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Region One Events: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area
JANUARY 2010
January 20, 2010
Gaithersburg Green Drinks. Gaithersburg, MD. Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Growlers (227 East Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg, MD) and network with other people who work in the environmental field. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. For more information: bsrinivasagam@dva-arch.com.
January 21, 2010
NOVA Green Drinks. Fairfax, VA. Once a month, people around the world that work in the environmental field or are interested in the environment, meet up for happy hour at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. It is an opportunity for the local sustainability community to socialize, network, and learn from one another. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA. For more information: http://novagreendrinks.com/.
January 26, 2010
NCR-USGBC Lunch and Learn Session — Greening Your Facility: LEED EB O&M. Washington, DC. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org.
January 27, 2010
National Capital Region USGBC Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. NCR members have the opportunity on January 27 to meet the new members of the chapter's Board of Directors and to help the Programs Committee plan the programs for our monthly networking events for 2010. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org/_events/details/198.
FEBRUARY 2010
February 2, 2010
NCR-USGBC Lunch and Learn Session — Greening Your Facility: LEED EB O&M Policies and Plans. Washington, DC. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org.
February 16, 2010
NOVA Green Drinks. Vienna, VA. Vienna Inn, 120 Maple Avenue E., Vienna, VA. Green Drinks meets every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8 PM. For more information: pam@vsbn.org.
February 16, 2010
Gaithersburg Green Drinks. Gaithersburg, MD. Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Growlers (227 East Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg, MD) and network with other people who work in the environmental field. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. For more information: bsrinivasagam@dva-arch.com.
Beginning February 19, 2010
LEED — Green Associate Study Group. Washington, DC. The NCR chapter is sponsoring a study group to prepare individuals for the LEED-Green Associate accreditation exam administered by the Green Building Certification Institute. Study group sessions will take place at 4-6 pm on four consecutive Tuesday afternoons beginning on February 19 and concluding on March 9. Each session consists of directed study on a LEED Rating System component area (site selection, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, water efficiency and indoor environmental quality). Each session includes facilitated and class discussion, handouts and sample exam questions. Registration does not include the LEED-Green Associate Study Guide (recommended for the study group) which is available from USGBC. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org/_events/details/203.
MARCH 2010
March 16, 2010
NOVA Green Drinks. Vienna, VA. Vienna Inn, 120 Maple Avenue E., Vienna, VA. Green Drinks meets every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8 PM. For more information: pam@vsbn.org.
March 16, 2010
Gaithersburg Green Drinks. Gaithersburg, MD. Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Growlers (227 East Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg, MD) and network with other people who work in the environmental field. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. For more information: bsrinivasagam@dva-arch.com.
JUNE 2010
June 21-23, 2010
Real Green Mid-Atlantic Conference and Expo. Washington DC. This conference offers an extraordinary opportunity for sustainability education. The conference will highlight discussions that focus on real progress and real solutions to environmental concerns that our industries face every day. For more information: www.usgbcncr.org.
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Region Two Events: Valley
JUNE 2010
June 25-30, 2010
23rd Annual Bike Virginia. Shenandoah Valley. Travel by bike through the Shenandoah Valley from Staunton to Harrisonburg. For more information: www.bikevirginia.org.
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Region Three Events: Mountain
JANUARY 2010
January-April 2010
Permaculture Design Course: Sustainability Strategies for the Blue Ridge. Harrisonburg, VA. This Permaculture Design Course lays the foundation for understanding and working with natural systems to design sustainable environments that produce food, shelter, and energy. It also provides participants with models of community development and extension by which they can create networks of support for themselves and empower others to do the same. The course provides tools to help design and develop urban or rural properties or neighborhoods in a sustainable manner, revitalize local communities, and restore ecological balance. This 12-day class will be take place Jan 15-18, Feb 12-15, March 13-14, and April 10-11 2010. For more information: www.blueridgepermaculture.net/.
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Region Four Events: Central
BPI training will review building shell, combustion safety, heating and cooling issues and solutions. Seasonal building considerations, cost effectiveness of different systems, sample energy and air infiltration audits and testing will also be covered. Find out more...
