Global Green News
MONTHLY GBRC NOLA PANEL: JUNE
Global Green is excited to expand its partnerships in the sustainable rebuilding of New Orleans and Louisiana to now include not only the AIA - New Orleans Chapter, but the U.S. Green Building Council - Louisiana Chapter.
JUNE: Historic Homes -- The Original Green Building
The U.S. Green Building Council-Louisiana Chapter is proud to partner with the American Institute of Architects, New Orleans Chapter and Global Green to present a monthly panel discussion series on issues of sustainability in the built environment as it pertains to historic homes in the New Orleans area.
This month's panel, hosted by the USGBC - Louisiana Chapter, will feature David Dillard, AIA. David has over 23 years experience in renovation and restoration of homes. He is currently authoring a book on the greening of historic homes. Reuben Teague and Will Bradshaw from Green Coast Enterprises will also join the discussion. They will speak about their current project for the weatherization of low-income homes.
Very special thanks to our great friends at Whole Foods Market for their generous sponsorship.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 17th - 5:30 to 7:30pm
WHERE: Global Green Resource Center, 841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans
The panel is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30pm, and the panel will begin promptly at 6pm. Continuing Education Credits Apply.
For more information please contact Heidi Jensen at the Green Building Resource Center: 504-525-2121, or hjensen@globalgreen.org
PAST PANELS
MAY: The BeauSoleil Home
For this month's panel, hosted by AIA New Orleans, we are excited to have a presentation of the BeauSoleil home, currently under development at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The BeauSoleil Louisiana Solar Home team mission is to design and build a Solar Decathlon house that uses renewable energy sources in a culturally resonant form that also serve as a building model for other locations throughout the world facing similar climactic and natural challenges to those we face in Louisiana. The Solar Decathlon is a worldwide competition between 20 colleges and universities to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home.
The presenters will be Geoff Gjertson, AIA, Eddie Cazayoux FAIA, and three students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who are directly working on the project. Brett Petry, AIA will moderate this interesting and informative discussion.
WHEN: Wednesday May 20th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
WHERE: Global Green's New Orleans Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA.
Refreshments will be served. Continuing Education Credits Apply.
APRIL: April Showers - Strategies for Rainwater Harvesting and Stormwater Management at Your Home
April is known for ushering in the rainy season. The old saying "April showers bring May flowers" is especially true for New Orleanians. As we enjoy a beautiful spring in our city, with occasionally abundant rain and a mind toward sustainability, it is important to think about our watersheds and finding ways to utilize what we normally consider as waste water.
Join us this month as our panelists discuss local issues with water catchment and management, as well as highly informative presentations on alternatives such as rain barrels, water cisterns, bioswales and creative rain gardening.
Panelists include engineer Joe Evans, of the sustainable design firm FutureProof, Demetria Christo, co-founder of EcoUrban Sustainable Landscaping, and Global Green's Raymond Breaux, of the Build It Back Green program.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
WHERE: Global Green's New Orleans Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA.
Please join us for refreshments and a topical, informative discussion.This panel is free and open to the public. Continuing Education Credits Apply.
MARCH: Greening Existing Buildings
The USGBC/Global Green/AIA panel discussion for March is hosted by Historic Green, with the support of USGBC-Louisiana. Historic Green is a volunteer event working from March 10-20 on projects that address the intersection of historic preservation and green building. Professionals and students from New Orleans and all over the country will be in town to work on homes and businesses in the Lower Ninth Ward.
Please join this group on March 18th at 6:00 pm at the Preservation Resource Center for a thoughtful discussion of the opportunities and challenges that come with greening existing buildings, particularly our historic structures. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18th, 6pm
WHERE: Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas - in the warehouse district of New Orleans
FEB: No Monthly Panel
Due to Mardi Gras, there is no monthly panel. Check back shortly to see the details on the March Panel.
JAN: Louisiana's Role in Reducing Green House Gas Emissions
This panel discussion presents examples of how the industries of Louisiana and its citizens can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions through supporting the replacement coal-fired electric generators with combined-cycle gas turbines fueled by natural gas and local industries providing the delivery infrastructure needed to support large-scale CO2 sequestration.
Panelists include Harvey Ford, PE. Mr. Ford is a retired Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer who has given presentations on this issue throughout the country. We hope you can join us for this informative and important panel discussion.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 21st 5:30 to 7:30pm
WHERE: The Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA.
