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Chicago CAF-USGBC Class - Consumer, Builder, or Legislature?
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) and the Chicago Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council offer classes on Green Building topics at the Chicago Architecture Foundation in Chicago, IL.

Title: Consumer, Builder, or Legislature? Meeting the Demand for Residential Green Building
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $15 ($10 CAF and USGBC - Chicago Chapter members)
LOCATION: The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery,
ArchiCenter
224 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604
RSVP online at http://www.architecture.org/programs.html#green, or call 312-922-3432 x224

Who is dictating the features of new residential developments? What are the expectations of the consumer, and how are both custom and production home builders meeting those demands?

Legislation for residential green buildings is being introduced to encourage better residential design. Various guidelines have been developed to respond to consumer demand, including the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) National Green Building Standard and the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes.

Panelists will discuss trends and practices in sustainable building design that are changing the way Chicagoans build and inhabit their homes. AIA/CES: 1

Co-sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and the USGBC - Chicago Chapter
 



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WE - Make the Switch, Repower America
Written by Editor   
Monday, 11 August 2008
Check out the WE Campaign's latest ad spot regarding renewable energy.

We need to make the switch and we can.


Video From: WeCanSolveIt via YouTube.com
Last Updated ( Monday, 11 August 2008 )
 
Summer Skimming on Lake Michigan
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Thursday, 07 August 2008
It's still summer and the Great Lakes are summer FUN!.
Skim your way through August '08!
From: macjerm101 via YouTube.com
Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 August 2008 )
 
Greg Christian’s Green Catering Challenge
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Wednesday, 06 August 2008
Chicago's Greg Christian held a Green Catering Challenge in his Zero Waste Kitchen. The friendly sustainable food competition pitted industry professionals against each other for the title of Green Catering Master!
From: GCchallenge via YouTube.com
Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 August 2008 )
 
Tour CCGT- Mondays-Saturdays - Chicago, IL
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Friday, 01 August 2008
Chicago Center for Green Technology

Take a Self-Guided Building Tour of the Chicago Center for Green Technology at Your Convenience! It's open to the public!

Chicago Department of Environment - Chicago Center for Green Technology Resource Center
445 North Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
Hotline: (312) 746-9642
Fax: (312) 746-9192

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

For more information see
www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech

To take public transit to get there, check out www.ctachicago.com/and
www.transitchicago.com/to plan your trip!

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 August 2008 )
 
Al Gore's Renewable Energy Challenge to America
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Thursday, 17 July 2008
Today, former Vice President Al Gore gave a speech in Washington D.C. on energy policy and our need, as a nation, to act on our energy crisis.

He is challenging our nation to aggressively eliminate our dependence upon oil and to develop our renewable energy sources so that we can be running on 100 percent zero-carbon electricity in 10 years.

It is exciting to envision a clean energy U.S.A. by 2018!

Here's the video of Al Gore's energy speech posted by EnergyEnvironmentTV at YouTube. For a look at the full text of Al Gore's energy speech, check it out at the We Campaign website.


Video From: EnergyEnvironmentTV via YouTube.com
Last Updated ( Friday, 18 July 2008 )
 
Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) Fall Leadership Training- September & October, 2008 - Chicago, IL
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Chicago Conservation Corps

Fall 2008 C3 Leadership Training Schedule now available

Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 11
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL

The City of Chicago's Department of Environment C3 program is now recruiting for their Fall 2008 C3 Leadership Training Course.
The Fall training will be held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 9:30am - 1:30pm.

A mandatory field trip will take place on Saturday, October 11.

AUGUST 2008 MANDATORY ORIENTATION MEETINGS
Applicants must attend one of the orientations listed below to be eligible for the training series.

For questions or to reserve a seat, contact (312) 743-9283 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

A $75 fee covers course participation and project support. Financial assistance is available upon request. For more information, visit www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/C3.

