USGBC Orange County

Join us on May 4th to hear the stories about the future of transport. How do we and our goods travel to and from Orange County?

Purpose Driven Mobility: Transport in Orange County
May 4 | 5:30 PM
Rivian corporate office | Irvine, CA

Featured Speakers:
• Claire Rauh McDonough, CFO, Rivian
• Rachel Mushahwar, Managing Director/General Manager Americas Channel, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Ken Cruse, Founder and CEO, Soul Community Planet
• Additional speakers to be announced

Moderator: Robyn Vettraino, LEED AP BD+C and Homes, SITES AP, UCGBC Orange County Co-Chair, Principal, VCA Green

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Join USGBC Orange County for a gathering focused on the role Architecture and the Built Environment plays in the “Creative Economy” throughout California in our communities, supporting conversations and ideas around the opportunity for change opportunity for dreaming of a better tomorrow – today.
We will bring leading experts from the architectural, design and construction community to discuss the Arts and Creativity as a catalyst for engagement and healing in our neighborhoods. Leaders will discuss their mission and current projects to support their goals while contributing to how art plays a key role in community building and connection.

The Creative Economy: Art in Public Spaces a Catalyst for Change
May 31 | 5:30 PM
Newport Beach, CA

Featured Speakers:
• Adam J. Fowler, Founder and CEO, CVL Economics
• David Price, Architect and President, Ryman Arts
• Ed Massey, Artist and Co-Founder, Portraits of Hope Photography
• Warren Brand, Branded Arts & Board “Going to the Olympics” Murals
• Yolanda Gonzalez, Artist, MA Spaces
• Bill Lasarow, Co-Founder, Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, “Going to the Olympics”

Moderators:
• Jorden C. Segraves AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, CGBP, AIA – LEED AP – NCARB, Jorden C. Segraves Architect, Inc.
• Lisa M. Berman, CEO, Berman Arts Agency / WAM! Museum /Sculpture To Wear

The Creative Economy: Art in Public Spaces a Catalyst for Change Hosted by USGBC Orange County

Call for Abstracts: Water Conservation Showcase
Abstracts due February 17

The 20th Anniversary Water Conservation Showcase will take place on June 15 at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center. Abstracts may be for a presentation, panel, or workshop and include new research and case studies. Sessions will be limited to 1 hour with additional time for questions. Abstract submitters may be paired with other speakers addressing similar topics. Speakers are required to be in person.

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How is master planning changing for the community of the future? In this session, attendees will learn from experts on the key considerations needed to deliver a thriving, diverse community. Tamika Butler will kick off the discussion, setting context on the value equity plays when approaching a master plan, followed by an insightful panel discussion with key leaders driving actionable change on landmark projects in Northern and Southern California. Topics will touch on infrastructure and resilience, job creation, community representation and stakeholder engagement, art, and financial viability for development. Speakers will address the evolving manner in which teams can redevelop our communities at scale through a more inclusive process that holistically ensures social equity.

Speakers
- Tamika Butler, Founder + Principal, Tamika L. Butler Consulting, LLC
- Jason Foster, President and COO, Destination Crenshaw
- Quency Phillips, Executive Director, Lighthouse Initiative
- Iowayna Pena, Director, Real Estate & Development, San Francisco Giants
- Andre Krause, Development Director at Tishman Speyer, Mission Rock Development

Inclusive Master Planning Intersectional Environmentalism Series Hosted by USGBC Northern California & USGBC Orange County - Equity Committee

Join the USGBC Orange County community and leadership at a milestone event to kick off our 2023 year. We will be meeting at Orange County’s next generation LEED Gold office space: the Boardwalk in Irvine, on January 31, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for an amazing lineup of speakers and experts in sustainability. The presentations will include Jeff “Yoki” Yokoyama, the original founder of Maui and Sons, 1980, Kendra Chandler from ULI Orange County, Jo-E Lopez and Jason Rich from Snyder Langston, Sponsor Kevin Winbauer from Sterisafe and Orange County & Los Angeles County Leadership from USGBC. The agenda and speaker lineup will include:

