Research has shown that 83% of designers feel an overwhelming responsibility to offer green solutions to their clients, though only 17% actually do so.This discrepancy is blamed on a “lack of information,” and clearly illustrates one of the biggest problems facing professionals looking to break into the green building sector today.
As such, building and design professionals need to become quickly informed to succeed in this rapidly growing marketplace, through:
▪The LEED Professional Accreditation certification process
▪Continuing education workshops and seminars
▪Attending green conferences, trade shows, and other events
More...This recent surge in green building has created a new and robust market for design and building professionals, and those firms that understand and embrace this movement stand to profit in many ways:
▪Increased revenues from both new and existing clients (who can be urged to green existing structures)
▪New consultancy opportunities (LEED AP, high-efficiency energy or water systems experts, green product specialists, etc.), as green expertise is still in short supply at most professional firms
▪Employee attraction and retention, as young designers are interested in green design and firms that practice those principles
More...Green building strives to improve design and construction practices, so buildings built today will last longer, cost less to operate, and create healthier and more productive environments for workers and residents.
In the last couple of years, factors such as rising energy costs, a growing awareness of the damage done to our planet, and the potential health risks inherent in traditional building methods have helped propel green building into the mainstream. As a result, the demand for green has grown exponentially:
▪Homeowners are requesting green features be incorporated into their construction and renovation projects.
More...Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink
at networking events known as Green Drinks - it's a chance to mix with other
Presented by the Eastern New York Air & Waste Management Association & Association of Energy Engineers. For more information, email Janis E. Fallon, Esq.
The theme of this year's AIA Convention, We the People, which will explore the power of architecture on behalf of all people and society. It's the right topic for a growing profession that has been challenged to engage the public in designing a more sustainable world. Visit the convention website.
Visit the Green Drinks website for details.
Presented by CENYC and CUNY School of Law, featuring a breakfast and panel discussion on greening Queens, detailing simple ways that every New Yorker can change their behavior and improve our environment. Call (718) 340-4320 or email koppb@mail.law.cuny.edu for more info.
CSI Cleantech 2008 is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. Visit the CSI Cleantech website.
Business-to-business trade show where eco-friendly consumer product manufacturers, distributors and service companies meet with retail buyers, purchasing managers and other environmentally responsible corporate decision makers. Visit the earthNOW expo website.
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink
at networking events known as Green Drinks - it's a chance to mix with other
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink
at networking events known as Green Drinks - it's a chance to mix with other
Green East brings together the entire spectrum of green products and services together under one roof giving corporate, government, and individual buyers alike the opportunity for synergistic purchasing across the full spectrum of suppliers. Visit Green East website.
Many people enjoy using tropical hardwoods as garden furniture and parquet floors, but few consumers make the link with global warming. But the link
The Proximity Hotel is proof that a hotel can be very green without sacrificing the comfort of its guests. The hotel is located in Greensboro, North C
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) has announced its Top Ten Green Projects for 2008. 1. Aldo Leopold Leg
