TITLE: Green Music Fest™DATE: 6/26/2010 & 6/27/2010TIME: 12:00-10:00 PMLOCATION: Chicago Avenue, between Ashland & NobleFEE: $5 suggested donationThere is something for everyone at Green Music Fest™! Coordinated by the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce (WTCCC) and sponsored in part by the Chicago Department of Environment’s Chicago Center for Green Technology, two live music stages, local vendors of green technology and services, local retailers, food and drink, and family-friendly activities and programming will all be featured at the second annual Green Music Fest™ this summer in West Town. Proceeds benefit WTCCC and the Chicago Center for Green Technology.

For more information, visit www.greenmusicfestchicago.com. To inquire about exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, please call 312-850-9390 or e-mail info@westtownchamber.org.

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL–ILLINOIS CHAPTER

The USGBC-Illinois Chapter leads the regional transformation of the built environment to become ecologically sustainable, profitable and healthy. The Chapter works to achieve this through advocacy, collaboration and education, including LEED™ Extra Credit Seminars, Green Building for Contractors, and a variety of other green building related programs and events throughout the region. The Chapter is located at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite #946. For information on Chapter programs and events, please visit the website at www.usgbc-chicago.org or call (312) 245-8300.

LEED™ Extra Credit SessionsLEED™ Extra Credit sessions have been integrated into the Chicago Center for Green Technology’s Green Tech U educational program. There is a fee of $10 for members, $15 non-members, for these seminars and pre-registration is required. Please visit www.usgbc-chicago.org to register, payment is taken at registration. Look for the USGBC–Illinois Chapter logo to indicate co-sponsored seminars throughout the GTU seminar listing.

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CHICAGO CENTER FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGY

The chicago center for green Technology is the first rehabilitated municipal building in the nation to receive the LEED™ Platinum rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. Mayor Richard M. Daley dedicated the building in 2002 and it has gone on to become a national model for sustainable design and technology.

The center serves as the most comprehensive green design educational resource in the Midwest. We promote and advance sustainable homes, workplaces and communities to enhance the quality of urban life. We work to facilitate this through educational programming and training, research and demonstration and by acting as a resource network.

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Guided tours are available for groups of ten or more. Tours are offered Monday– Saturday at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. A minimum of two weeks advanced registration is required. To obtain a Tour Request Form, visit our website at www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech or call (312) 746-9642.

Smaller groups are encouraged to take a self-guided tour during business hours. Self-guided tour brochures are available at the front desk. reSource ceNTer

The Green Building Resource Center is an invaluable tool for those interested in learning about sustainability, green technology and green building. We are open to the public six days a week and are accessible to anyone–from green building experts to Chicago homeowners. Our resources include:

• Knowledgeable staff• Ecolect green materials database• BuildingGreen Kiosk–Featuring full public access to the BuildingGreen Suite• Sample library of eco-friendly building and design materials• Reference books & web resources• US Green Building Council–LEED® reference materials• Periodicals, newsletters and industry journals

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The Chicago Center for Green Technology’s Green Tech U Program has been developed in response to the increasing demand for educational resources in green technology in Chicago. Green Tech U seminars provide an opportunity to meet like-minded people, expand professional networks and increase knowledge of sustainability, green building and public policy. All Green Tech U seminars are available to any interested individuals throughout the year.

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REGISTRATION:Advance registration is required for all Green Tech U seminars, unless otherwise noted. You may register by calling (312) 746-9642, or email your desired class and contact information to greentech@cityofchicago.org with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.

coST:Unless otherwise specified in the program description, Green Tech U seminars are free to the public.

CERTIFICATES:Green Tech U offers certificates in the following subject areas:• Architecture• Building and Construction Management• Engineering• Green Business• Green Home and Garden• Interior Design

To register for a certificate, participants must fill out a Program Registration form. Registrants must then complete six eligible seminars within a 12-month period; one of the six seminars must be the foundation course, Ecology of Design. Please sign in before each seminar on the sign-in form, specifying what certificate(s) you are pursuing.

Once the six seminar minimum has been met, attendees are responsible for completing the Certificate Tracking and Application form, and submitting it to a Green Building Resource Center staff member, e-mailing it to greentech@ cityofchicago.org, or faxing it to (312) 746-9778. Please call (312) 746-9642 or e-mail for assistance.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: AIA CEU Registered ProviderThe center provides continuing education credits for architects and engineers as an AIA CEU Registered Provider and for Illinois Department of Professional Regulation license renewal. While we report CEUs for registered AIA members who have signed the Provider Form B at sign-in, it is up to the participant to self-report for other continuing education credits with the provided certificates of Attendance. These forms apply only towards professional continuing education credits–they are not required as verification for Green Tech U attendance by the Chicago Center for Green Technology. To be valid, a staff member must sign the form upon completion of the seminar.

SEMINARS:A complete seminar listing is located in this brochure, or online at: www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech.

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TITLE: Big. Bold. Visionary. Chicago Considers the Next Century.DATES: 5/4/2010–8/28/2010 TIME: Open during regular building hoursLOCATION: 2nd Floor Hallway, Chicago Center for Green TechnologyFEE: Free, open to the publicDaniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago did more than provide a vision for Chicago in the 20th century. It established a precedent of dreaming big and thinking boldly that every generation of Chicagoans since has firmly embraced. This exhibition taps current Chicago architects, planners and landscape architects for their visions of the city and region in the 21st century and beyond. Some are comprehensive; proposing radically different forms that might someday make Chicago a place unrecognizable to our contemporary eyes. The ideas are rich and diverse, representative of the many influences that have made this city the world capital of architecture. All are fundamentally Big, Bold, and Visionary in the mold of Daniel Burnham. This exhibition showcases a select number of projects originally on display at the Chicago Tourism Center Gallery, during Chicago’s Centennial Celebration of The Burnham Plan. A collaboration between the Burnham Plan Centennial Committee and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the initial installment was curated by Edward Keegan.

TITLE: GREEN INSIDE OUT (In partnership withthe Chicago Architecture Foundation)DATES: 5/15/2010; 6/12/2010; 7/10/2010; 8/7/2010TIME: 10:30 AM–12:30 PMLOCATION: Archicenter Shop, Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave.FEE: CAF Member, FREE; Non-member, $15; Senior $12RESERVATION: None required; Groups of 10 or more cannot join public tours without 4 weeks advance notice. Contact the CAF Tour Dept. to make arrangements for your group: (312) 922-3432 x226 or grouptours@architecture.org. This tour will address ways architects have (or have not) taken the environment into consideration over the past century of commercial design in Chicago’s Loop–the birthplace of the skyscraper. We will observe how Chicago School architects maximized natural light and air, how mid-century modern buildings used technology to control their interior environments, and how beginning in the early 1980s, concerns about energy efficiency began to affect the design of commercial high-rises. The tour will also discuss current trends of green architecture including district cooling plants, rooftop gardens and commercial interiors. Includes visits to the offices of architecture firms HOK and OWP/P.

