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This feature provides a regional look at Green Building Events and Case Studies. Click on the map above to browse events from one of five regions in Virginia, or select events or case studies from the text list below.
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Region One Events: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area

MAY 2008

May 14, 2008
Trends in Green Building
. Arlington, VA. A panel of speakers provides an overview of latest trends and practices in sustainable building in the Washington Metropolitan region. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org/_events/.

May 17, 2008
2008 Piedmont Alternative Energy EXPO
. Fauquier Fairgrounds, Warrenton, VA. The Expo will showcase the latest energy technologies that promise to reduce the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. For more information: www.rlep.org

May 20, 2008
LEED for New Construction and Renovations
. University of Maryland. One-day workshop providing an overview of the LEED rating system for new buildings and major renovation. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org/_events/.

JUNE 2008

June 12-13, 2008
Greener by Design
. Alexandria, VA. Produced by GreenBiz.com and Global Executive. A dynamic program of exclusive intimate sessions with innovative green product designers from some of the most well respected companies in the world. For more information: www.greenerbydesign08.com.

June 17, 2008
3rd Annual Potomac Watershed Trash Summit 2008
. Washington, DC. Presented by the Alice Ferguson Foundation. For more information: www.TrashFreePotomac.org.

June 24, 2008
Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation 201
. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. This much anticipated second course in the forthcoming accreditation program is for those who have taken Green Roof Design 101 or who already have basic green roof knowledge. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of a green roof team, and various issues and complexities involved in managing your green roof project and how to plan for success every time. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 30, 2008
Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing & Drainage 301
. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. This is GRHC’s third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. This new course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

NOVEMBER 2008

November 20, 2008
Green Wall Design 101 Introductory Course
. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. Through a series of case studies, this course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. This course provides information that you can put to work immediately. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

DECEMBER 2008

December 3, 2008
Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Medium 401
. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. This course will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices for plants and growing medium in green roofs. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

Region Two Events: Valley

Region Three Events: Mountain

MAY 2008

May 31, 2008
Global Warming Seminar
. Floyd, VA. Sponsored by AECP. For more information: www.aecp.org/home.shtml.

JUNE 2008

June 20-25, 2008
Bike Virginia 21ST Annual Tour: The Crooked Road
. Sponsored by Bike Virginia, the Commonwealth's largest, multi-day, recreational cycling event is moving west! For 2008, the cities of Bristol and Abingdon along with Kingsport, Tennessee, will play host to 2,000 cycling enthusiasts. Join us for this cycling delight as you savor five days of picturesque scenery, southern charm, and historic character while touring the official Birthplace of Country Music. For more information: www.bikevirginia.org.

Region Four Events: Central

MAY 2008

The State of High Performance Schools in Virginia -- May 8, 2008
Plan now to to attend this full-day workshop. Topics Include:
Green design and renovation that address indoor air quality and other high performance goals
U.S. EPA's Indoor Air Quality for Schools Program
LEED™ for Schools national overview and Virginia initiatives
Building retrofit case studies using performance contracting
ENERGY STAR tools for assessing energy usage
High performance schools from the construction contractor perspective
Lunchtime Keynote: Ronald Bogle, President and CEO, American Architectural Foundation — Presentation on their national program to provide resources to local community leaders engaged in the K-12 facility design and construction process.

May 8, 2008
Virginia Clean Energy Rally
. Richmond, VA. Sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network. For more information: www.chesapeakeclimate.org/index_va.cfm.

May 8, 2008
Biodiesel Seminar
. Prince George County, VA. Presented by The South Centre Corridors RC&D and Virginia Clean Cities. For more information: www.hrccc.org.

May 15, 2008
Green Drinks
. Richmond. VA. For more information: www.jrgbc.org/.

May 29, 2008
LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop
. Ashland, VA. Gain the knowledge needed to maximize commercial building performance, achieve LEED certification and take the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. Sponsored by JRGBC. For more information: www.jrgbc.org.

