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SUMMARY:Swarthmore College Sustainability Open House
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nOn Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\, Swarthmore College will host a series of events highlighting the sustainable design of Martin Hall and the Dining and Community Commons\, as well as the College’s To Zero By Thirty-Five energy plan.  The events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration through Green Building United is required for all events except for drop-in tours of Martin Hall. \nThe former Martin Biological Laboratory is a 1936 Art Deco building that has been renovated and expanded to house the Computer Science Department\, the Film and Media Studies Department\, and the Creative Media Commons.  The College is pursuing Living Building Challenge (LBC) Core Certification for the project.  The renovated and expanded Martin Hall opened for the Fall 2025 semester. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_align=”center” text_align=”center”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Register for free![/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nAGENDA\nAttendees can select sessions to attend throughout the day. You do NOT have to register for the full-day of activities. \n[/vc_column_text]8:30 AM - 10:30: Landscape Architecture Tour - ``Performance and Pedagogy: How Landscape Responds to the Culture and Mission of an Academic Institution``[vc_column_text]Coffee and tea will be served\nPresented by project landscape architects Sarah Miller and Richard Newton of OLIN. \nThis tour will explore the collaborative design process of Martin Hall’s landscape\, highlighting how its outdoor spaces respond to the building’s location between the three academic performing arts facilities and an ecologically rich woodland edge. \nThis tour qualifies for one (1) LA CES PDH and one (1) AIA LU. \n[/vc_column_text]11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Drop-in Tours of Martin Hall Sustainability Features[vc_column_text]\nOn the hour\, a College representative will lead drop-in visitors on a tour of Martin Hall\, highlighting the building’s sustainability feature. \nClasses are in session\, so the tour route will be conducted to avoid disturbing classes. Visitors may not walk through on their own. Meet outside of the North Quad entrance on the hour at 11 am\, 12 pm\, 1 pm\, and 2 pm. \nPre-registration for the drop-in tours is not required.[/vc_column_text]3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Architectural Presentation - “Bridging Heritage and New Construction with LBC Core”[vc_column_text]\nPresented by project architects Jefferson Poole and Elaine Hoffman of Goody Clancy\, this presentation provides an inside look at Martin Hall as an early case study in pursuing LBC Core certification. The presentation will focus on how the LBC Core program impacted the design of the building\, and how specific strategies were adopted and implemented to achieve the aspirational design goals of the College. \nThis presentation qualifies for one (1) AIA LU. \n[/vc_column_text]4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Architectural Tours (attendees can choose one)[vc_column_text]\n\n 	“Swarthmore College: Living Building Challenges and Campus Energy Plan”\n\n\n\n\n\nTour will visit Swarthmore College’s two recently completed buildings which are targeting Living Building Challenge Certification: the Dining and Community Commons (DCC) and Martin Hall Renovation and Addition. In addition\, the tour will visit the College’s geoexchange plant to discuss the Two Zero By Thirty-five energy plan\, which uses a low temperature hot water\, geoexchange well system for campus heating/cooling and eliminating fossil fuel use. Tour will be led by Andy Feick\, Associate Vice President of Sustainable Facilities Operations\, and Beth Smith of the Aegis Property Group. \nThis tour qualifies for one (1) AIA LU. \n \n\n 	“Martin Hall: Bridging between Quad and Woods”\n\nParticipants will be given a guided tour of Martin Hall and learn how the building and its landscape were designed to have a positive impact on the larger natural\, campus\, and human systems that they contribute to. Tour will be led by Goody Clancy\, the project architects. \nThis tour qualifies for one (1) LA CES PDH and one (1) AIA LU. \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]5:30 PM - 6:15 PM: Networking Reception[vc_column_text]Beer\, non-alcoholic beverages\, and light appetizers will be served.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPhoto Credit: Halkin Mason Photography \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/martin-hall-sustainability-day-swarthmore-college/
LOCATION:Swarthmore College\, 520 Elm Ave\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T170000
