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Responding Resiliently: Rethinking Sustainable Spaces
December 18, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Online Webinar
Accountability, flexibility, integration of technology and adaptation are themes that will shape our landscape like never before. Creating safe and agile environments for our clients and community has rapidly transitioned from trend to survival. In this s
BETTER BUILDINGS, BETTER LIVES: BIG SOUTH
December 08, 2020
7:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Virtual
An inclusive opportunity for education, celebration, and inspiration throughout the region.
FORWARD 2020: Session 6 with Camille Pollan, Community Sustainability Manager, City and County of Broomfield, Colorado; Laura Jay, C40; Chuck Morse, Thrive NOLA
December 03, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
The Post-COVID Opportunity for Sustainable Transitions
Sustainable Transportation
November 18, 2020
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
A panel discussion about sustainable transportation, the opportunities it will create, and what is to come in the future
FORWARD 2020: Session 5 with Dr. Claudette Hanks Reichel, Director of LaHouse Resource Center
November 05, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Online Webinar
Solution Fusion: The Blending of Benefits at LaHouse Resource Center
FORWARD 2020: Session 4 with Terri Hogan Dreyer, NANO Architecture; Kelsey Wotila, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple; and Javier Marcano, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
October 27, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
Small Steps Towards a Big Change: How Small Firms can Set and Achieve Sustainability Goals
FORWARD 2020: Session 3 with Linda Baynham, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Brandon Felder, Centerplate
October 22, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
Sustainability at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
FORWARD 2020: Session 2 with Davis Rhorer, Baton Rouge DDD and Rex Cabaniss, WHLC Architects and Angela Hyatt, Schwart/Silver
October 21, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Online Webinar
A Passion for Progress and An Urban Oasis: The DDD of Baton Rouge and The New River Center Branch Library Tour
FORWARD Symposium
October 20, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
This annual event is designed to bring Louisiana’s diverse green industry professionals together to propel the state’s sustainability conversations forward. Past events have attracted USGBC member and non-member business professionals, environmentalists,
FORWARD 2020: Keynote Session with Andres Duany, DPZ Architects and Planners
October 20, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
Climate-Resilient, Adaptive Town Planning and Architecture
Net Zero 2020
September 15, 2020
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Virtual Conference
The World's Largest Net Zero Conference & Expo
Green Tech Month
September 10, 2020
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Online Webinar
Green Tech Month 2020 is a partnership between the Urban League of Louisiana, Energy Smart, and the Louisiana Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn from experts in energy efficiency and renewable energy who will provide a clear picture of the
USGBC's Healthy Economy Forum
August 04, 2020
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join industry thought leaders from across the globe as we discuss strategies for keeping the economy going and creating a more resilient, healthy and equitable future for all. USGBC member organizations and individuals represent best in class businesses,
USGBC's Big South Region: Reopening Strategies - Series 3 An Integrated Approach to Workplace Re-Entry
July 29, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Online Webinar
Get insight and learn best practices from a panel of experts currently part of the first wave of building reopenings. Panelists will share challenges faced by their clients and staff across multiple jurisdictions, and will discuss the pandemic’s short- an
USGBC'S BIG SOUTH REGION: REOPENING STRATEGIES - SERIES 2 Arc 101 Workshop
July 28, 2020
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Online Webinar
Take a deeper dive into Arc and Arc Re-Entry at this focused education session with ArcSkoru staff and experienced users. The event will include an informational overview, showcases of projects using Arc and a step-by-step guide to putting your project in
USGBC's Big South Region: Reopening Strategies - Series 1 Returning to Work Strategies
July 22, 2020
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
Learn about the Safety First Pilot credits and Arc Re-entry directly from USGBC and ArcSkoru staff experts. Attendees will also hear about best practices for returning to work for design, indoor air quality and green cleaning, and how these practices impa
Call for FORWARD Speakers
July 14, 2020
1:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Online Survey
Venue website
Speaking proposals are now being accepted for the 5th Annual U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Louisiana’s FORWARD Symposium being held virtually throughout October 2020.
Making Your Building More Sustainable through Arc Software
June 30, 2020
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Online Webinar
Venue website
Learn about the free green-building technology platform Arc, used to track LEED scoring and overall building sustainability performance.
USGBC Equity Summit
May 28, 2020
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Online
Venue website
Better buildings mean better lives for all. USGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit, we will convene and listen to USGBC members, sustainability advocates, key social and environmental justice leaders, and economic and communit
The AIA's New Sustainable Consultant Scope of Services and Revised Guide
May 21, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
Owners are realizing the value of incorporating sustainable design and materials into their facilities has on the environment, building efficiency, and occupant health. Many owners are now shifting traditional sustainability coordination efforts from arch
PEOPLE MATTER: THE WELL STANDARD
April 29, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online Webinar
Venue website
In this HSW-certified CEU presented by OFS, learn about the seven core concepts of WELL that puts people first and offers a framework to help improve the well-being for everyone who visits, works in and experiences your space.
Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology
April 22, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
AIA Online
Venue website
An overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments with architectural paints. Included are discussions about the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and the specification of paint
Climate Solutions for Louisiana
April 07, 2020
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Online Webinar
Tulane University’s Office of Sustainability along with the ByWater Institute will host the Louisiana portion of this nationwide discussion.
Webinar - NEXT Generation Green Building: Connecting People & Place
April 01, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for a webinar from our annual sponsor, Tarkett. Credits available.
2020 Annual Meeting
January 30, 2020
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Pythian Market
234 Loyola Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Venue website
Celebrate 2019, Look Forward to 2020!