Wednesday, August 20
7pm - 8pm
6th District Police Station, 7808 S.
Halsted St.,
Chicago, IL 60620

Saturday, August 23
10am - 11am
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612

Monday, August 25
12pm - 1pm
Chicago Department of Environment
30 N. LaSalle St. 25th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Last Updated ( Friday, 18 July 2008 )
 
NEIU's Environmental Resource Event- August 9, 2008 - Chicago, IL
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008
NEIU's Environmental Resource Event

Saturday, August 9, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Northeastern Illinois University
3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Mark your calendars and gather up your household hazardous waste!

The City of Chicago's Department of Environment is sponsoring it's third Environmental Resource Event of the year. The event is being held at the Northeastern Illinois University campus in Chicago, IL.

Be safe at home and clear out the hazardous waste!
Take the opportunity to:
- properly dispose of your household hazardous waste
- recycle your old computers, monitors, laptops and cell phones
- bring in your expired or unused medications and keep them out of our water system
- pick up a free compact fluorescent light bulb (limit one per household)
- drop off your old gas-powered lawn mower and receive a $100 rebate towards an electric or push mower

Chicago Residents
- purchase a $30 outdoor compost bin to reduce your landfill waste (available to Chicago residents only, must pay with check or money order, limit 1 per household)
-purchase a $40 rain barrel (available to Chicago residents only, must pay with check or money order, limit 1 per household)

Questions? Call the Chicago Department of Environment at (312) 744-7606 for more information.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 July 2008 )
 
Chicago Solar Powerup Race Day!- July 30, 2008 - Chicago, IL
Written by Editor   
Monday, 07 July 2008
Chicago Solar Powerup 2008

Chicago Solar Powerup Race!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL

Join in on the excitement! Cheer on all of the Chicago Solar Powerup! race contestants as they race one-on-one in this solar heated competition at Daley Plaza.

The Chicago Solar Powerup gives kids ages 9-11 the opportunity to design, build and race model solar cars while learning about renewable energy resources.

This is a fair weather only event. The event will be canceled if the weather is poor.

Questions? Call (312) 746-4155 for more information.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 )
 
Green With Desire - Exhibit - June 24 - September 5, 2008 - Chicago, IL
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Saturday, 05 July 2008
Green With Desire - Chicago Architecture Foundation

Green With Desire
Can We Live Sustainably in Our Homes?

June 24, 2008 through September 5, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604

Looking for an inspiring summer event? Check out the "Green With Desire" exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Foundation and get inspired to "Green" your own environment.

Green with Desire explores the relationship between the emotional and physical components that make up our homes, examining the meaning and consequences of our expectations. Are Chicagoans ready to add ‘green’ to their desires? Visit the greenest home in Chicago and find out.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 August 2008 )
 
Chicago Green Home Fair - July 19, 2008 - Chicago, IL
Written by Editor   
Friday, 04 July 2008
Chicago Green Home Fair

Saturday, July 19, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL

Check out the Green Home Fair on July 19th at the Chicago Center for Green Technolgy.

It is a great opportunity to see the Chicago Center for Green Technology's "Green" building and grounds while you find out what's new on the green building scene.

Sustainable product vendors and retailers will be on hand to give you ideas and tips on green building, and green remodeling.

This event is FREE.

Questions? Call (312) 746-9642.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 )
 
Film Premiere - LEED By Example- July 15, 2008 - Chicago, IL
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Thursday, 03 July 2008
Film - LEED By Example

LEED By Example- Film Premier

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
5:00 p.m. sharp
Flashpoint Academy
28 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60602

The City of Chicago,The U.S. Green Building Council's Chicago Chapter ( USGBC Chicago) and The Flashpoint Academy invite you to the VIP film premiere of " LEED By Example", the new resource guide to green building in the City of Chicago.

To attend the screening, please RSVP to Rachel Landry at (312) 506-0632 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Space is limited. RSVPs are requested.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 )
 
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