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SUMMARY:Climate & Cocktails: GBU Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nGreen Building United’s Living Future and Passive House Communities invite you to join GBU members and Emerging Professionals—along with our promotional partners PhilaNOMA\, Black Girl Environmentalist Philly HUB\, YPE Philly\, AIA’s PEA\, and ASID PA East—for a summer happy hour!\nThis informal gathering is a chance to connect with fellow sustainability and green building enthusiasts\, share ideas\, and celebrate your passion for sustainable design. In partnership with organizations committed to equity in the environmental sphere\, this event intentionally creates space for BIPOC and emerging professionals to build community in a field where they remain underrepresented. \nThis happy hour will be at the Frankie’s Summer Club popup which requires Frankie’s Summer Club membership for entry. To get your FREE Frankie’s membership\, sign up here with your name and email and you’ll receive your membership immediately in your inbox. OR you can wait until you arrive. The 30 second process can also be done at the door. \nLight bites will be on Green Building United; drinks available for purchase. \nWe will be in touch with registrants via email with a rain location if needed. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register for free[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to our promotional partners!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”3551″ align=”center” img_link=”https://www.philanoma.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”3576″ img_link=”https://blackgirlenvironmentalist.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”3607″ img_link=”https://www.ypephilly.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”3631″ img_link=”https://aiaphiladelphia.org/clubs/view/philadelphia-emerging-architects”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”3635″ img_link=”https://pae.asid.org/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to our snack sponsors!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3729″ img_link=”https://imegcorp.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3772″ img_link=”https://gpaee.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/climate-cocktails-gbu-summer-social/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Summer Club\, 355 S. 15th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20250630T172621Z
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UID:3528-1754411400-1754418600@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:GBU's LFCC and SBN's GSI PartnersDelaware River Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n ★2 LA CES PDHs\, 2 AIA LU\, and 2 GBCI CEUs approved\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nHosted by Green Building United’s Living Future Community and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s GSI Partners. \nHop aboard for an engaging guided boat tour exploring the infrastructure and future vision of the Delaware River. As we cruise north toward the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge\, we’ll be joined by content experts and project designers working on the Philadelphia side of the river. Together\, we’ll take a closer look at river dynamics\, infrastructure challenges\, and the opportunities that lie ahead. \nHighlights of the tour will include: \n\n\n 	 A look at how the Combined Sewer Outfall (CSO) system interfaces with the river\n 	 Updates on the Delaware River Trail and East Coast Greenway improvements\n 	 Industrial\, commercial\, and residential developments along the waterfront\n 	 How designers and the working port are collaborating to increase safe river access for residents\n\nAs we return south\, we’ll shift focus to the New Jersey side\, highlighting upcoming projects\, plans\, and potential collaborations. \nBonus: Each attendee will receive one complimentary drink from the boat bar to enjoy during the cruise! Snacks and a cash bar will also be available.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Speakers[vc_column_text]\n\n 	\nJerry Kauffman\, Director and Associate Professor\, University of Delaware – Water Resources Center\n 	\nMatt Ludwig\, Principal Engineer & Planner\, NV5\n 	\nStephanie Phillips\, Executive Director\, Riverfront North Partnership\, formally DRCC\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nThis always sold-out event will have a waitlist. Add your name to be notified if a spot becomes available. \nPricing: \nMember*: $55 \nNon-Member: $85 \n*For GBU and SBN GSI Partners Members only. \nGSI Partners: please contact SBN for your discount code to access the member rate. \nGBU Members: please check your email for your discount code to access the member rate.  \nBecome a GBU member today to support the advancement of an equitable transition to a climate-friendly and healthy built environment & access discounted tickets to GBU’s educational and networking events! \n[/vc_column_text]Check availability & register here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to the generous GBU member who made the boat tour possible this year\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nand to our refreshment sponsors\, NV5!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3596″ img_link=”https://www.nv5.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/gbus-lfcc-and-sbns-gsi-partners-delaware-river-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Patriot Harbor Lines\, 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20250331T163533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T162945Z