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JANUARY 2010
January 21, 2010
CityGREEN JRGBC Luncheon Series. Richmond, VA. The first luncheon of the year will explore building and how it relates to overall sustainability in a community. Two speakers will present at the luncheon, with a Q&A from the audience to follow. For more information: www.jrgbc.org.
January 21, 2010
Richmond Green Drinks. Richmond, VA. A simple and unstructured event where people interested in sustainability can get together to meet others, network, talk shop, learn something new, share something innovative or maybe even find a job! When you arrive, there will be someone to welcome you and have you fill out a name tag. It's a great time to chat with people you know as well as make new acquaintances. Everyone is welcome and is also welcome to invite others. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/richmondgreendrinks.
January 28, 2010
Fredericksburg Green Drinks. Fredericksburg, VA. Welcome to Fredericksburg Green Drinks! We're just a bunch of easy-going, eco-minded folks who like to chat green over a beer or glass of wine. And we'd like for you to join us! Be there at 6:00 PM on the last Thursday of each month at Amy's Cafe located at 103 W Cambridge Str., under the Falmouth Bridge. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/fredgreendrinks.
FEBRUARY 2010
February 2, 2010
CVCSI Product Expo. Charlottesville, VA. Sponsored by Construction Specifications Institute Central Virginia Chapter. For more information: http://csicentralva.org/index.html.
February 18-21, 2010
Maymont Flower and Garden Show. Richmond, VA For more information: www.jrgbc.org. For information on the Green Zone at the Maymont Flower & Garden Show, saee www.jrgbc.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/richmondshowdetails2010.pdf.
February 18, 2010
Fredericksburg Green Drinks. Fredericksburg, VA. Welcome to Fredericksburg Green Drinks! We're just a bunch of easy-going, eco-minded folks who like to chat green over a beer or glass of wine. And we'd like for you to join us! Be there at 6:00 PM on the last Thursday of each month at Amy's Cafe located at 103 W. Cambridge St., under the Falmouth Bridge. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/fredgreendrinks.
February 25, 2010
Richmond Green Drinks. Richmond, VA. A simple and unstructured event where people interested in sustainability can get together to meet others, network, talk shop, learn something new, share something innovative or maybe even find a job! When you arrive, there will be someone to welcome you and have you fill out a name tag. It's a great time to chat with people you know as well as make new acquaintances. Everyone is welcome and is also welcome to invite others. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/richmondgreendrinks.
MARCH 2010
March 12, 2010
LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop. Ashland, VA Sponsored by the James River GBC. For more information: www.jrgbc.org.
March 18, 2010
Fredericksburg Green Drinks. Fredericksburg, VA. Welcome to Fredericksburg Green Drinks! We're just a bunch of easy-going, eco-minded folks who like to chat green over a beer or glass of wine. And we'd like for you to join us! Be there at 6:00 PM on the last Thursday of each month at Amy's Cafe located at 103 W. Cambridge St., under the Falmouth Bridge. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/fredgreendrinks.
March 25, 2010
Richmond Green Drinks. Richmond, VA. A simple and unstructured event where people interested in sustainability can get together to meet others, network, talk shop, learn something new, share something innovative or maybe even find a job! When you arrive, there will be someone to welcome you and have you fill out a name tag. It's a great time to chat with people you know as well as make new acquaintances. Everyone is welcome and is also welcome to invite others. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/richmondgreendrinks.
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Region Five Events: Coast
JANUARY 2010
January 13, 2010
Green Drinks Norfolk. VA Meets from 5pm to 8pm at The Boot. For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.
January 21, 2010
Virginia Peninsula Green Drinks. Virginia Beach, VA. Held at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, VA Beach 23451 For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.
FEBRUARY 2010
February 10, 2010
Green Drinks Norfolk, VA. Meets from 5pm to 8pm at The Boot. For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.
February 18, 2010
Virginia Peninsula Green Drinks. Virginia Beach, VA. Held at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, VA Beach 23451 For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.
MARCH 2010
March 10, 2010
Green Drinks Norfolk, VA. Meets from 5pm to 8pm at The Boot. For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.
March 18, 2010
Virginia Peninsula Green Drinks. Virginia Beach, VA. Held at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, VA Beach 23451 For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.
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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
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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
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