An Interview with our 2010 Chair James Andrews
by Alex McIntyre, Chapter volunteer
The Great Recession has impacted everyone, but for those of us involved in green building, there is a significant silver lining. Despite the economic downturn, green building has seen an upsurge in interest and activity in most sectors, both a testament to its staying power and a validation that building green gives owners and developers a competitive advantage in a tough marketplace. With the economy beginning to come out of its recessionary shell, green building is poised to make more inroads across all sectors of the building industry. Nowhere is this more evident than in Central Texas. We talked to 2010 board chair James Andrews about what's happening in the green building movement here and the pivotal role the Central Texas - Balcones chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council plays in encouraging this transformation, through education, innovation, advocacy and communication. Learn more by reading our interview with Mr. Andrews please click here. |
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Chapter Snippets
CONGRATULATIONS to members of our Chapter Leadership for winning the San Antonio Business Journal's 2010 Going Green Awards.
Chapter Chair James Andrews is the SA Business Journal's Sustainability Expert for helping shape environmental design all over the region. Read more.
Chapter Board Member Larry Zinn won Green Pioneer as the author and architect of San Antonio's Mission Verde, the city's environmental blueprint. Read more.
Chapter Advocacy Chair Edgar Farrera's firm Marmon Mok Architecture was awarded Best Architecture Firm for intensifying sustainable design efforts in the early 2000s. Read more.
Joeris General Contractors, a long time chapter supporter and where our Chapter Membership Chair Cody Fuller works, won Best Contractor. Read more.
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awards will be presented at the SA Business Journal’s Going Green Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 16, 2010 – for more info click here. |
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Nominations now open for 2011/2012 Chapter Board of Directors
Are you or someone you know already involved in the USGBC Central Texas - Balcones Chapter and interested in joining our leadership? Deadline for nominations is Monday, Sept. 6th (5:00 pm).
2010 has been and continues to be an exciting and productive year for the USGBC Central Texas - Balcones Chapter. We have a terrific group of leaders who have guided us through an important period of growth and maturation.
Now it is time to begin our search for Board members for 2011 and beyond. The chapter's Nominations Committee is soliciting candidates for the Board of Directors who bring membership diversity, leadership qualities and other qualifications needed to assure strong and dynamic local leadership.
Nominations will be accepted for five (5) board seats and two (2) alternate positions. To learn more click here or to submit a nomination click here for the application form and click here for the commitment form. |
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| USGBC CT-B & AGC Austin Green Mixer
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Austin, TX
Upcoming LEED Workshop:
Understanding the Operations+Maintenance
LEED Rating System - O+M 251
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Early Bird ends September 9
San Antonio, TX
2010 Green School Symposium
Friday, October 1. 2010
Austin, TX |