UID:3198-1745946000-1745953200@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:Passive House & Living Future Learning Demonstration Series (6 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★1 AIA LU & 1.5 Phius CEUs Approved\nFinal Learning Series Session\nMoving the High-Performance Needle – \nFrom a South Philly Rowhouse to the Big Picture\nThe Living Future + Passive House Communities of GBU embarked on a demonstration learning series to examine the synergies and complements between the Phius’ REVIVE 2024 and Living Future’s Core certification standards. Over the course of six sessions that started in late 2024\, we looked at how the two standards and organizations approach sustainability\, and how these new certification standards compare and contrast in a ‘crosswalk’ analysis. The Cross Street Passive House\, a retrofit and renovation of a South Philly rowhome\, provides a real-life\, real-time case study of how these standards can be applied and implemented in a project seeking certification.\n\nJoin us for Session 6\, for an action-packed event. Efrie Escott will give us a big picture view of how carbon figures in the environment and our everyday decisions.\n\nThen we’ll hear directly from Phius and Living Future to explore what’s next for REVIVE and Core\, and cement the Learning Series takeaways by diving into a role-playing game to work out a holistic solution to the puzzle of carbon and concrete.\n\nNetwork with wine & beer and a vegetarian / vegan friendly Gyro Bar thanks to our generous sponsor\, Loomis McAfee Architects.\nTickets are free for GBU Members and $20 for non-members.\nConsider becoming a GBU member today!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nSpecial thanks to\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2743″][vc_column_text]\nfor hosting this series!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/passive-house-living-future-learning-demonstration-series-6-of-6/
LOCATION:Private: Colliers Engineering; Penn Center\, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 2\, Suite 700\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20250304T205615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T140937Z
UID:3133-1744131600-1744138800@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:Passive House & Living Future Learning Demonstration Series (5 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★1 AIA LU\, 2 Phius\, & LA CES CEUs Approved\nSession 5 – Framing Resiliency through Green Rating Standards\n\nThe REVIVE standard moves Phius beyond energy performance to embrace resiliency in its project performance optimization. Join us for Session 5 of this six-part series as we look at the big climate issues facing our region and develop the Crosswalks to show how we use REVIVE and CORE to address those issues from wall section to watershed. Networking and lecture will be followed by a hands-on workshop and discussion focused on exploring Green Stormwater Management Strategies in a South Philly rowhouse renovation.\n\nThank you Sempergreen for sponsoring refreshments!\nTickets are free for GBU Members and $20 for non-members.\nConsider becoming a GBU member today!\nThis six-part learning series explores the criteria of and synergies between the new Phius REVIVE and Living Future’s CORE programs. Join Green Building United’s Passive House and Living Future Communities to explore how to apply these certification programs to an existing\, gut-rehab rowhouse.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nSpecial thanks to\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2743″ align=”center”][vc_column_text]\nfor hosting this series!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/passive-house-living-future-learning-demonstration-series-5-of-6/
LOCATION:Private: Colliers Engineering; Penn Center\, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 2\, Suite 700\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20250129T215332Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House & Living Future Learning Demonstration Series (4 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★1 AIA LU & 1.5 Phius CEUs approved\nThe REVIVE standard moves Phius beyond energy performance to account for the embodied and operational Carbon impact in its project performance optimization. Join us for Session 4 of this six-part series as we develop the Crosswalks between the Phius REVIVE and LF CORE standards. Both look to the long-term goals of net zero energy and zero carbon; taking a holistic view of the home’s function\, use\, and purpose. In this session we will explore how active systems decisions including appliances\, HVAC and renewable energy\, affect building performance\, Carbon impact\, resilience\, and survivability.  We will discuss how they both align with LEED for Homes.  Networking and lecture will be followed by a hands-on workshop focused on survivability in a South Philly rowhouse renovation.\n\nPizza and beer provided by Woodcock Design.\nTickets are free for GBU Members and $20 for non-members.\nConsider becoming a GBU member today!\nThis six-part learning series explores the criteria of and synergies between the new Phius REVIVE and Living Future’s CORE programs. Join Green Building United’s Passive House and Living Future Communities to explore how to apply these certification programs to an existing\, gut-rehab rowhouse.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/passive-house-living-future-learning-demonstration-series-4-of-6/
LOCATION:Private: Colliers Engineering; Penn Center\, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 2\, Suite 700\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20250107T153558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191413Z