NOTE: A photo ID is required for all participants to gain access to the interior portion of the tour.

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What Consumers Should Know AboutForest Certification

NOTE: Registration is limited to 20 students per session; students will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Spots may only be reserved by the receipt of payment ($75, check only made payable to “Chicago Center for Green Technology) no later than two weeks prior to the first class. Before mailing in payment, please call (312) 746-4155 for availability. Limited scholarships are available.

TITLE: Summer Reading at CCGTBOOK: In Defense of Food, Michael PollanDATE: 7/31/10TIME: 10:00-11:30 AMMODERATORS: Lindsey Elton, Chicago Green Homes Program and Kelly Reiss, WRD EnvironmentalLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento BlvdWith BBQ and the summer growing season in full swing, food is on everyone’s mind. Please join us as we discuss Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food. Pollan’s research and mantra: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants,” will help guide our discussion. We will share ideas about what food choices mean to the individual and community, local farming and food culture, our diets’ impacts on our carbon footprint and much more.

Join CCGT staff and volunteers to discuss our featured summer reading. It is recommended that you read the book in advance so you are prepared for discussion. You may find this title at many of the 50 Chicago Public Library branches across the city or for a reasonable price at one of the many used bookstores across the city and online.

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TITLE: Safety First: A Detailed Look at Combustion Appliances in the HomeDATE: 8/10/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Corbett Lunsford, Green Dream Group/IAERHPPLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.The combustion process has several byproducts, two of which are carbon monoxide and fire! Through an exploration of your home as a system, we begin to see how honest mistakes elsewhere in the house can thwart the safety features of any one combustion appliance. Corbett Lunsford of Green Dream Group demonstrates pressure systems in the home, diagnostic testing for unsafe conditions, and answers your questions about this overlooked issue.

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TITLE: Ask a Green ArchitectDATE: 5/1/2009TIME: 12:00-2:00 PMSPEAKER: Chris Turley, AIA Registered ArchitectLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Following our GTU seminar “Working with an Architect,” collect your ideas, drawings, photos, and clippings and bring them to visit with a licensed AIA architect to discuss strategies and ideas for your project. Appointments will last approximately 20 minutes and will only be given to participants with reservations. To reserve a time slot please contact Megan at Chicago AIA at (312) 376-2725 or bellm@aiachicago.org.

TITLE: Chicago Solar POWERUP!DATE: Session I 7/13-7/16; Session II 7/20-7/23 (Tuesday-Friday)–Finale Event 7/24/2010TIME: 8:30 AM-12:00 PMINSTRUCTOR: Josie Elbert, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Educator and Jennifer Wolf, High School Science TeacherLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.LEVEL: Students, ages 9-13REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/30/2010FEE: $75The Chicago Center for Green Technology invites future scientists, engineers, and designers to the 5th annual Chicago Solar Powerup! Solar Powerup gives students ages 9-13 the opportunity to design, build, and race model solar powered cars while learning about renewable energy resources. Students are given instruction in photovoltaic technology and opportunities to experiment with various design factors and thoroughly test their models. The workshops culminate in a drag race tournament at the chicago center for green Technology Saturday, July 24 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

TITLE: Working with a Green ArchitectDATE: 5/1/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Chris Turley, Turley ArchitectsLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Presented by three licensed AIA Architects that own their own residential housing focused firms, this seminar will focus on how to prepare for a project on your home, the special considerations that doing a green project creates in the process, how to select the right architect and other team members, and how to optimize the project for the minimum problems and the maximum value. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: This seminar will be immediately followed immediately by special program “Ask a Green Architect.” Refer to page 20 for details.

TITLE: Chicago RiverwalkDATE: 5/5/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Richard Wilson, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP;Michelle Woods, Chicago Department of Transportation LOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan AvenueOnce completed, the Chicago Riverwalk will become a unique pedestrian waterfront that will be universally accessible and accommodate passive and active recreation. Join Wilson and Woods for an overview of the planning and development of new amenities along the Main Branch of the Chicago River, which will result in a new civic focal point and green amenity for the city of Chicago. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

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Seminars are listed in chronological order. The certificate titles directly below are color-coded and cross referenced with the dots after each seminar description indicating towards which Green Tech U certificate each seminar counts.

• Architecture• Building & construction MAnAgeMent• engineering• green Business• green hoMe & gArden• interior design

Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is required. You are welcome to attend any class independently of registering for a certificate track. Please note the location for each seminar.

TITLE: Demystifying LEED™ for HomesDATE: 7/27/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Jason LaFleur, Alliance for Environmental SustainabilityLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.The US Green Building Council’s residential rating system, LEED™ for Homes, covers major home renovations and new construction of single-family homes, multi-family apartments and condos, and mixed-use residential buildings. Learn how LEED™ homes are healthier, more comfortable and have lower utility bills. Common myths such as cost and complexity will be dispelled, and the benefits of the LEED™ for Homes rating system will be featured, using local Chicago projects as case studies. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Constructing Rain Gardens and Bioswales:New Tools for Sustainable Site DevelopmentDATE: 7/29/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Tom Barrett, Green Water Infrastructure, Inc.LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.In its Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers rated our nation’s wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water systems a “D” minus, the lowest grade in any infrastructure category. Rainwater gardens and bioswales are transformative approaches to sustainable site development. Constructing Rain Gardens and Bioswales is part of a continuing series of engineering solutions to water management that protects, restores, and mimics the natural water cycle. Rain gardens and bioswales incorporate both the natural environment and engineered systems to provide clean water, conserve ecosystems, and provide a wide variety of benefits for people and wildlife. Additionally, all this can be accomplished at a significantly lower cost than conventional concrete and mortar infrastructure. Join Tom Barrett as he explains how the use of locally produced water helps develop a “natural approach” to the efficient use of water and relieves stormwater management issues. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Sustainable Materials for the Home LandscapeDATE: 8/3/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Mark Moxley and Andrew Clauson, Lake Street SupplyLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.are you interested in improving your home landscape but would prefer to do so using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods? There are numerous new green products for the garden and you won’t have to sacrifice beauty or pay more. Join landscape professionals Mark and Andrew-they’ll tell you what they know!

