Our Vision is that all buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health, prosperity and vitality of all life within a generation.
Our Mission is to transform the way regional buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous built and natural environment that improves the quality of life.
City of Cheviot Request for Qualifications RFQ name: Darwin Avenue Project The City of Cheviot (the "City") is soliciting requests for qualifications for the purpose of developing a lot currently owned by the City. 3771 Darwin Avenue, Cheviot, OH (Parcel ID #551-0009-0277-00) was purchased by the City through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's $1 Home Program. Due to the condition of the home, the city had it demolished. It is now the City's intent to contract with a developer who will design, fund and build a LEED for Homes certified, single family residence on this lot. Download the PDF. Green Business Awards
USGBC In Partnership With The Business Courier
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Business Courier is teaming with the U.S. Green Building Council to present the first-ever Green Business Awards, Click for more info.
Revised Bylaws for Membership Review and Adoption
The Board of Directors has voted to approve revisions to the Chapter Bylaws. Members of the Chapter will be asked to vote to accept or reject this Amendment at the next General Meeting of the Chapter, April 6, 2010.
Chapter Members have been given 30 days to review them. They may be viewed at this site page or a PDF may be downloaded here.
2011 Greening the Heartland Event Planner RFQ
The Cincinnati Regional Chapter of the USGBC is seeking proposals from qualified event planners with documented experience providing the following services for the 2011 Greening the Heartland Conference for 17 months beginning April 2010 and ending August 2011.
Qualifications: * Extensive background in planning and implementation of fundraisers of similar size/scope * Experience working with not-for-profit/charitable organizations and coordination/collaboration across a broad cross-section of stakeholders (including sponsors, venues, caterers, organizational staff and vendors) * Demonstrated experience in securing and maintaining a variety of sponsors * Proven experience with volunteer coordination * Superior communication skills, including both verbal and written * Skill in negotiating with services providers and experience writing contracts for those services * Familiarity with and established relationships with the local provides of services (such as catering companies, rental companies, venues) * Flexibility in time (evening meetings and some weekend availability required) * Proficiency working in electronic mediums, including Word and Excel as well as a familiarity with mail merge and web content management software * High attention to detail, with particular focus to database entry, copy editing, meeting minutes * Experience with marketing and communications an asset, including writing/distributing press releases and overseeing design-to-print promotional materials
Please e-mail a single PDF file (maximum 4 pages, please) containing all of the above listed response contents and requirements, saved with the first and last name of the principal applicant in the document title e.g.“FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME.PDF”) by COB Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to: Tom Kennedy, GTH2011 Acting Chair US Green Building Council- Cincinnati Regional Chapter tknorwoodian@msn.com
Chad is an owner of emersion DESIGN, an architectural/ engineering/ planning/ interior design firm recognized by The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition as the 2008 Environmental Business of the Year, whose office is under USGBC review for LEED Platinum Certification. His work has garnished design awards from the AIA, IIDA and the SEGD. As 2008 Chapter Secretary, Chad was appointed to the inaugural USGBC Congressional Advocacy Day, where he met with Congressional Members to discuss environmental issues and serve as a resource on sustainability. Chad has had round table discussions with area political leaders; given lectures on sustainable design, costs, planning and been published in newspaper, magazine and web media. Recently, he was invited to speak at the International Education Summit. Chad serves on several other Boards and Steering Committees including: LAND-HC Committee on GreenBuilding; UC's President's Advisory Council on Environment & Sustainability; Agenda 360 and the Hamilton County Climate Action Initiative.