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SUMMARY:*New Date* Passive House & Living Future Learning Demonstration Series (3 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★1 AIA LU and 1.5 Phius CEUs approved\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nDrive Down Carbon – Utilizing Passive Approaches to Optimize Embodied and Operational Carbon\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column]Register Here[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n**This event has been rescheduled to February 18th.** \nJoin us for Session 3 of this six-part learning series to explore how an efficient\, calculated approach to the building envelope drives down embodied and operational Carbon and optimizes energy efficiency. Using the lens of practical\, real-life decision making we will: Delve into strategies\, decisions\, and methodologies for air sealing and envelope design; Understand carbon implications; Explore how to make informed choices; and Identify best practice materials and installation strategies. Networking and lecture followed immediately with a hands-on\, small group workshop and wrap-up. Pre-registration is required. Refreshments provided by Woodcock Design.\nTickets are free for GBU Members and $20 for non-members.\nConsider becoming a GBU member today!\nThis six-part learning series explores the criteria of and synergies between the new Phius REVIVE and Living Future’s CORE programs. Join Green Building United’s Passive House and Living Future Communities to explore how to apply these certification programs to an existing\, gut-rehab rowhouse.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nSpecial thanks to\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2743″ align=”center” img_link=”https://colliersengineering.com/”][vc_column_text]\nfor hosting this series!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/passive-house-living-future-learning-demonstration-series-3-of-6/
LOCATION:Private: Colliers Engineering; Penn Center\, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 2\, Suite 700\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20241121T200353Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House & Living Future Learning Demonstration Series (2 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★ 1.5 Phius & 1 AIA LU approved\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column]Register Here[vc_column_text]\n\n\nTickets are free for GBU Members and $20 for non-members.\nConsider becoming a GBU member today!\nAlready registered for Session 2? Register for Session 3 here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What goes into making the best materials decisions for a renovation project? Join us for Session 2 of this six-part learning series as we apply the criteria of the Phius REVIVE and Living Future Core programs to a gut rehab project in South Philly to explore what goes into making the best materials decisions for a project. Topics include: Understanding material risks and opportunities\, Exploring tools and resources for making informed choices\, and Identifying best practices for real life decision making. Lecture introduction will be followed immediately with a hands-on\, small group\, comparative materials workshop.\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\nBeer and pizza provided by BluPath Design![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nSpecial thanks to\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2743″ align=”center” img_link=”https://colliersengineering.com/”][vc_column_text]\nfor hosting this series!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/passive-house-living-future-demonstration-series-2-of-6/
LOCATION:Private: Colliers Engineering; Penn Center\, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 2\, Suite 700\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T191720Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House & Living Future Learning Demonstration Series (1 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n★1 AIA LU and 1.5 Phius CEUs approved\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column]Register Here[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nTickets are free for GBU Members and $20 for non-members.\nConsider becoming a GBU member today!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Green Building United is excited to begin a six-part learning series to explore the criteria and synergies of the new Phius REVIVE and the Living Future Core programs.  Join the Passive House and Living Future Communities to explore how to apply these certification programs to an existing\, gut-rehab rowhouse.\n\nThe series’ first session will begin with networking\, an introduction to REVIVE\, Core\, and a project overview. This will be followed with small group\, hands-on monthly sessions to apply the lessons to the project.\n\nRefreshments will be provided! Pre-registration is required.\nClick here to register for Session 2 of the learning series! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFeatured Speakers:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nHaley Kalvin-Gold\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2883″ img_link=”https://www.phius.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nNick Semon\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2896″ img_link=”https://living-future.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nRob Fleming\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2897″ img_link=”https://www.design.upenn.edu/”][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nSpecial thanks to\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2743″ align=”center” img_link=”https://colliersengineering.com/”][vc_column_text]\n\nfor hosting this Series!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/passive-house-living-future-demonstration-series-1-of-6/
LOCATION:Private: Colliers Engineering; Penn Center\, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 2\, Suite 700\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20240821T153919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T182645Z
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SUMMARY:Be Local\, Tree Local: Manufacturing Wood Products in Fairmount Park