TITLE: LEED™ EC: Economics and Feasibilityfor Onsite Solar Energy SystemsDATE: 5/6/2010TIME: 5:30-8:00 PMMODERATOR: Jason La Fleur, Eco AchieversLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.FEE: $10 members, $15 non-membersWhat is the economic feasibility of solar energy systems in Illinois? After a brief overview of solar technologies available, we will discuss the market for solar energy, including case studies where solar energy has been implemented. Different economic analyses and impacts will be explored for specific projects in both residential and commercial construction. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: Registration for LEED™ Extra Credit Seminars administered by the U.S. Green Building Council–Illinois Chapter is taken through the USGBC–Illinois website at www.usgbc-chicago.org. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Composting with WormsDATE: 5/8/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Amber Gribben, Urban Worm GirlLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.learn about the benefits of composting your food scraps and paper waste using the wisdom and efficiency of the red wiggler worms. Urban Worm Girl will teach you how this simple, clean, and odorless method of composting can be done in your house, condo, or apartment. Plus, you’ll learn some amazing facts about our friends the worms while you’re there!

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TITLE: The Future and Your Business: Issues and Trends for the Sustainably-Minded Enterprise (CSBA 109)DATE: 7/20/2010TIME: 3:00-5:30PMSPEAKER: Peter Nicholson, Foresight Design Initiative;Additional special guests TBA LOCATION: Women’s Business Development Center,8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400COST: $45 for CSBA members; $65 for Delegate Agencies, LIRI Council Members, WBDC Businesses, & Students (with ID); $90 for non-membersSustainably-minded enterprises are inherent leaders and need to keep a sharp eye focused on the future in order to maintain their market advantage, avoid pitfalls, and to grow and thrive. For the busy businessperson, however, it can be difficult to step away from current priorities and consider what forces are shaping their future and how to respond. This seminar empowers participants by providing a deeper understanding of “where all of this is going.” An opportunity for participants to reflect on and discuss how these issues could challenge their company’s development, or present new opportunities, will be incorporated.

NOTE: Registration for Green Business seminars administered by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance is taken through CSBA’s website, http://csba20jul10.eventbrite.com. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: CCGT Landscape ID TourDATE: 7/22/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Martie Brennan, Chicago Department of EnvironmentLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.From a designated Brownfield only a decade ago, to a thriving natural landscape, CCGT’s campus features native and urban tolerant plants that offer a variety of benefits. Native plants have grown to adapt to the region, building up a tolerance to the local diseases and pests, Midwest climate highs and lows and times of drought and intense rain. Our calculated plant choices also provide wildlife habitat, urban heat island mediation and stormwater management benefits. Join Greencorps Chicago horticulturist Martie Brennan for our first CCGT plant ID tour!

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TITLE: Anatomy of a Sustainable Enterprise Business Plan (CSBA 106)DATE: 5/10/2010TIME: 3:00-5:30PMSPEAKER: Barry Bursak, Entrepreneur and Peter Nicholson, Foresight Design InitiativeLOCATION: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400 COST: $45 for CSBA members; $65 for Delegate Agencies, LIRI Council Members, WBDC Businesses, & Students (with ID); $90 for non-membersThis seminar is for business owners and managers who need to develop a solid business plan to launch and/or grow their green/sustainable business. Focus will be on the main areas of the business plan, including: market opportunity, product/service, sales & marketing, finance, and management. We will use an actual business plan as an example. Attention will be paid to sustainability as part of the business plan. Whether you are looking for outside capital or want an actionable roadmap to grow, this will be an informative workshop that covers the basics.

NOTE: Registration for Green Business seminars administered by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance is taken through CSBA’s website, http://csba10may10 .eventbrite.com. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Case Study: Logan Square KitchenDATE: 5/11/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00SPEAKER: Zina Murray, Logan Square Kitchen; Jean Dufresne, SPACE Architects+Planners; Sachin Anand, dbHMSLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Logan Square Kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen incubator and private event space located at 2333 N. Milwaukee Ave. This seminar chronicles the transformation of a blighted foreclosure at 2333 N. Milwaukee Ave. into a LEED Gold Commercial Interior. Key elements include historic preservation, operating a social enterprise, local salvaged materials, energy efficiency and commercial kitchen design. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Residential Energy ModelingDATE: 7/8/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Tim Heppner, Sustainability Designer, Builder and ConsultantLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Bring your pencil, paper and dust off your slide-ruler–Chicago Green Homes Program expert Tim Heppner is going to broaden your knowledge about the fundamentals of making your home’s envelope more energy efficient, using building science math. This class will discuss forms of heat flow, air infiltration, stack effect, U-values, net R-values, insolation factors, solar heat gain coefficients, and demonstrate how to use the formulas to calculate a Residential Energy Model. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Chicago Green Homes ProgramDATE: 7/15/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Timothy Heppner and Team, Chicago Green Homes ProgramLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Building green generates a number of positive impacts, from the increased market value of a home to lowered CO2 emissions. The Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP) provides an integrated design approach for homeowners, residential builders and developers looking to incorporate sustainable, “green” design into their own residential building. The CGHP equips participants with the tools and resources needed to meet their building goals, and ultimately achieve a sustainable environment for us all. Join lead consultant, Tim Heppner, and CGHP team members for an interactive program discussion, including innovative design features, requirements and enrollment opportunities. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: A Chicago First: Green Condo CertificationDATE: 7/17/2010TIME: 1:00-3:00 PMSPEAKER: Lisa Elkins and Ron Elkins, 2 Point Perspective Inc.LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Join architects Lisa and Ron Elkins of eco-focused architectural firm 2 Point Perspective as they showcase their design for “greenovating” an existing West Loop condo unit. When the conscientious clients became frustrated that there were no certification options to distinguish their super-green single condo unit, the team approached the city and was deemed worthy of submitting for the Chicago Green Home Program. In addition to revealing the stylish materials and creative techniques that made this project green, an overview of the Chicago Green Home Program and the differences between designing for condos vs. homes will be covered. AIA/CES: 2

TITLE: Anti-Greenwashing Seminar (CSBA 108)DATE: 6/25/2010TIME: 3:00-5:30PMSPEAKER: Peter Nicholson, Foresight Design Initiative and Bill Barnes, AttorneyLOCATION: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400COST: $45 for CSBA members; $65 for Delegate Agencies, LIRI Council Members, WBDC Businesses, & Students (with ID); $90 for non-membersCommunicating a company’s attributes meaningfully and accurately has become a required core competency of all sustainability-minded enterprises. This seminar covers the many legal and practical issues involved with this important topic. The course includes expert presentations, case studies, participant discussion, and a comprehensive resource guide all designed to empower participants with relevant knowledge and useful tools. Whether you are developing a product or communicating a message, the principles and pitfalls of greenwashing need to be apparent to everyone in your organization. Come learn how what you don’t know (or inadvertently are doing) can hurt you.