Alan Warner, Past Chair Alan Warner is the Partner-in-Charge for Sustainability for GBBN Architects network of offices in the US and in China. Alan, who lectures extensively throughout the region on issues relating to Sustainable Design and the role of professional organizations in implementing successful strategies, participates locally and regionally in engaging professionals, businesses and governments to realize the benefits of Green High Performance Design.Within the US Green Building Council, Alan serves on Heartland Regional Council and chaired the Cincinnati Chapter Regionalization Committee to determine Regional Priority Credits for LEED 2009. For 2009, Alan is the Chair of USGBC Cincinnati. The 2009 chapter goals are organized around two themes: Building the Green Building Economy and Organizational Excellence. Alan is also significantly involved in the American Institute of Architects Committee On The Environment having chaired the Cincinnati AIA COTE, founded and currently Chairs the AIA Ohio Chapter COTE. Susan Brownknight, Vice Chair Susan Knight attended Xavier University and graduated with a Bachelors in Political Science and minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. Currently, Susan Knight is the Marketing and Development Director for the Cincinnati Nature Center. She has spent the last 14 years working for local and national non-profits, such as the Drop Inn Center and Sierra Club as an advocate for smart development here and abroad. In 2007, she helped launch the National Blue Green Alliance, a formal alliance between organized labor and national environmental organizations and served as the first National Field Director for the Blue Green Alliance to advocate for green jobs, smart global warming legislation and fair trade policies. Susan has worked closely with organized labor, elected officials and other organizations to advocate for policies and practices that incentivize and promote green development. The Cincinnati Blue Green Alliance, under Susan’s leadership is directly responsible for the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County publicly signing Climate Agreements that are a commitment to significant carbon reductions. She serves as a volunteer on the Cincinnati Blue Green Alliance Steering Committee. Susan is also Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Rivers Unlimited, a state-wide river advocacy organization.
David Tsevat, Treasurer David Tsevat is the current Treasurer and a Director of the USGBC Cincinnati Chapter. He is cofounder of the chapter and first served on the board in 2002. He is the founder and former chair of the Membership Committee, co-founded the Public Relations Committee, on which he currently serves, and an editor of the chapter newsletter. He serves on the By-laws Reform Task Force, among other ad hoc groups. Dave is also co-founder and former chairman of the AIA Cincinnati Committee on the Environment (COTE), facilitator for several sustainable charities, and speaker. As a licensed architect Dave has worked on LEED Certified and Registered projects. He holds the designation LEED-AP. Michael Senger, Secretary Michael has been with Heapy Engineering since 2005, working as a Mechanical Engineer. He is a LEED AP with specialties in both the Building Design + Construction and Interior Design + Construction. He is responsible for LEED Project Administration, Energy Analysis, Sustainable Design and Standards, and HVAC Design. Michael’s LEED Project Administration responsibilities include assisting with project team coordination, LEED documentation, and Eco-Charrettes. He has overseen the certification of two Gold projects, four Silver projects and one Certified project and is currently involved in four other LEED projects. After two years of service on the USGBC Cincinnati Chapter Board, Michael is eager to continue his service to the Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Working out of Heapy Engineering’s Dayton office on projects throughout the region, Michael is confident he can provide the Board with a personal connection to the members in and around Dayton.
Michael Kady, Director Michael Kady serves as a Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. with nine years of diversified experience as a civil engineer. His design experience includes commercial, residential, and industrial land development projects. His areas of expertise includes stormwater management design, hydrology and hydraulics for storm and sanitary sewer systems, site grading and utility design, site development permitting, NPDES Phase II storm water quality design and sustainable site design. Michael has been responsible for the management and design on a variety of projects ranging from a 1 acre retail development to a 600+ acre mixed used development and multiple redevelopment projects. Michael was the 2009 chair for the Emerging Green Builders member circle and an active member of the Chapter Steering Committee. Additionally Michael is involved in the Commercial Real Estate member circle and Healthcare member circle. Brett Kordenbrock, Director I am an advocate for sustainable building, living, and thought. I push almost everyone to think about our consequences on this planet. I have turned many heads (my parents as one) to begin implementing energy efficient measures, sustainable product purchasing, recycling, etc. It is through awareness and love that we can make amends with our world. Although emotional at times, getting these points across are first priority in my eyes. It may take a couple months or a year to get things put in place on such small scale, but it is persistence that both I and the local Chapter have that will make this a place filled with sustainable buildings, office environments, and outdoor environments where we can live, work, and most importantly play.
Chuck Lohre, Director Chuck Lohre started promoting the USGBC in 2005 with twice-yearly seminars, he earned his LEED AP designation in 2007 and since then he has become active in promoting the USGBC's LEED program both locally and nationally. Chuck was introduced to architecture and engineering at the University of Kentucky, where he studied in the 1970s. Since then, he's used that knowledge at his advertising agency, Lohre & Associates, specializing in manufacturing technology. His experience with sustainable building technology includes holding seminars on Green Buildings over the last four years, serving as USGBC's Cincinnati Chapter PR Media Chair for 08/09 and - helping to create a Chapter web site, speaking on numerous occasions and conducting dozens of tours of LEED projects. He became a Board Member in 2009. Chuck has published extensive resources about USGBC educational facilities nationwide and LEED AP Study information. Additionally, he has authored extensive educational materials for the Fernald Preserve Visitors Center and continues to promote LEED projects in the region by hosting LEED tours and seminars under his new brand Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy.