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]★ Approved for 1 AIA LU\, 1 LA CES PDH\, and 1.5 GBCI CE hours\n\nThrough a unique partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation\, Cambium Carbon\, and PowerCorps\, a new mill in Fairmount Park’s Organic Recycling Center will turn Philadelphia’s fallen and removed trees into valuable lumber products that can be sold to generate income to fund more trees! Come tour this new facility\, and learn directly from leaders in each organization on how these three groups have come together to make change for our trees and our city\, and how you can turn Philly trees into assets on your projects. \nAttendees are invited to arrive at 5pm for networking over snacks & non-alcoholic drinks ahead of the tour starting at 5:30pm. \n\nClick here to register!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speakers[vc_column_text]\n\n 	         Natalie Walker: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation\, Sustainability Director\n\nNatalie serves as the Sustainability Director for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) where she develops strategies to promote resilient parks and recreation spaces for all city residents. With a focus on partnership and collaboration\, Natalie leads programs that enhance sustainable land care practices\, reduce waste\, and advance healthy and sustainable urban environments. For more than 10 years\, Natalie has helped teams achieve their green building and sustainability goals through her work in city government\, higher education\, and sustainability standards.\n\n 	         Zac Tolbert: Cambium Carbon\, Business Development  \n\nZac is a Landscape Architect by training\, but has spent the better part of a decade working with the specifier community to eliminate the use of tropical hardwoods and instead utilizing the most sustainable wood in the world. Now with Cambium\, he leads business development for the specifier community across the eastern US\, helping design teams divert tree waste from the landfill and utilize this material in the built environment to embody carbon for decades to come.\n\n 	         Carlos Alvarez: PowerCorps\, Director of Social Enterprise Operations\n\nCarlos has been a part of the PowerCorpsPHL family since 2015 when he started as a crew leader supporting young Philadelphians looking for quality opportunities for personal and professional development\, community engagement through service\, and career pathways in environmental sustainability. Since then\, he has held many roles and has grown with the program focusing on expanding the technical skills training curriculum. Currently\, Carlos is the Director of Social Enterprise Operations overseeing the installment and operation of the Philadelphia Reforestation Hub- Urban Wood Sawmill\, a private non-profit partnership designed to support the city’s goal to lower wood waste\, improve its tree canopy cover and provide training for PowerCorpsPHL members interested in sawmill operation and related fields in tree care.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to our event sponsor!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2429″ img_link=”https://www.carbonsmartwood.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/be-local-tree-local-manufacturing-wood-products-in-fairmount-park/
LOCATION:3850 W Ford Road\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131\, 3850 W Ford Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20240710T162014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T182929Z
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SUMMARY:Low Key to High Spirits: A Passive House\, Living Future\, and GBU Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Living Future and Passive House Communities of Green Building United invite you to join us for a GBU member and prospective member happy hour! Network and catch up with fellow green building enthusiasts\, share ideas\, and celebrate your passion for sustainable design. This informal event is open to all\, so come meet new people\, reconnect with colleagues\, and raise a glass to a greener future!  \n**UPDATE DUE TO RAIN IN THE FORECAST**\nGather at 5pm onwards to enjoy snacks sponsored by Green Building United and a cash bar at Urban Farmer located at 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. \nThis event is FREE\, though advanced registration is appreciated!  \n\nClick here to register for this event!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Parking + Transportation Info[vc_column_text]\n\n 	7 min walk from Suburban Station \n\n\n 	please refer to the SEPTA app for transit information\n\n 	Several bus routes serve the area\, including the 4\, 9\, 17\, and 38.\n 	The Market-Frankford Line (MFL) and Broad Street Line (BSL) both have stations within walking distance. The closest stations are City Hall and 15th Street.\n\n\n\n\n 	4-hour street parking available nearby (check signage to confirm) \n\n\n 	Parking garages within a 4 minute or less walk: \n\n\n 	\n\n 	Logan Square Parking\, 1815 Cherry Street \n\n\n\n\n 	\n\n 	Three Logan Square Parking Garage\, 1717 Arch Street \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/low-key-to-high-spirits-a-passive-house-living-future-and-gbu-member-mixer/
LOCATION:Urban Farmer\, 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community,Passive House Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20240627T151811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T152746Z