NOTE: Registration for Green Business seminars administered by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance is taken through CSBA’s website, http://csba25jun10.eventbrite.com. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Tracing the Evolution of SustainabilityDATE: 7/6/010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Rich Mazzuca and Gary Keclik, Sustainable Environmentsby Design, LLCLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.From the ancient Puebloan peoples of North America’s southwest through the Roman Empire to recent civilizations, humanity’s interference in ecological systems frequently had disastrous consequences. The built environment offers an opportunity to use available technology to achieve significant and measurable change. This seminar focuses on the fundamentals of the Environmental Movement, the most important areas of environmental concern, and the foundations of green building. Attendees will receive an outline of the evolution of sustainability and a list of related digital resources. Participation in a discussion on the urgency of employing green building practices as an alternative to unsustainable practices is encouraged. AIA/CEU: 2

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TITLE: Transformative Systems

DATE: 5/12/2010

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SPEAKER: Gordon Gill, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

LOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue

Gill of Chicago’s Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture discusses systems and

strategies for reducing energy consumption and carbon within and between

buildings and, ultimately, between city blocks. These concepts, which are part

of the firm’s Chicago Decarbonization Plan, help articulate a transformative

approach that integrates architecture, engineering, and urban planning to

address energy and carbon management. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early;

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TITLE: Clean Energy Policy and Energy Programs for Illinois Consumers

DATE: 5/13/2010

TIME: 6:00-8:00

SPEAKER: Annie Warnock and Celia Christensen, Citizen’s Utility Board

LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.

You have already switched over to CFLs, so what is next? Join experts from the

Citizens Utility Board (CUB), the country’s premiere utility watchdog group, for

a discussion of everything consumers should know about our energy future. You

will find out about the latest clean energy policies in Illinois, hear about rebates

and loans that can make you become more energy-efficient, and learn about

how to calculate your own home’s carbon footprint.

TITLE: Green Renovation: Materials Options

DATE: 5/18/2010

TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM

SPEAKER: Jenny Babcock, Green Depot

LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.

This seminar will cover green products and finishes available on the

market that save money, are sustainable and look great. We will focus on local

materials and samples will be available to view. We will discuss interior design

elements, popular color palettes and combinations of materials. Jenny will also

provide some ideas to show how you can save money by using materials more

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TITLE: Chicago’s Sustainable Branch LibrariesDATE: 5/19/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Basil Souder, Lohan Anderson and Michael Elsen,BauerLatoza StudioLocation: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue Lohan Anderson is leading a team including BauerLatoza Studio to design the building, site, and landscape for two new prototype libraries for the Chicago Public Library and the Public Building Commission of Chicago. Fully utilizing the potential of the design team LEED™ charette, the designs will provide positive sustainable design examples for their neighborhoods and the region. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

TITLE: Energy Retrofit Results: Experience from Chicago Case StudiesDATE: 5/22/2010TIME: 1:00-3:00 PMSPEAKER: Cheryl Pomeroy, EzingLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Is energy efficiency in your home really easy, simple, and quick--just buy a product or call a contractor? energy auditors involved in home retrofits know the challenges involved in crafting and overseeing a customized, cost-effective work plan for your home. This seminar will review several energy reduction retrofit jobs overseen by the presenter, a certified RESNET Energy Rater. She will discuss the results and strategies for a variety of homes.

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TITLE: Ecology of DesignDATE: 6/22/2010 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Michael Iversen, University of Illinois at ChicagoLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.The Ecology of Design is based on the study of integrated human/natural environments as complex dynamical ecosystems, which are being stressed from the convergence of urbanization, fossil-fuel energy depletion, and climatic change. Using an ecosystem-based approach, design is viewed as the intentional shaping of energy, material, information and monetary flows that act as inputs and outputs of an urbanized ecosystem. The inventory and analysis of these system flows may then serve as the basis for informed design decisions and policymaking. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: IPRO: Zero CommunIITyDATE: 6/24/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Steve Beck, Coda LLC and Bryan Zacharias, IPRO Team MemberLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.An Inter-Professional Project - IPRO is a team-based learning environment in which Illinois Institute of Technology students, from various concentrations and disciplines, work together to solve a real-world problem. In considering a net-zero energy community, Zero CommunIITy - IPRO, initially committed to energy reducing tactics. Energy usage was innovatively reduced utilizing technology, unit planning, building systems, construction methods, and community planning. Utilizing this ‘energy conscious design approach’ allowed the team to produce the required energy on-site, easily meeting their goal of a net-zero energy community. We are anxious to share the most recent results of our team’s work. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: The Water-Wise HomeDATE: 6/8/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Jason LaFleur, Alliance for Environmental SustainabilityLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Water has been called the “the new oil.” Learn how to reduce your water usage and utility bill by up to 30%. The course covers practical ways to reduce consumption of this precious resource both inside and outside your home, including graywater irrigation systems, rain barrels, and more.

TITLE: The Benefit of Porous Pavement SystemsDATE: 6/10/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Dan Salsinger, ERO-TEXLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Porous pavement systems offer unique advantages over traditional hard surface pavements. This seminar will introduce how these systems can address today’s environmental issues and stormwater management requirements in an attractive and cost effective way. This seminar will discuss several porous pavement applications that are currently on the market and will look at case studies where these options have been installed.

TITLE: Touring Wrightwood Crossing: a LEED™ PlatinumFor-profit Residential BuildingDATE: 6/12/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Andrew C. Wilson and Josh Canale, [1016] Architecture, Inc.LOCATION: Wrightwood Crossing Building Site, 1307 W. Wrightwood Ave.Building on the previous “Designing Wrightwood Crossing” event, please join the architects on a guided site tour showing all of the green strategies employed at Wrightwood Crossing. You will tour both finished and unfinished spaces to see first-hand how LEED™ Platinum buildings can be achieved in urban environments like Chicago. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: Registration for this seminar is limited to 20 and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. E-mail Greentech@cityofchicago.org to register.

TITLE: LEED™ Professional Credentials & MaintenanceDATE: 6/17/2010 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Katie Kaluzny, U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois ChapterLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.This session will explore the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) professional credential and maintenance system. You’ll learn about the new, tiered LEED™ exams, the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), how to maintain your LEED™ AP status, and/or how to become a LEED™ Green Associate or LEED™ AP with Specialty. The session will also cover exam eligibility requirements, testing specifics and available study tools and resources. AIA/CEU: 2 1114

TITLE: Navigating the Environmental Asset Maze–Carbon Offsets, RECs, RINs, and Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs)DATE: 5/25/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Brian Dolan, Scott Maloney and Rory Gopaul, Carbon Solutions GroupLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Environmental assets have the potential to increase environmental awareness, lower emissions, incentivize sustainable projects, and promote a more sustainable planet. Unfortunately, environmental assets are frequently used incorrectly for the wrong sustainability claim, or are advertised as having more or different environmental benefits than they actually contain. This presentation will clarify these issues by identifying individual environmental assets and detail-ing how they are created, certified, monitored, and how they should be used to make appropriate environmental claims. Green buildings and communities are in a unique position to incentivize the generators of these assets further. This session details the present and future uses of environmental assets in green building projects within LEED™. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: A Look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Organic Principles in the Context of Today’s Sustainable InitiativesDATE: 5/26/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Lira Luis, Atelier Lira Luis LLCLOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue Wright’s Taliesin has become regarded as a living laboratory for sustainable design. The pairing of the native landscape with Wright’s organic architecture provides the perfect setting for studying the relationship between the natural and built environment. Luis discusses living in Taliesin shelters, highlighting the “learning-by-doing” methodology and how this strategy can be applied to achieving sustainable benchmarks in LEED™. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