Mary Beth McGrew, Director Mary Beth McGrew is the Associate Vice President of Planning + Design + Construction and the University Architect at the University of Cincinnati. The university group is approximately 50 individuals in the disciplines of planning, architecture, engineering, and construction management. She chairs the all-university committee on sustainability and works with faculty, staff, and students to move the agenda forward inside the university. Her experience is in all phases of architectural practice from group management, project management and programming through construction administration. Mary Beth offers skills in architecture and planning with a strong interesting sustainable design. This interest is demonstrated by successful grant writing, ongoing work with the Society of College and University Planning, work with the local AIA in the Dayton Chapter, and encouraging staff at the University. Mary Beth is a LEED AP.
Jeffrey Millard, Director Mr. Millard is a professional Engineer and LEED AP with KLH Engineers. He graduated from the Ohio State University in 1998 and has been with KLH for the past 12 years. He has been the principal in charge of 11 elementary, middle, and high schools over the past two years that are on track to be LEED Silver certified. He has also overseen an additional five highly sustainable schools in Northern Kentucky that include geothermal, daylight harvesting and full building lighting automation that has cut energy consumption in half. His passion for sustainable design and enthusiasm for the USGBC vision of a sustainable built environment align with the USGBC’s ongoing mission.
Heather Wehby, Director Heather Wehby is a registered Architect and LEED AP. She is a Project Architect at glaserworks: Architecture and Urban Design working on Clark Montessori and Dater Montessori for Cincinnati Public Schools. Both projects are being designed for LEED Silver minimum certification. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chapter as Secretary and as the Board liaison to the Emerging Green Builders Committee. In 2009, she co-organized the EGB Natural Talent Design Competition which was a great success in reaching out to students and young professionals, developing relationships and attracting the attention of the community. As Secretary, she serves on the Executive and Finance Committees and the By-Laws Task Force. As a resident of Over-the-Rhine and Prospect Hill for the past 10 years, Heather brings a personal commitment to urban, sustainable living to all of her work
Ralph Wells, Director Ralph Wells is an instructor at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (CSTCC). I have been active on the local USGBC Education committee. While at CSTCC I have created the third year certificate in Sustainable Design and Construction process based on LEED requirements. This certificate program won the 2009 Excellence in Education Award from national USGBC in the community college category. In conjunction with the Education Committee, I have also developed a series of short courses for the construction industry to introduce them to the LEED requirements. I have worked with the Cincinnati USGBC leadership to develop the formal partnership between USGBC-Cincinnati and CSTCC. This is a groundbreaking agreement of cooperation between the local USGBC and the Workforce Development classes offered at CSTCC. Ralph has Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville, a Bachelor’s in ministry and leadership from Cincinnati Christian University, and is presently in the Doctorate program in Organizational Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University. I am also a member of ASHRAE, IES, and IEEE.
Recent Chapter Highlights and Accomplishments:
- The Cincinnati area is home to more LEED projects than any city in Ohio - The Cincinnati area is home to more LEED AP's per capita than Chicago, and has the fourth largest number of LEED AP's in the Midwest - Cincinnati has more LEED registered schools than any other city in the state; Ohio has more LEED registered schools that California, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, and Florida combined. Twenty percent of all LEED schools projects are in Ohio - The Cincinnati Regional Chapter is the largest in Ohio and surrounding states - It has spread green building education to more than half a million people through media and direct contact - Chapter leaders have advocated for green building policy with the Governor's and Cincinnati Mayor's offices - The chapter has forged an award-winning partnership with Cincinnati State to provide a sustainable building curriculum for professionals - The chapter's advisory efforts have assisted the cities of Cincinnati and Wilmington and the State of Ohio in crafting successful green building incentives - Chapter leaders have spoken before numerous professional groups, both locally and around the country, about LEED and sustainable building - The chapter has hosted a design competition, LEED workshops, tours, round-tables, socials, and other networking events - Through the efforts of the Board and volunteers, Cincinnati has been selected as the site of Greening the Heartland 2011, the Midwest Greenbuild conference of the USGBC