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SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* GBU's LFCC and SBN's GSI Partners Schuylkill River Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]★ 1.5 AIA & 2 LA CES CEUs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nGreen Building United’s Living Future Community and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s GSI Partners invite you to a guided tour of the Schuylkill River’s infrastructure on July 30th from 4:30-7:00pm. We will be joined by content experts and some of the designers who have been and are involved with projects along the river to better understand river dynamics and see firsthand the issues and opportunities that abound. \nJoin us to see from the water how the CSO (Combined Sewer Outfalls) system interfaces with the river & learn about some planned and current projects including Bartram’s Garden\, the Schuylkill River Trail (and new suspension bridge)\, and the HILCO property. Light snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available on the boat. \nGBU and/or SBN’s GSI Partners Members: $45pp; Non-Members: $60pp. \n\n**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**\nClick HERE to join the waitlist. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to our event sponsors!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2334″ img_link=”https://www1.villanova.edu/university/engineering/academic-programs/departments/sustainable.html”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2332″ img_link=”https://www1.villanova.edu/university/engineering/academic-programs/departments/sustainable/executive-education.html”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/lfcc-and-gsi-partners-schuylkill-river-boat-tour/
LOCATION:CC Philadelphia | Exact Location TBC with registrants via email 24hrs ahead of time\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T231211
CREATED:20240627T144543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T221103Z
UID:2163-1721669400-1721676600@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:We Sought the Woods: Learning from Healthy Forest Ecosystems and Sustainable Wood Products
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]★ 1.5 AIA and 2 LA CES offered to in-person participants[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join the Living Future Community for a deep discussion about the origins of our regional wood products and their environmental benefits in the forests and in our built environment. This event will provide insights from experts about what makes a healthy forest ecosystem\, how regional forest are managed and what sustainable harvesting looks like\, as well as how FSC certification programs can be integrated into those practices to provide wood products throughout our projects. We’ll even take a video tour of a commercial forest! Light snacks and drinks will be provided.\nClick here to register and join on July 22nd!\n***UPDATE***\nThis event will be hybrid & accessible on Zoom.\nRegistrants will receive a Zoom link day-of via email. \n\nMore on our speakers:\n[/vc_column_text]Calvin Norman | Penn State\, Assistant Professor of Forestry[vc_column_text]\nCalvin Norman is passionate about helping forests be the best they can be by educating landowners\, agencies\, and those who interact with the outdoors about forests and wildlife\, management\, forest carbon\, climate change\, and other matters that impact forest. \n[/vc_column_text]Darick Graham | Bingaman & Son Lumber\, VP of Sawmill Operations[vc_column_text]\nDarick Graham is currently the Vice President of Sawmill Operations at Bingaman & Son Lumber. Darick has the lumber business in his blood\, his family members have done pretty much everything in the business from owning and operating sawmills to working as loggers\, Darick was born in Liberty PA and got his Forest Technology Degree from Penn College in Williamsport. He started as a Forest Technician at Bingaman’s right out of school and has ascended the ranks before becoming VP of Sawmills in 2021. \n[/vc_column_text]Tom Kain | Forest Stewardship Council\, Senior Manager of Forest Management Certification Markets[vc_column_text]\nDuring his career Tom has worked as a land management forester for both public and private forestland owners as well as in wood procurement across the United States. Tom is a member of the Society of American Foresters and an SAF Certified Forester. Before joining FSC US\, he worked for Domtar Paper Company as a procurement forester at the Kingsport\, TN papermill. Tom is a graduate of Humboldt State University in Arcata\, California where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and a Master of Science in Natural Resources. \n[/vc_column_text]Andy Dalzell | Bingaman & Son Lumber\, Specialty Products[vc_column_text]\nAndy Dalzell works in Specialty Products at Bingaman & Son Lumber\, particularly in the development and sales of thermally modified hardwoods. Andy joined Bingaman’s after working in the Pennsylvania State Legislature as Chief of Staff to a State Representative. With a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland\, Andy began his career as a community organizer in South Philadelphia. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to our event sponsor!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2197″ align=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/we-sought-the-woods-learning-from-healthy-forest-ecosystems-and-sustainable-wood-products/
LOCATION:Zoom OR Diversified Lighting Showroom | The Bourse Resource Center\, 111 S Independence Mall E\, Suite 960\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living Future Community
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