TITLE: Designing Wrightwood Crossing: A Case Study of a LEED™ Platinum For-profit Residential BuildingDATE: 5/27/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Andrew C. Wilson and Josh Canale, [1016] Architecture, Inc.LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Hear a first–hand account of the process of designing a building to LEED™ Platinum standards in the City of Chicago. The talk will touch on broad sustainability issues, such as the importance of infill development, as well as specific systems and products used at Wrightwood Crossing, which is scheduled to be one of the first ten Platinum rated buildings in Illinois. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Getting the Ideal Lawn, Naturally!DATE: 5/29/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Steve Pincuspy, Safer Pest Control ProjectLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.lawns make up nearly a quarter of our urban landscapes and require large amounts of water, fertilizer and pesticides. The synthetic approach to lawn care can impact water quality, harm wildlife, contribute to air pollution and even affect public health making it an unsustainable choice. Natural lawn care can achieve the same results with fewer inputs of time, energy and money. Find out what keeps your lawn from becoming a naturally healthy and safe lawn; one that will thrive, stay green and be truly sustainable.

TITLE: What Consumers Should Know About Forest CertificationDATE: 6/1/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Bill Maniates, Totem LumberLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Bill Maniates, a veteran of the lumber industry, will discuss what consumers should know about forest certification before purchasing wood products for their projects. The presentation will give a short history of the major forest certification systems, logos to look for, what assurances a chain of custody provides the consumer and the rapid growth of certification. Mainstream certified wood products are becoming more easily available in the market place. A variety of samples of FSC, SFI and the Canadian Forest Certification products will be on display for the audience to explore. AIA/CEU: 2

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TITLE: The Development of a Vertical Campus–The Expansion of Roosevelt University, ChicagoDATE: 6/2/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Lesley Slavitt, Roosevelt University; Christopher Groesbeck, Jeffrey Hrubec and Michael Siegel, VOA Associates IncorporatedLOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue VOA Associates Incorporated is designing a state-of-the-art building for Roosevelt University, Chicago, which will house classrooms, laboratories, a student recreation center and residence suites for more than 600 students. The 469-foot-tall building will also be constructed as a “green” building and showcase a glass exterior on three sides, drawing in natural light and cutting energy costs. The first newly constructed building in the school’s history, this project demonstrates Roosevelt’s role as a leader in both higher education and revitalization of the urban environment. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

TITLE: LEED™ EC: Should We Codify Green Building?DATE: 6/3/2010TIME: 5:30-8:00 PMMODERATOR: Helen Kessler, HJKessler AssociatesLOCATION: Conference Room (lower level), 300 N. LaSalle St.FEE: $10 members, $15 non-membersMost of us are now familiar with LEED™, which is a voluntary green building rating system for various building and project types. While LEED™ was never intended as a mandatory “green building code,” many jurisdictions now require LEED™ certification for their own municipal buildings, and some require LEED™ certification for private buildings as well. Recently several code language green building standards have been developed, including ASHRAE 189, California’s CALGreen, the ICC’s International Green Construction Code and others. In this interactive presentation, we will review several of these standards and discuss the pros and cons of having a jurisdiction, such as Chicago, adopt a green building code, which would mandate many requirements similar to those in the LEED™ rating system. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: Registration for LEED™ Extra Credit Seminars administered by the U.S. Green Building Council–Illinois Chapter is taken through the USGBC–Illinois website at www.usgbc-chicago.org. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Getting the Ideal Lawn, Naturally!DATE: 5/29/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Steve Pincuspy, Safer Pest Control ProjectLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.lawns make up nearly a quarter of our urban landscapes and require large amounts of water, fertilizer and pesticides. The synthetic approach to lawn care can impact water quality, harm wildlife, contribute to air pollution and even affect public health making it an unsustainable choice. Natural lawn care can achieve the same results with fewer inputs of time, energy and money. Find out what keeps your lawn from becoming a naturally healthy and safe lawn; one that will thrive, stay green and be truly sustainable.

TITLE: What Consumers Should Know About Forest CertificationDATE: 6/1/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Bill Maniates, Totem LumberLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Bill Maniates, a veteran of the lumber industry, will discuss what consumers should know about forest certification before purchasing wood products for their projects. The presentation will give a short history of the major forest certification systems, logos to look for, what assurances a chain of custody provides the consumer and the rapid growth of certification. Mainstream certified wood products are becoming more easily available in the market place. A variety of samples of FSC, SFI and the Canadian Forest Certification products will be on display for the audience to explore. AIA/CEU: 2

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TITLE: The Development of a Vertical Campus–The Expansion of Roosevelt University, ChicagoDATE: 6/2/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Lesley Slavitt, Roosevelt University; Christopher Groesbeck, Jeffrey Hrubec and Michael Siegel, VOA Associates IncorporatedLOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue VOA Associates Incorporated is designing a state-of-the-art building for Roosevelt University, Chicago, which will house classrooms, laboratories, a student recreation center and residence suites for more than 600 students. The 469-foot-tall building will also be constructed as a “green” building and showcase a glass exterior on three sides, drawing in natural light and cutting energy costs. The first newly constructed building in the school’s history, this project demonstrates Roosevelt’s role as a leader in both higher education and revitalization of the urban environment. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

TITLE: LEED™ EC: Should We Codify Green Building?DATE: 6/3/2010TIME: 5:30-8:00 PMMODERATOR: Helen Kessler, HJKessler AssociatesLOCATION: Conference Room (lower level), 300 N. LaSalle St.FEE: $10 members, $15 non-membersMost of us are now familiar with LEED™, which is a voluntary green building rating system for various building and project types. While LEED™ was never intended as a mandatory “green building code,” many jurisdictions now require LEED™ certification for their own municipal buildings, and some require LEED™ certification for private buildings as well. Recently several code language green building standards have been developed, including ASHRAE 189, California’s CALGreen, the ICC’s International Green Construction Code and others. In this interactive presentation, we will review several of these standards and discuss the pros and cons of having a jurisdiction, such as Chicago, adopt a green building code, which would mandate many requirements similar to those in the LEED™ rating system. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: Registration for LEED™ Extra Credit Seminars administered by the U.S. Green Building Council–Illinois Chapter is taken through the USGBC–Illinois website at www.usgbc-chicago.org. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: The Water-Wise HomeDATE: 6/8/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Jason LaFleur, Alliance for Environmental SustainabilityLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Water has been called the “the new oil.” Learn how to reduce your water usage and utility bill by up to 30%. The course covers practical ways to reduce consumption of this precious resource both inside and outside your home, including graywater irrigation systems, rain barrels, and more.