The panel discussion is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30pm. Continuing Education Credits Apply. For more information, please contact Heidi Jensen at the NOLA Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org, 504-525-2121.
DEC: Sustainable Style - Green Gifts and Interiors
Part of creating a sustainable New Orleans is incorporating green products into our lives and homes. As we work to finish holiday shopping, and look for new ideas for our homes in the new year, Global Green would like to showcase local businesses and their products that offer beautiful green living alternatives.
Please join us in celebrating the season with our local businesses and their sustainable style.
Growing group of participating businesses to include: New Orleans Bamboo, Spuce Eco-Studio, UP/Unique Products, Green by Design and Nica Naturals.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17th 5:30 to 7:30pm
NOV: How to Find the Green to Go Green
Global Green is proud to partner with the American Institute of Architects, New Orleans Chapter and the U.S. Green Building Council-Louisiana Chapter to present a monthly panel discussion series on issues of sustainability in the built environment.
This month's panel, hosted by the United States Green Building Council - Louisiana Chapter, will focus on the challenges, solutions and assistance as you pay for your green construction or renovation project, specifically discussing any tax incentives that are available for financing a green renovation or project.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 19th 5:30 to 7:30pm
WHO:
Moderator: Keith Bergeron, of Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles
Panelists: Tucker Crawford, Executive Director, South Coast Solar; Jerry Heinberg, AIA, NCARB, Architect, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Technology Assessment Division; Benjamin Norwood, Tax Attorney, Adams and Reese
OCT: Sustainability, Adaptive Reuse & Renovation in Local Architecture – an architects' approach to sustainability within the existing urban context
This month's discussion will focus on the implementation of sustainable architectural design principles within the context of the existing Urban Fabric. A panel discussion will consist of architects exhibiting and discussing examples of Sustainable Architectural principles used in Adaptive Reuse and Renovation projects within the local historic environment. A brief description and illustration of sustainable architectural principles will also be presented. Brett Petry, AIA, will moderate this panel discussion. Panel includes Marcel Wisznia, principal of Wisznia Associates.
WHEN: Wednesday October 15th, 2008, 5:30pm--7:00pm
SEPT: LEED for Homes - Sustainable Standards for Residential Green Building in our Region
This month's discussion will outline the USGBC LEED for Homes standards of green building, giving examples of successes and challenges in the New Orleans area. The panel will be moderated by Global Green Director Beth Galante with presentations by Daniel Winkert and Sarah Howell of Williams Architects, Global Green Project Manager Mike Lopez, and architect Coleman Coker of buildingstudio NOLA.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 5:30-7:30 PM
JULY: GREENING OUR SCHOOLS
This month's discussion will outline the many benefits of greening our schools, giving examples of successes and challenges in the New Orleans public school system. The panel will be moderated by Linda Morgano and Linda Stone of Global Green, who will talk about Global Green's efforts and introduce speakers from Concordia Architecture and Planning (the firm coordinating the master plan for the New Orleans public schools), the Recovery School District, and the Orleans Parish School Board. The panel is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Presented by Global Green USA, in partnership with the Louisiana Chapter of the United States Green Building Council and the American Institute Of Architects, New Orleans Chapter.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
WHO:
Moderators: Linda Morgano, Green Schools Assistant, Global Green; Linda Stone, Green Schools Policy Associate, Global Green.
Panelists: Gina Andre, Director of Architecture, Concordia Architecture & Planning; Lona Hankins, Director of Capital Improvements, Recovery School District; Herman Taitt, Jr., Executive Director of Operations, Orleans Parish School Board
JUNE: SOLAR ENERGY
June's monthly public panel discussion will explore the latest topics involving national and local solar energy use. Panelists from South Coast Solar, Concordia, and FutureProof Architects will lead discussions involving current solar energy projects in the city; offering their perspectives as planners, designers and homeowners on the cutting edge of the growing solar trend. We will discuss the latest information on financing and the useful tax credits currently available to solar energy users in Louisiana.
The panel, which is being presented in partnership with American Institute of Architects, (AIA) is free and open to the public and will be presented by Global Green USA as a way of inviting the New Orleans community to the ever-growing community table of green building. Light refreshments will be served.
This month's scheduled panelists include Scott Oman of South Coast Solar; FutureProof's Nicolias Alatzas, and New Orleans' professionals as well as residents with solar, Bob Ellis and Steven Bingler.
