Green Scene Report - March 28

The Kentucky USGBC Louisville Green Scene on Wednesday evening, March 28, 2012 was held at Ramsi’s Café on the World on Bardstown Road. It was a pleasant and energetic mixture of networking, fun and celebration. The celebration honored the leadership of Executive Director Joan Pauly over the last four years. This event was her last in that role.  Read More and See Photos HERE

Emerging Professionals MeetUp- April 3

Tuesday April 3rd at Ramsi's on Bardstown Road from 5:30-7pm- Casual Networking- MeetUp link here. 

We will also be meeting the third Tuesday of the month at the Highland Cleaners Discovery Center at 1401 Bardstown Road to work on our tREegeneration project. (5:30-7pm) 

 

LEED UP Lexington - April 18, Harshaw Trane

The Kentucky Chapter formed LEED UP events to better address the unique needs of Kentucky LEED practitioners. LEED UP is designed to share knowledge, best practices, bumps in the GBCI road and provide dialogue with peers. There are over 800 LEED Accredited Professionals in Kentucky alone. One of your colleagues is bound to have an answer or tip to an issue you may be struggling with on your project. You must be a LEED AP or LEED GA in order to attend a LEED UP.

LEED UP Event details HERE

Bowling Green Green Scene Report - March 20th

The Kentucky USGBC Bowling Green Green Scene was a success Tuesday evening March 20, 2012. Overtime Sports Bar offered a nice outdoor venue for our event guests. It provided a perfect (yet extremely warm for March) for networking and perfect atmosphere. Joan Pauly and Chris Head spoke briefly about upcoming chapter events and why being a member of the chapter is so beneficial. The remainder of the evening was devoted to meeting new friends and making new connections with a diverse group of people involved with the built environment sharing an interest in sustainability. Bowling Green has quietly been a hot bed of green construction and design.  Service One Credit Union bank building is a superior example of how the folks in Bowling Green are changing the built environment around them.  The chicken wings and salsa and chips were flowing for event attendees. Cold drinks on a HOT March night made everything nice. Plans are already underway for the next Green Scene in Bowling Green. Report by Chris Head, Events and Outreach Coordinator, KY USGBC

 

Paducah Green Scene Report - March 14th 

The Kentucky USGBC Paducah Green Scene was a great success Wednesday evening March 14, 2012. Max’s Brick Oven offered a great venue for our event guests. It provided a perfect venue for networking and great atmosphere. Joan Pauly and Chris Head spoke briefly about upcoming chapter events and why being a member of the chapter is so beneficial. The remainder of the evening was devoted to meeting new friends and making new connections with a diverse group of people involved with the built environment sharing an interest in sustainability. The brick oven pizza, Italian salad, and garlic shrimp were on point for hungry event attendees. Cold drinks on a warm night hit the spot. Plans are already underway for the next Paducah Green Scene. 

 

Click on the flier to see photos of the event

Lexington Green Scene Report - March 7th 

The Kentucky USGBC Lexington Green Scene was a great success Wednesday evening March 7, 2012. SkyBar on Main Street was a hit with enthusiastic participants. It provided a perfect venue for networking and great views of downtown Lexington. Joan Pauly and Chris Head spoke briefly about upcoming chapter events. The remainder of the evening was devoted to meeting old friends and making new connections with a diverse group of people involved with the built environment sharing an interest in sustainability. The miniature Kentucky Hot Brown snacks and generous drinks were a hit as well. Plans are already underway for the next Lexington Green Scene. Pictures and report by Communications Committee Member and Chapter Event Reporter Tom Hailey of Bristol Group.

 

LEED Green Associate Training Report

February 23, 2012 
Paul Sawyier Library, Frankfort 
By Chris Head, Events and Outreach Coordinator, Kentucky US Green Building Chapter 

The chapter held a LEED Green Associate Test Prep class on Thursday, February 23rd at the Paul Sawyier Library in Frankfort.  Ten class participants went over the finer points of the completing and passing the LEED GA test. Read more HERE.

 

LEED CMP Training Report

February 22, 2012 
Paul Sawyier Library, Frankfort
By Chris Head, Events and Outreach Coordinator, Kentucky US Green Building Chapter. 

The chapter held a Credential Maintenance Program session on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Paul Sawyier Library in Frankfort.  Ten chapter members earned 7 CE hours over the course of the day in three different modules.  David Freedman, LEED Faculty, from Atlanta, GA educated and led detailed discussions on Energy Modeling, LEED for Contractors, and the LEED Documentation Process. Read more HERE. 

 

AIA CSI Trade Fair - February 21 - Louisville

Chris Head and Laura Abbott at the KY USGBC booth - click on the photo to see more!

Among the various activities held at the AIA CSI Trade Fair, the Kentucky USGBC provided the morning programming on the topics of Enhanced Commissioning and a panel discussion on adoption of the International Green Construction Code in Kentucky.  Event reporting and photos courtesy of Tom Hailey, KY USGBC Communications. See more photos HERE. 

 

 

Jason Kruse of Turner led the tour.UK CAER LAB II Tour - February 15 - Lexington

Members of the Kentucky USGBC enjoyed a tour of the UK Center of Applied Energy Research Lab II in Lexington on February 15, 2012. Jason Kruse, LEED AP and Project Superintendent for Turner Construction led an informative tour of the building, which is still under construction. Before the walking tour, twenty four chapter members and participants on the project gathered in the conference room of an adjacent building and learned details from five of the construction team members. Some of the points covered involved the geothermal system, energy dashboard, heat recovery wheel, dry room, clean room, building orientation, and special spandrel glass product. The presentation was facilitated by the following people: • Tim Murphy - Murphy + Graves Architects • Chris Reeves - CMTA MEP Engineers • Candice Rogers - Paladin Commissioning Agent • Jason Kruse - Turner • Erin Sloan - Turner . Event reporting and PHOTOS courtesy of Tom Hailey, KY USGBC Communications. LEED Project Report by Vaughan Adkins

Third Annual Advocacy Day - Frankfort, KY  

Green was the color of the day in Frankfort, KY as the Kentucky Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held its third annual Advocacy Day at the capitol on January 24th.  Chapter volunteers conducted appointments with members of the House and Senate. 

The goal of these discussions was to create awareness of the chapter and its mission, educate and encourage participation in the Kentucky Green Schools caucus and build awareness of chapter supported House Bills 146: AN ACT relating to green cleaning products in schools and 255: AN ACT relating to the promotion of energy efficiency and making an appropriation therefor.  See event photos HERE

 

Rep. Adkins Announces Kentucky Green Schools Initiative

Frankfort, KY – January 12, 2012
Rep Rocky Adkins, (D-Sandy Hook) announced the Kentucky Green Schools Initiative, a broad collaborative legislative effort that will allow K-12 schools to achieve energy efficiencies, help small and mid-sized manufacturing facilities upgrade their energy systems and create jobs across Kentucky. KY USGBC Advocacy Chair Chris Tyler was part of the morning’s announcement. 

• Read more HERE.    
• See pictures HERE.

 

Richardsville Elementary, Bowling Green KentuckyKentucky Common Ground Event - November 2011

On November 29, state legislators and key decision makers from across the South and Midwest convened in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a closed-door summit to discuss the success of the green schools movement in the region and the best practices that can be applied to their own communities. Led by the bipartisan team of Kentucky State Representatives Jim DeCesare (R) and Mary Lou Marzian (D), and with support from volunteers with the local USGBC Chapter, the Kentucky legislature has unanimously adopted a resolution to form a Green Schools Caucus and pass legislation that encourages green construction standards in the Bluegrass State. See Photos HERE.