TITLE: The Benefit of Porous Pavement SystemsDATE: 6/10/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Dan Salsinger, ERO-TEXLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Porous pavement systems offer unique advantages over traditional hard surface pavements. This seminar will introduce how these systems can address today’s environmental issues and stormwater management requirements in an attractive and cost effective way. This seminar will discuss several porous pavement applications that are currently on the market and will look at case studies where these options have been installed.

TITLE: Touring Wrightwood Crossing: a LEED™ PlatinumFor-profit Residential BuildingDATE: 6/12/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Andrew C. Wilson and Josh Canale, [1016] Architecture, Inc.LOCATION: Wrightwood Crossing Building Site, 1307 W. Wrightwood Ave.Building on the previous “Designing Wrightwood Crossing” event, please join the architects on a guided site tour showing all of the green strategies employed at Wrightwood Crossing. You will tour both finished and unfinished spaces to see first-hand how LEED™ Platinum buildings can be achieved in urban environments like Chicago. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: Registration for this seminar is limited to 20 and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. E-mail Greentech@cityofchicago.org to register.

TITLE: LEED™ Professional Credentials & MaintenanceDATE: 6/17/2010 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Katie Kaluzny, U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois ChapterLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.This session will explore the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) professional credential and maintenance system. You’ll learn about the new, tiered LEED™ exams, the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), how to maintain your LEED™ AP status, and/or how to become a LEED™ Green Associate or LEED™ AP with Specialty. The session will also cover exam eligibility requirements, testing specifics and available study tools and resources. AIA/CEU: 2 1114

TITLE: Navigating the Environmental Asset Maze–Carbon Offsets, RECs, RINs, and Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs)DATE: 5/25/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Brian Dolan, Scott Maloney and Rory Gopaul, Carbon Solutions GroupLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Environmental assets have the potential to increase environmental awareness, lower emissions, incentivize sustainable projects, and promote a more sustainable planet. Unfortunately, environmental assets are frequently used incorrectly for the wrong sustainability claim, or are advertised as having more or different environmental benefits than they actually contain. This presentation will clarify these issues by identifying individual environmental assets and detail-ing how they are created, certified, monitored, and how they should be used to make appropriate environmental claims. Green buildings and communities are in a unique position to incentivize the generators of these assets further. This session details the present and future uses of environmental assets in green building projects within LEED™. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: A Look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Organic Principles in the Context of Today’s Sustainable InitiativesDATE: 5/26/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Lira Luis, Atelier Lira Luis LLCLOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue Wright’s Taliesin has become regarded as a living laboratory for sustainable design. The pairing of the native landscape with Wright’s organic architecture provides the perfect setting for studying the relationship between the natural and built environment. Luis discusses living in Taliesin shelters, highlighting the “learning-by-doing” methodology and how this strategy can be applied to achieving sustainable benchmarks in LEED™. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

TITLE: Designing Wrightwood Crossing: A Case Study of a LEED™ Platinum For-profit Residential BuildingDATE: 5/27/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Andrew C. Wilson and Josh Canale, [1016] Architecture, Inc.LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Hear a first–hand account of the process of designing a building to LEED™ Platinum standards in the City of Chicago. The talk will touch on broad sustainability issues, such as the importance of infill development, as well as specific systems and products used at Wrightwood Crossing, which is scheduled to be one of the first ten Platinum rated buildings in Illinois. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Chicago’s Sustainable Branch LibrariesDATE: 5/19/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Basil Souder, Lohan Anderson and Michael Elsen,BauerLatoza StudioLocation: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue Lohan Anderson is leading a team including BauerLatoza Studio to design the building, site, and landscape for two new prototype libraries for the Chicago Public Library and the Public Building Commission of Chicago. Fully utilizing the potential of the design team LEED™ charette, the designs will provide positive sustainable design examples for their neighborhoods and the region. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

TITLE: Energy Retrofit Results: Experience from Chicago Case StudiesDATE: 5/22/2010TIME: 1:00-3:00 PMSPEAKER: Cheryl Pomeroy, EzingLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Is energy efficiency in your home really easy, simple, and quick--just buy a product or call a contractor? energy auditors involved in home retrofits know the challenges involved in crafting and overseeing a customized, cost-effective work plan for your home. This seminar will review several energy reduction retrofit jobs overseen by the presenter, a certified RESNET Energy Rater. She will discuss the results and strategies for a variety of homes.

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TITLE: Ecology of DesignDATE: 6/22/2010 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Michael Iversen, University of Illinois at ChicagoLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.The Ecology of Design is based on the study of integrated human/natural environments as complex dynamical ecosystems, which are being stressed from the convergence of urbanization, fossil-fuel energy depletion, and climatic change. Using an ecosystem-based approach, design is viewed as the intentional shaping of energy, material, information and monetary flows that act as inputs and outputs of an urbanized ecosystem. The inventory and analysis of these system flows may then serve as the basis for informed design decisions and policymaking. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: IPRO: Zero CommunIITyDATE: 6/24/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Steve Beck, Coda LLC and Bryan Zacharias, IPRO Team MemberLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.An Inter-Professional Project - IPRO is a team-based learning environment in which Illinois Institute of Technology students, from various concentrations and disciplines, work together to solve a real-world problem. In considering a net-zero energy community, Zero CommunIITy - IPRO, initially committed to energy reducing tactics. Energy usage was innovatively reduced utilizing technology, unit planning, building systems, construction methods, and community planning. Utilizing this ‘energy conscious design approach’ allowed the team to produce the required energy on-site, easily meeting their goal of a net-zero energy community. We are anxious to share the most recent results of our team’s work. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Anti-Greenwashing Seminar (CSBA 108)DATE: 6/25/2010TIME: 3:00-5:30PMSPEAKER: Peter Nicholson, Foresight Design Initiative and Bill Barnes, AttorneyLOCATION: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400COST: $45 for CSBA members; $65 for Delegate Agencies, LIRI Council Members, WBDC Businesses, & Students (with ID); $90 for non-membersCommunicating a company’s attributes meaningfully and accurately has become a required core competency of all sustainability-minded enterprises. This seminar covers the many legal and practical issues involved with this important topic. The course includes expert presentations, case studies, participant discussion, and a comprehensive resource guide all designed to empower participants with relevant knowledge and useful tools. Whether you are developing a product or communicating a message, the principles and pitfalls of greenwashing need to be apparent to everyone in your organization. Come learn how what you don’t know (or inadvertently are doing) can hurt you.