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 26, 2008
Virginia Conservation Network's Annual Celebration
. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. For more information: www.vcnva.org/events/.

NOVEMBER 2008

November 7-8, 2008
AECP 9th Annual Green Living and Energy Expo
. Roanoke, VA. Workshops included a Biofuels seminar, the House of Pressure, and presentations on residential solar, hybrid cars, global warming, on-demand water heaters, green roofs and much more. For more information: www.aecp.org/Expo/overview.shtml.

Region Five Events: Coast

MAY 2008

May 14-15, 2008
Eastern Virginia Energy Conservation Conference 2008
. Norfolk, VA. Sponsored by Old Dominion University. The theme is energy conservation. Proper management of available energy can go a long way toward dramatically reducing dependence. The program for this conference is aimed at manufacturing and general business, the municipalities, and will also benefit the government sector, especially the military. For more information: 757-683-5505.

May 15, 2008
Hampton Roads Green Drinks
. Virginia Beach, VA. Green Drinks this month will be held at Croc's eco-bistro experience. For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.

May 16-18, 2008
Tour de Chesapeake X Mathews County, Virginia -- A Great Place to Ride
. Organized by Bike Chesapeake. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a bike tour through the wonderful, scenic and flat Mathews County backroads along the Chesapeake Bay. For more information: www.bikevirginia.org.

JUNE 2008

June 7, 2008
Clean the Bay Day
. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, involves citizens in the restoration of their local environment and fosters public awareness of the problems that are caused in the Chesapeake Bay by marine debris and other forms of pollution. For more information: www.cbf.org/clean.

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 26-28, 2008
Northern Neck RiverRide 2008
. Organized by Bike Walk Virginia. For more information: www.riverride.org.

Region One Case Studies: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area

College of Graduate and Professional Studies Building #2
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Gannett/USA Today Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
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Glebe Elementary School
Arlington, Virginia
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John M. Langston High School Continuation & Langston-Brown Community Center
Arlington, Virginia
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National Association of Realtors, Washington office
Washington, DC
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National Geographic Society Headquarters
Washington, DC
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One and Two Potomac Yard/EPA Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
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Patriot Home
Purcellville, Virginia
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Pentagon Athletic Center
Arlington, Virginia
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Pentagon Metro Entrance Facility
Arlington, Virginia
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Pentagon Remote Delivery Facility
Arlington, Virginia
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T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria, Virginia
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The Tower Building at Tower Oaks
Rockville, Maryland
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U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters
Washington, DC
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Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Gainesville, Virginia
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Region Two Case Studies: Valley

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Region Three Case Studies: Mountain

Roanoke-Lee Street Housing Project
Blacksburg, Virginia
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Tekoa Boys Residential Campus
Christiansburg, Virginia
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Region Four Case Studies: Central

Amberleigh Development Residence
Richmond, Virginia
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CarMax Corporate Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
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Charlottesville's Downtown Transit Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Chesterfield Community Development Customer Service Center
Chesterfield County, Virginia
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Free Union Country School, New Arts Building
Free Union, Virginia
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Greenwood Elementary School
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Grishaw Residence
Richmond, Virginia
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Gunn Cottage
North Garden, Virginia
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Heilman Dining Center
Richmond, Virginia
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Kensington Avenue Residence
Richmond, Virginia
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Kersey Creek Elementary School
Hanover County, Virginia
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The Quarries ecoVillage (EarthCraft™ Home)
Schuyler, Virginia
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Richmond Federal Courthouse
Richmond, Virgina
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Terra Cielo Esmont, VA
Esmont, Virginia
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Waldorf School
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Weinstein Hall
Richmond, Virginia
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Winchester Greens
Richmond, Virginia
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The Woods at Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia
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Woolen Mills Residence
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Region Five Case Studies: Coast

Barksdale Field Dormitories
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Engineering & Computational Sciences Building
Norfolk, Virginia
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Ernie Morgan Environmental Action Center
Norfolk, Virginia
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Hermitage Elementary School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Personnel Support Facility
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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The Woods at Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia
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