Welcome…

The Next two USGBC Utah Chapter Sponsored Event

Presentation Overview:

LEED for Homes

Presented By: Dennis Gray

April 26, 2012

A LEED-certified home is designed and constructed in accordance with the rigorous guidelines of the LEED for Homes green building certification program. LEED for Homes is a consensus-developed, third party-verified, voluntary rating system which promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. LEED for Homes has the same goals and similar credits as the LEED rating systems for commercial buildings, but with differences due to both the requirements of the buildings and their occupants, and of the residential construction market. These differences, and general requirements will be covered in this training event

About the Speaker:

Dennis Gray of Nexant Inc. is a professional engineer who has worked with architects, builders, and owners in the process of designing and building residential projects to the requirements of the LEED for Homes program. Dennis has had positions in both commercial and residential HVAC systems design, commercial HVAC control systems integration, and has taught classes in residential energy efficiency, energy auditing, and residential building science. His current position with Nexant includes working with energy efficiency programs in the residential sector, including EPA’s ENERGY STAR New Homes program, NAHB’s Green Building program, and USGBC’s LEED for Homes program.

Learning Objectives:

· What types of projects are eligible under LEED for Homes.

· What is dividing line between LEED for Homes and LEED-NC in mid and high rise multi-family projects.

· What differences are there in ventilation and indoor air quality requirements for LEED for Homes.

· How is energy efficiency modeled in LEED for Homes projects.

· What is the verification process in awarding credits in LEED for Homes.

· What are roles of LEED-AP Homes, Energy Rater, Green Rater, and LEED for Homes Provider.

· What is role of project team versus verification team, and who are the players.

· How is project reviewed and awarded certification.

Rainwater Harvesting 101

Presented By: Curt McCuistion

May 25, 2012 4:00 pm

TO REGISTER click this link

Presentation Overview:

Storm water and runoff are increasingly being viewed as a free and relatively clean resource to be reclaimed and used. More municipalities and developers are finding new ways to capture and use rainwater instead of wasting it. Also, with the Federal Government looking into establishing guidelines that will change the way we control storm water effluent on any new or redeveloped sites, these techniques become more important to understand! This presentation will touch on several methods of storm water reuse and low impact design practices including bio swales, rain gardens, and bioretention. You will learn how slight modifications to the traditional approach can lead to valuable savings for the Owner and enhancements to the environment. Pictures and examples of specific developments will be presented to show they depart from traditional design to utilize this resource. The presentation covers some of the many free references available for use in rainwater harvesting design as well as some examples of calculations for quantifying rainwater harvesting and the magnitude of potential savings that could be gained. The challenges of rainwater management, such as vector control, legal constraints and water right issues that must be considered in design will also be discussed.

About the Speaker:

Curt is an Associate, the Office Director of the Utah NV5 office, and is a licensed PE in five states (Utah, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, and Hawaii). Curt is also a LEED-AP and a Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence with over sixteen years of experience. He has worked on multiple master planned communities with an emphasis on the implementation of sustainable design practices. Curt has significant experience in sustainable design, the USGBC LEED certification process and LID. He is The Past-President for the Utah Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and serves on the Syracuse Utah Planning Commission.

Learning Objectives:

· Learn about various rainwater harvesting systems and techniques.

· Understand resources available to learn about and implement successful rainwater harvesting systems.

· Review basic rainwater collection calculations.

· Discuss the challenges associated with rainwater harvesting and collection.

· Provide basic system information to enhance the participants fluency in the rainwater harvesting process.

Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training Program

Approved for 32 GBCI CE Hours

Dates and location:

University of Utah

Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training Program

Approved for 32 GBCI CE Hours

Dates and location:

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Room TBA

Phase I: May 22-26, 8:30-5:00

Phase II: June 27-30, 8:30-5:00

Exam (optional) on June 30

Room TBA

Phase I: May 22-26, 8:30-5:00

Phase II: June 27-30, 8:30-5:00

Exam (optional) on June 30

For More Information:

USGBC Utah’s Vision – Our communities and their built environments will restore and sustain the health and wellbeing of life for current and future generations.

USGBC Utah’s Mission – To create an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable way of life by transforming how neighborhoods and buildings are designed, built, and operated.

Utah Chapter Email List - One of the USGBC Utah chapter’s main source of information distribution is managed by Constant Contact. The only way you can get on this list, is by requesting your name and email be added to it.