NOTE: Registration for Green Business seminars administered by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance is taken through CSBA’s website, http://csba25jun10.eventbrite.com. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Tracing the Evolution of SustainabilityDATE: 7/6/010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Rich Mazzuca and Gary Keclik, Sustainable Environmentsby Design, LLCLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.From the ancient Puebloan peoples of North America’s southwest through the Roman Empire to recent civilizations, humanity’s interference in ecological systems frequently had disastrous consequences. The built environment offers an opportunity to use available technology to achieve significant and measurable change. This seminar focuses on the fundamentals of the Environmental Movement, the most important areas of environmental concern, and the foundations of green building. Attendees will receive an outline of the evolution of sustainability and a list of related digital resources. Participation in a discussion on the urgency of employing green building practices as an alternative to unsustainable practices is encouraged. AIA/CEU: 2

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TITLE: Transformative Systems

DATE: 5/12/2010

TIME: 12:15-1:00 PM

SPEAKER: Gordon Gill, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

LOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue

Gill of Chicago’s Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture discusses systems and

strategies for reducing energy consumption and carbon within and between

buildings and, ultimately, between city blocks. These concepts, which are part

of the firm’s Chicago Decarbonization Plan, help articulate a transformative

approach that integrates architecture, engineering, and urban planning to

address energy and carbon management. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early;

seating is limited.

TITLE: Clean Energy Policy and Energy Programs for Illinois Consumers

DATE: 5/13/2010

TIME: 6:00-8:00

SPEAKER: Annie Warnock and Celia Christensen, Citizen’s Utility Board

LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.

You have already switched over to CFLs, so what is next? Join experts from the

Citizens Utility Board (CUB), the country’s premiere utility watchdog group, for

a discussion of everything consumers should know about our energy future. You

will find out about the latest clean energy policies in Illinois, hear about rebates

and loans that can make you become more energy-efficient, and learn about

how to calculate your own home’s carbon footprint.

TITLE: Green Renovation: Materials Options

DATE: 5/18/2010

TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM

SPEAKER: Jenny Babcock, Green Depot

LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.

This seminar will cover green products and finishes available on the

market that save money, are sustainable and look great. We will focus on local

materials and samples will be available to view. We will discuss interior design

elements, popular color palettes and combinations of materials. Jenny will also

provide some ideas to show how you can save money by using materials more

creatively.

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TITLE: Anatomy of a Sustainable Enterprise Business Plan (CSBA 106)DATE: 5/10/2010TIME: 3:00-5:30PMSPEAKER: Barry Bursak, Entrepreneur and Peter Nicholson, Foresight Design InitiativeLOCATION: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400 COST: $45 for CSBA members; $65 for Delegate Agencies, LIRI Council Members, WBDC Businesses, & Students (with ID); $90 for non-membersThis seminar is for business owners and managers who need to develop a solid business plan to launch and/or grow their green/sustainable business. Focus will be on the main areas of the business plan, including: market opportunity, product/service, sales & marketing, finance, and management. We will use an actual business plan as an example. Attention will be paid to sustainability as part of the business plan. Whether you are looking for outside capital or want an actionable roadmap to grow, this will be an informative workshop that covers the basics.

NOTE: Registration for Green Business seminars administered by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance is taken through CSBA’s website, http://csba10may10 .eventbrite.com. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Case Study: Logan Square KitchenDATE: 5/11/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00SPEAKER: Zina Murray, Logan Square Kitchen; Jean Dufresne, SPACE Architects+Planners; Sachin Anand, dbHMSLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Logan Square Kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen incubator and private event space located at 2333 N. Milwaukee Ave. This seminar chronicles the transformation of a blighted foreclosure at 2333 N. Milwaukee Ave. into a LEED Gold Commercial Interior. Key elements include historic preservation, operating a social enterprise, local salvaged materials, energy efficiency and commercial kitchen design. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Residential Energy ModelingDATE: 7/8/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Tim Heppner, Sustainability Designer, Builder and ConsultantLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Bring your pencil, paper and dust off your slide-ruler–Chicago Green Homes Program expert Tim Heppner is going to broaden your knowledge about the fundamentals of making your home’s envelope more energy efficient, using building science math. This class will discuss forms of heat flow, air infiltration, stack effect, U-values, net R-values, insolation factors, solar heat gain coefficients, and demonstrate how to use the formulas to calculate a Residential Energy Model. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Chicago Green Homes ProgramDATE: 7/15/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Timothy Heppner and Team, Chicago Green Homes ProgramLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Building green generates a number of positive impacts, from the increased market value of a home to lowered CO2 emissions. The Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP) provides an integrated design approach for homeowners, residential builders and developers looking to incorporate sustainable, “green” design into their own residential building. The CGHP equips participants with the tools and resources needed to meet their building goals, and ultimately achieve a sustainable environment for us all. Join lead consultant, Tim Heppner, and CGHP team members for an interactive program discussion, including innovative design features, requirements and enrollment opportunities. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: A Chicago First: Green Condo CertificationDATE: 7/17/2010TIME: 1:00-3:00 PMSPEAKER: Lisa Elkins and Ron Elkins, 2 Point Perspective Inc.LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Join architects Lisa and Ron Elkins of eco-focused architectural firm 2 Point Perspective as they showcase their design for “greenovating” an existing West Loop condo unit. When the conscientious clients became frustrated that there were no certification options to distinguish their super-green single condo unit, the team approached the city and was deemed worthy of submitting for the Chicago Green Home Program. In addition to revealing the stylish materials and creative techniques that made this project green, an overview of the Chicago Green Home Program and the differences between designing for condos vs. homes will be covered. AIA/CES: 2

TITLE: LEED™ EC: Economics and Feasibilityfor Onsite Solar Energy SystemsDATE: 5/6/2010TIME: 5:30-8:00 PMMODERATOR: Jason La Fleur, Eco AchieversLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.FEE: $10 members, $15 non-membersWhat is the economic feasibility of solar energy systems in Illinois? After a brief overview of solar technologies available, we will discuss the market for solar energy, including case studies where solar energy has been implemented. Different economic analyses and impacts will be explored for specific projects in both residential and commercial construction. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: Registration for LEED™ Extra Credit Seminars administered by the U.S. Green Building Council–Illinois Chapter is taken through the USGBC–Illinois website at www.usgbc-chicago.org. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: Composting with WormsDATE: 5/8/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Amber Gribben, Urban Worm GirlLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.learn about the benefits of composting your food scraps and paper waste using the wisdom and efficiency of the red wiggler worms. Urban Worm Girl will teach you how this simple, clean, and odorless method of composting can be done in your house, condo, or apartment. Plus, you’ll learn some amazing facts about our friends the worms while you’re there!

