Greening the built environment of the National Capital Region.

We Have Moved!!

by Tom Mawson, Executive Director

The National Capital Region chapter of USGBC has moved from Reston, Virginia to Washington, DC.

Our new office location is at 2101 L St., NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20037.

Please note: Our new mailing address is: 2100 M St., NW, Box 170-310, Washington, DC 20037

Our new phone # is: 202-742-3212

Our new FAX # is: 202/747-2977

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USGBC Offers LEED for Neighborhood Development 251 Course at ASLA Conference

by Anna Foden, Chapter Services Coordinator

USGBC is offering the LEED for Neighborhood Development 251 course in conjunction with the American Society of Landscape Architects' (ASLA) annual conference in Washington, DC on September 9th. The course takes place at the Walter Washington Convention Center.

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2010 ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO

by Anna Foden, Chapter Services Coordinator

The American Society of Landscape Architects extends a cordial invitation to USGBC National Capital Region Chapter members to attend the 2010 ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Washington, D.C., September 10-13.

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LEED Core Concepts & Strategies

by Anna Foden, Chapter Services Coordinator

The Hampton Roads Green Building Council is offering a LEED Core Concepts & Strategies technical workshop from USGBC on September 7, at Damuth Trane, Room Name: Training Center, 1100 Cavalier Blvd. , Chesapeake, VA 23323

This is a 200-level workshop intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED - including those with a stake in their company's or community's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential.

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GA Study Group Begins September 28

by Tom Mawson, Chapter Executive Director

The NCR chapter is offering a four-week study program to prepare individuals for the LEED-Green Associate (LEED-GA) accreditation exam. The next study group begins on September 28 in Rosslyn, Virginia.

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BD+C 301: Implementing the Building Design + Construction LEED Rating System

by Anna Foden, Chapter Services Coordinator

The North Carolina Triangle Chapter is offering a BD+C 301: Implementing the Building Design + Construction LEED Rating System technical workshop from USGBC on September 10, at McKimmon Center, North Carolina State University, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606

This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential.

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EP-USGBC Design Mentor Program

by Michen Miller, Chapter Administrative Assistant

USGBC National Capital Region's Emerging Professionals is partnering up with the National Building Museum (NBM) to take part in the NBM's Design Apprenticeship Program (DAP) for Fall 2010.

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Dell and Goodwill Launch Computer Recycling Program in Region

by Tom Mawson, Executive Director

Dell Computers and Goodwill have announced a new joint drop-off program to recycle used computers.

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