USGBC Texas Emerging Professionals Present: Toyota's Renewable Energy & COVID-19 Initiatives
July 21st, 2020
Online meeting
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
About the Event:
Mark Yamauchi from Toyota will be discussing Toyota's renewable energy goals and sustainability initiatives as a result of COVID-19.
In his capacity as Sustainability Manager at Toyota, Mark leads the efforts to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of the enterprise including those of the built environment and heads up strategic initiatives that focus on sustainability and operational efficiencies.
Most notably, he has led the efforts to integrate sustainability in the design and development of Toyota’s new North American Headquarters in Plano, Texas which has achieved LEED Platinum certification. With more than 25 years of experience in real estate and facilities and a LEED Accredited Professional since 2002, Mark has provided advice on sustainability to numerous organizations including non-profits, major corporations, and governments on the municipal, national, and international level.
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Join the USGBC Texas for a fun Texas-wide Trivia Happy Hour! Show off your sustainability knowledge and learn some new things! Grab some friends and bring a team! Everyone register separately and mark the Team Name in the provided field. Individuals are welcome too!
Hosted by USGBC Texas Gulf Coast, but open to everyone in Texas!
Zoom link will be sent out just prior to the meeting.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, August 8, 2020 Virtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
About this Event
For the last 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.
Texas Virtual USGBC Town Hall Executive MeetingLogin Details Provided Upon RegistrationAugust 11, 20209:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join USGBC and local leaders in Texas green building, resilience and sustainability communities for an engaging event featuring an address from USGBC's President and CEO, Mahesh Ramanujam.
Attendees will hear about Mahesh's vision for the future of USGBC and learn about LEED v4.1, the power of performance data and recertification, LEED Zero, and USGBC's Living Standard. The event will include a Q&A, emphasizing an open dialogue between Mahesh and local attendees.
USGBC Virtual Town Hall Executive Meeting: Texas
When: August 11
Where: Online
Register for the Texas Town Hall
Part of the larger South Central Town Hall Executive Meeting Series, this event will also be accompanied by two technical workshops. Join us for these deep-dive, intermediate level courses taught by USGBC staff experts!
The Next Evolution of LEED: v4.1 | August 12 | Register
Arc Performance Pro | August 13 | Register
DALLAS BUILD EXPO
NEW DATE: AUGUST 26-27, 2020 Kay Bailey Hutchison Center 650 S Griffin Street Dallas, Texas 75202
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check out new developments. In addition, you can try out new products, attend demonstrations and compare features and prices.
Build Expo also offers over 20 expert seminars and workshops covering many topics. These seminars and workshops will keep you updated with the changing business climate and allow you the chance to speak directly with the experts.
Tickets are available at upcoming chapter events in the Dallas area, or through the Build Expo website.
Register Here
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LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PREP COURSETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Kirksey Architecture 6909 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX, 770243:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free Class
About this EventIn order to achieve truly green projects, everyone on a project team – contractor, engineer, developer, owner, and others – need to understand green building principles. Kirksey EcoServices has developed a rigorous preparatory class focused on the LEED Green Associate exam and has graduated more than 2,200 industry partners.
With the growing influence of environmentally responsible design and construction practices, a knowledge of green building strategies is a valuable asset for anyone associated with the building industry. Kirksey's LEED Green Associate Prep Class is a resource for those who are interested in gaining the LEED Green Associate credential.
Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class participants are responsible for scheduling their exam date. For more information, visit www.gbci.org. There is a limit of two class attendances per person. Attendees must be 21 years or older. Kirksey reserves the right to cancel classes up to 48 hours in advance in the event of low registration. Kirksey does not offer a LEED AP prep class.
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
Evening with Your Regional Council
True Anomaly Brewing2021 Dallas St., Houston TX Thursday, October 22nd 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 5th brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
8th Wonder Brewery2202 Dallas St., Houston TX Thursday, December 3rd 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mix and mingle with green builders and sustainability professionals for the 6th and final brewery stop in our happy hour series this year.
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Gensler Houston909 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class
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