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TITLE: The Future and Your Business: Issues and Trends for the Sustainably-Minded Enterprise (CSBA 109)DATE: 7/20/2010TIME: 3:00-5:30PMSPEAKER: Peter Nicholson, Foresight Design Initiative;Additional special guests TBA LOCATION: Women’s Business Development Center,8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400COST: $45 for CSBA members; $65 for Delegate Agencies, LIRI Council Members, WBDC Businesses, & Students (with ID); $90 for non-membersSustainably-minded enterprises are inherent leaders and need to keep a sharp eye focused on the future in order to maintain their market advantage, avoid pitfalls, and to grow and thrive. For the busy businessperson, however, it can be difficult to step away from current priorities and consider what forces are shaping their future and how to respond. This seminar empowers participants by providing a deeper understanding of “where all of this is going.” An opportunity for participants to reflect on and discuss how these issues could challenge their company’s development, or present new opportunities, will be incorporated.

NOTE: Registration for Green Business seminars administered by the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance is taken through CSBA’s website, http://csba20jul10.eventbrite.com. Pre-registration is required, payment is taken at registration.

TITLE: CCGT Landscape ID TourDATE: 7/22/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Martie Brennan, Chicago Department of EnvironmentLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.From a designated Brownfield only a decade ago, to a thriving natural landscape, CCGT’s campus features native and urban tolerant plants that offer a variety of benefits. Native plants have grown to adapt to the region, building up a tolerance to the local diseases and pests, Midwest climate highs and lows and times of drought and intense rain. Our calculated plant choices also provide wildlife habitat, urban heat island mediation and stormwater management benefits. Join Greencorps Chicago horticulturist Martie Brennan for our first CCGT plant ID tour!

TITLE: Working with a Green ArchitectDATE: 5/1/2010TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMSPEAKER: Chris Turley, Turley ArchitectsLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Presented by three licensed AIA Architects that own their own residential housing focused firms, this seminar will focus on how to prepare for a project on your home, the special considerations that doing a green project creates in the process, how to select the right architect and other team members, and how to optimize the project for the minimum problems and the maximum value. AIA/CEU: 2

NOTE: This seminar will be immediately followed immediately by special program “Ask a Green Architect.” Refer to page 20 for details.

TITLE: Chicago RiverwalkDATE: 5/5/2010TIME: 12:15-1:00 PMSPEAKER: Richard Wilson, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP;Michelle Woods, Chicago Department of Transportation LOCATION: Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan AvenueOnce completed, the Chicago Riverwalk will become a unique pedestrian waterfront that will be universally accessible and accommodate passive and active recreation. Join Wilson and Woods for an overview of the planning and development of new amenities along the Main Branch of the Chicago River, which will result in a new civic focal point and green amenity for the city of Chicago. AIA/CEU: 1

NOTE: Pre-registration for this seminar is not required. Please arrive early; seating is limited.

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Seminars are listed in chronological order. The certificate titles directly below are color-coded and cross referenced with the dots after each seminar description indicating towards which Green Tech U certificate each seminar counts.

• Architecture• Building & construction MAnAgeMent• engineering• green Business• green hoMe & gArden• interior design

Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is required. You are welcome to attend any class independently of registering for a certificate track. Please note the location for each seminar.

TITLE: Demystifying LEED™ for HomesDATE: 7/27/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Jason LaFleur, Alliance for Environmental SustainabilityLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.The US Green Building Council’s residential rating system, LEED™ for Homes, covers major home renovations and new construction of single-family homes, multi-family apartments and condos, and mixed-use residential buildings. Learn how LEED™ homes are healthier, more comfortable and have lower utility bills. Common myths such as cost and complexity will be dispelled, and the benefits of the LEED™ for Homes rating system will be featured, using local Chicago projects as case studies. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Constructing Rain Gardens and Bioswales:New Tools for Sustainable Site DevelopmentDATE: 7/29/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Tom Barrett, Green Water Infrastructure, Inc.LOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.In its Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers rated our nation’s wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water systems a “D” minus, the lowest grade in any infrastructure category. Rainwater gardens and bioswales are transformative approaches to sustainable site development. Constructing Rain Gardens and Bioswales is part of a continuing series of engineering solutions to water management that protects, restores, and mimics the natural water cycle. Rain gardens and bioswales incorporate both the natural environment and engineered systems to provide clean water, conserve ecosystems, and provide a wide variety of benefits for people and wildlife. Additionally, all this can be accomplished at a significantly lower cost than conventional concrete and mortar infrastructure. Join Tom Barrett as he explains how the use of locally produced water helps develop a “natural approach” to the efficient use of water and relieves stormwater management issues. AIA/CEU: 2

TITLE: Sustainable Materials for the Home LandscapeDATE: 8/3/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Mark Moxley and Andrew Clauson, Lake Street SupplyLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.are you interested in improving your home landscape but would prefer to do so using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods? There are numerous new green products for the garden and you won’t have to sacrifice beauty or pay more. Join landscape professionals Mark and Andrew-they’ll tell you what they know!

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Anti-Greenwashing Seminar (CSBA 108)

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TITLE: Safety First: A Detailed Look at Combustion Appliances in the HomeDATE: 8/10/2010TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Corbett Lunsford, Green Dream Group/IAERHPPLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.The combustion process has several byproducts, two of which are carbon monoxide and fire! Through an exploration of your home as a system, we begin to see how honest mistakes elsewhere in the house can thwart the safety features of any one combustion appliance. Corbett Lunsford of Green Dream Group demonstrates pressure systems in the home, diagnostic testing for unsafe conditions, and answers your questions about this overlooked issue.

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TITLE: Ask a Green ArchitectDATE: 5/1/2009TIME: 12:00-2:00 PMSPEAKER: Chris Turley, AIA Registered ArchitectLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.Following our GTU seminar “Working with an Architect,” collect your ideas, drawings, photos, and clippings and bring them to visit with a licensed AIA architect to discuss strategies and ideas for your project. Appointments will last approximately 20 minutes and will only be given to participants with reservations. To reserve a time slot please contact Megan at Chicago AIA at (312) 376-2725 or bellm@aiachicago.org.

TITLE: Chicago Solar POWERUP!DATE: Session I 7/13-7/16; Session II 7/20-7/23 (Tuesday-Friday)–Finale Event 7/24/2010TIME: 8:30 AM-12:00 PMINSTRUCTOR: Josie Elbert, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Educator and Jennifer Wolf, High School Science TeacherLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.LEVEL: Students, ages 9-13REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/30/2010FEE: $75The Chicago Center for Green Technology invites future scientists, engineers, and designers to the 5th annual Chicago Solar Powerup! Solar Powerup gives students ages 9-13 the opportunity to design, build, and race model solar powered cars while learning about renewable energy resources. Students are given instruction in photovoltaic technology and opportunities to experiment with various design factors and thoroughly test their models. The workshops culminate in a drag race tournament at the chicago center for green Technology Saturday, July 24 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.