"Aug. 2010 USGBC Chapter Update" Shawn Hesse, a founding member of the USGBC Cincinnati Regional Chapter,
was awarded the “Social Equity Champion” award.
On a national level,
Shawn is a member of the USGBC Chapter Steering Committee Diversity and
Community Engagement Task Force, which focuses on increasing the level
of community engagement within the USGBC Chapter community. He also
serves on the LEED Technical Committee Working Group on Social Equity.
Shawn sees social equity and green building as two priorities that are
intrinsically linked. “It is critically important for the green building
movement to embrace the full definition of sustainability and to begin
fully considering social impacts of the design, construction, operation
and occupation of the built environment,” he said. “We cannot reach a
state of balance if everyone is not involved. If green building and
green living are only considerations of the wealthy and powerful, we
will never effect the scale of change required of everyone.”
Shawn points out that there are plenty of people who care about the
environment and want to protect it who aren’t working in the
architecture, engineering, or building trades. “If we think USGBC has a
strong voice in the green building movement now, imagine how much
stronger it will be when we add soccer moms, labor unions and apartment
renters to our choir,” he said.
Shawn sees social equity and green building as two priorities that are
intrinsically linked. “It is critically important for the green building
movement to embrace the full definition of sustainability and to begin
fully considering social impacts of the design, construction, operation
and occupation of the built environment,” he said. “We cannot reach a
state of balance if everyone is not involved. If green building and
green living are only considerations of the wealthy and powerful, we
will never effect the scale of change required of everyone.”
Shawn points out that there are plenty of people who care about the
environment and want to protect it who aren’t working in the
architecture, engineering, or building trades. “If we think USGBC has a
strong voice in the green building movement now, imagine how much
stronger it will be when we add soccer moms, labor unions and apartment
renters to our choir,” he said.
Natural Talent Design Competition Winners Announced Finalists
from the Cincinnati region of the national competition were recognized
at a presentation held July 15th at Cincinnati State. Brewster Rhoades of the Governor's Office spoke. Winners
of the small, affordable, and green house in New Orleans will compete
against other regional finalists at Greenbuild. To join Emerging
Professionals (formerly Emerging Green Builders), click here.
Tour of LEED-for-Homes Residence of Cliff and Stephanie Labbe On Tuesday, July 13, Jeremy Hensley, Andy Heuber and architect/owner Stephanie Labbe led the tour
of this educational home, located at 8885 Cross Street, Cincinnati, and
discussed the benefits of sustainable design and building practices.
The Labbe House project was featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer on April
18, 2010. Photos.YouTube video.
Energy efficient features: Passive Solar Design, Natural Ventilation,
Geothermal Heating & Cooling System, Radon Mitigation System,
Natural Light and use of Energy Star and /or CFL light fixtures and
ceiling fans and much more! Learn more.
USGBC Green Social and LEED-EBOM Primer at KLH Engineers Wednesday, August 18, 6:00 to 8:00 at the offices of Kohrs Lonnemann Heil Engineers - Ft.
Thomas Executive Centre, 1538 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky.
Members and non-members are welcome. For complete information and to
register click here.
Learn about how KLH is progressing on their LEED-EBOM certification. One
of the drivers for the certification is the Energy Star performance
criteria. From daylighting and the web based energy measurement system
to the skylighting and interior glass KLH has optimized their office.
Nineteen points, almost half of the 40 points required for
certification, are attributed to the Energy Star rating. The LEED AP on
the project, Robert Lonnemann, likes Energy Star because, "It is based
on actual building performance. We learned to educate our clients on
Energy Star by doing it ourselves." Learn more.
Shawn Hesse and John Quillen Recognized by USGBC National for their Chapter Leadership
At
the July 7th Chapter Board meeting Shawn Hesse of Emersion Design was
presented with the Social Equity Champion Award, exemplified by a set of
boxing gloves, for his unflinching fight. John Quillen of KLH Engineers
was presented the Rising Star Award.
Jeff Millard accepted on his behalf. Dave Tsevat (left in photos)
received the awards for Shawn and John at the recent USGBC Leaders
Retreat in Utah, where the awards were announced before the USGBC
chapter and national leaders from across the US.
Greening The Heartland 2011 Celebrated at 4th of July Northside Parade
Chuck
Lohre led the Greening the Heartland 2011 float, the "Flying Bicycle,"
promoting the upcoming conference, before the assembled masses
celebrating the 4th of July in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Dara Baldridge accompanied the moving display along the parade route.
Tom Lohre modified his creation, with contributions from Larry Sims and
Bill Martin. View the video on YouTube.
Newsletters
10 March USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ What's New - Chad Edwards, President's message ~ Minneapolis Welcomes 2010 Greening the Heartland ~ LEED Certified Projects: Amylin, Christ Hospital Imaging, Potter Hill Homes, Andrew James, Morgan-Stanley, Creative Technology Center, Great American Tower, Melink Corp
09 December USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ "Greening the Heartland" Conference awarded Cincinnati Chapter in 2011 - Alan Warner ~ Chapter signs education agreement with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ~ LEED Certified Projects: Bethel Woods Apartments, Boys Scout of America Dan Beard Council Achievement Center, Cincinnati Zoo Entry Village, Ft. Hamilton Hospital, The Herald Building, SHP Leading Design Corporate Offices, Home Depot Rapid Deployment Center, IKEA of West Chester, PACCAR Medical Education Center, Spartech Plastics Plant, University of Cincinnati Van Wormer Renovation, Valley Asphalt Operations Building, Wright-Patterson AFB AFIT Building
09 May USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~LEED 2009 (Version 3) Update~ ~LEED for Homes~ ~LEED Certified Projects: Dayton Children's Outpatient Care Center (Springboro); Edison Community College, Regional Center for Excellence (Piqua); Emersion Design (Cincinnati); Keystone Park Phase I (Cincinnati); Red Bank Crossing II (Cincinnati); US EPA AWBERC Laboratory, Annex 2 (Cincinnati); Marburg Square (Cincinnati); 3129 Kinmont Street (Cincinnati)
08 October USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ Fernald Preserve Visitor Center, First LEED Platinum Project in Ohio ~ LEED For Homes ~ LEED Certified Projects: City of Cincinnati Fire Station No. 9; Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails (Dayton); Aileron CEE CYMI Ltd (Tipp City); Building 10, Honda R&D America (Raymond) ~ Cincinnati Enacts Plan to Curb Greenhouse Gases ~ USGBC Congressional Advocacy
08 April USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ Civic Garden Center - The Green Learning Station ~ LEED Certified Projects: Art Academy of Cincinnati; PNC Bank Branches, (Deerfield Township, Liberty Township, Forest Park); Campus Recreation Center, University of Cincinnati ~ LEED Rating System Updates
08 January USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ Cincinnati Zoo - Green Initiatives ~ LEED Rating System Updates 07 October USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ Cincinnati Public Schools promotes Sustainable Design ~ USGBC - Cincinnati Chapter Sponsors Three LEED Workshops ~ LEED Certified Projects: Elements IV Interiors Headquarters (Dayton); Harold C. Schott Education Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens; Norwood Venture Phase I; Richard E. Lindner Athletic Center, University of Cincinnati
07 July USGBC-Cincinnati Newsletter ~ City of Cincinnati Passes Tax Incentives for LEED Buildings ~ LEED NC Workshop, a great success! ~ LEED Certified Projects: PNC Bank Beckett Ridge (West Chester); PNC Bank Silver Springs (Fairfield); Heapy Engineering Headquarters (Dayton), Steger Student Life Center, University of Cincinnati; Melink Corporation Headquarters (Milford)
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