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GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF & HOLIDAY RECEPTIONWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024Pella Fort Worth 3901 West Freeway, Ste. 101 Fort Worth, TX 76107 6:00 PM
Holiday Reception
WHERE: Pella Fort Worth WHEN: December 11th @ 6:00pm COST: Free to attend and free to submit competition entry INCLUDED: The first 10 teams to register will be provided a starter gingerbread kit Register Now COMPETITION RULES
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COMPETITION RULES
1. Teams will construct their confections at a location and time of their own choosing and bring the completed projects to Pella on Dec. 11. 2. Houses or structures should be completely edible (no glue or inedible accessories.) Nonedible items are limited to the display surface and lighting. 3. You may use any edible material that you like. You may use purchased materials, kits, or homemade materials that are edible 4. This event is for AIAFW, IIDA, USGBC Texas, CSI, TEXO, NAWIC, CDFW members, however member-led teams can include friends, family, consultants, etc. 5. Final entry must fit on 24”x24” display board or smaller. You may decorate the display board. 6. You may not pay another company to complete the design and build. 7. Each team may submit one entry. Individuals may submit one entry each. 8. Have fun!!! • Though not required, we encourage you to share updates of your progress on social media and tag us!
Iconic Architecture (Judged Category) Tallest Standing Structure (Judged Category) Best Holiday Themed (Judged Category) People’s Favorite (Voted on by Holiday Reception Attendees)
Peppermint Level - $750 | Sponsor will be listed as a “presenting sponsor” and will get a speaking opportunity at event in addition to benefits listed in categories below. Limited to one sponsor. Gumdrop Level - $500 | Sponsor is able to provide a table top at the event. Sponsor logo will be displayed at the event as well as digital marketing leading up to and following the event. Sprinkle Level - $250 | Sponsor logo will be displayed at the event as well as digital marketing leading up to and following the event. Frosting Level - Sponsor is to provide a raffle item of the sponsors choice. Retail price minimum $50.00.
GREEN COFFEE HOURThursday, Dec. 12, 20248:30 AM-9:30 AM
Boomtown Coffee
8oo Capitol St., Understory Houston, TX 77002
About the Event
The Guld Coast Region Council of USGBC-Texas hosts Green Coffee Hours, open to the public. This FREE event offers the opportunity to meet and network with people in green careers: architecture, engineering, sustainability, environmental governance professions, and more. For updates and additional information, please be sure to RSVP.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Gensler Houston
Virtual Training
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Class
About this Event
For more than 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course.
Conveniently scheduled on a Saturday morning, the four hour class is administered by Gensler employees who are passionate about sustainability in practice and have previously achieved their LEED GA credentials. The course is open to anyone in the community who is planning to take the LEED Green Associate Version 4 exam and is interested in attaining basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations.
From this course, you will learn how to address fundamental principles of green building, attain a basic knowledge of LEED rating systems and will receive recommended study material to aid in passing the exam. Feel free to also bring any general or specific questions regarding the exam you may have.
Gensler’s LEED GA prep course is offered five times annually, with an additional BD+C and ID+C course option offered during the year also. There is no class attendance limit and anyone 18 or older is able to register for the course. Four AIA Continuing Education Credits are available for session attendees.
In the event of below average registration, Gensler reserves the right to cancel the prep course up to 48 hours in advance. Please RSVP or email any questions to Gensler using the link below.
Instructors:
RIVES TAYLOR, FAIA, LEED Fellow
ALFONSO HERNANDEZ, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Adopt a Shoreline Saturday, Dec. 14, 20249:00 AM-11:00 AM
White Rock Lake
(see map below) Dallas, TX
About the Event:
Come volunteer with USGBC Texas at White Rock Lake Park and help keep it litter-free!
The Adopt-A-Shoreline program is a Dallas Park and Recreation Department program administered by For the Love of the Lake.
USGBC Texas has been assigned shoreline #6. FTLOTL will provide materials that support our cleaning needs (trash bags, gloves, etc.) that will be replenished as necessary.
Meet in the parking area for the Winfrey Point Baseball Fields.
Show your support by sponsoring the Building Transformation Forum! Available benefits include speaking opportunities, brand visibility and recognition, complimentary tickets, and more.
Contact Rebecca Knight or Jonathan Kraatz if you are interested in supporting this forum.
USGBC Texas Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 1801 Royal Lane, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75229
Contact us at chapter@usgbctexas.org or at 214-571-9244