- Welcome and USGBC Advocacy Update by Moderator Robyn Vettraino, LEED AP BD+C and Homes, SITES AP, UCGBC Orange County Co-Chair, Principal, VCA Green
- Sterile Safe Solutions Sponsor Presentation by Kevin Winbauer, President and Co-Founder, Sterisafe
- Host Welcome and Remarks by Snyder Langston, Joe-E Lopez, Vice President & Jason Rich, President
- LEED Advancement Committee Update by Joseph Marfi, LEED AP, WELL AP, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Turner Construction. This presentation will be focused on the unique future of ESG on Turner projects, how LEED helps hold value during economic turndowns Overlay of ESG and LEED. Inflation Reduction Act and LEED or ESG. How this aligns with USGBC – Orange County.
- The Latest in Orange County with Urban Land Institute with Kendra Chandler, District Council Coordinator -ULI Orange County
- Introduction to Carbon, and LA Perspective with Ben Stapleton, Executive Director, USGBC-Los Angeles
- Yokishop’s New Collaboration with Orange Coast College with Jeff “Yoki” Yokoyama, Original Founder of Maui and Sons, 1980. Founder Yokishop and numerous other brands that aim to cut carbon out of the fashion industry. Yoki will talk about his new collaboration with Orange Coast College and how even one unique Orange County designer can make a difference.
- Grover Burthey, PIMCO. Execute Vice President in Newport Beach office, where he leads all portfolio management responsibilities for ESG investing. He will give highlights from their Net Zero Framework.
- Networking Reception: The program will be followed by a networking reception where attendees will have the opportunity to talk to speakers one-on-one, interact with leaders in the green building industry, explore the Boardwalk, network with peers, and enjoy light refreshments. And try recycled water beer provided by Epic Cleantec.
This is a unique opportunity for all those involved in sustainability, planning, green buildings, engineering, architecture, development, energy, education, retail, consulting and the many facets of Orange County’s diverse sustainability industry. Attendees can also find out about leadership opportunities in Orange County’s green building space.

Talking Green: Bringing Orange County Together The future wave of Green Building in Orange County

The USGBC Bridging Occupant & Community Health Summit announces keynote speaker: Joseph Allen.

Dr. Joseph Allen is an associate professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program director. He is the co-author of Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity, which was recognized as a ‘Best Book of the Year’ by the New York Times and Fortune magazine. During the pandemic, Dr. Allen has served as Commissioner of The Lancet COVID-19 Commission and Chair of its ‘Safe Work, Safe Schools, and Safe Travel Task Force’.

Learn more & register:
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Use code USGBCPACIFIC to receive an additional $50 discount on the Learning Package, Greenbuild @ Home package or a free Expo Pass.
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Official Greenbuild International Conference and Expo The official website of Greenbuild International Conference and Expo – the largest annual event for green building professionals. Registration is Now Open, Discounts for USGBC members.

In this Fireside Chat, Jigar Shah will explore scaling up the deployment of innovative energy technologies for buildings. How do we make buildings smarter, faster? Jigar Shah, Director of Department of Energy Loans Program Office, will be joined by Peter Templeton, President & CEO of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), GBCI, and Arc Skoru Inc. https://bit.ly/3ERc93s

Have offices in the Bay Area? USGBC Northern California is thrilled that the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo is coming back to San Francisco in November for its 20th Anniversary! The Legacy Project is an excellent opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the community of the host city and demonstrate the benefits of green building and sustainability to community health and equity.
Submit your application for a Greenbuild Legacy Project by May 13.
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Call for applications: Greenbuild 2022 Legacy Project | U.S. Green Building Council Submit your application for a Greenbuild Legacy Project by May 13.

On May 11th and 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. Join industry leaders in exploring opportunities to advance how smart buildings can support climate, health, equity, and resilience.

The program will feature a keynote address from inventor and futurist Saul Griffith, Founder of Otherlab, and other luminaries. Pleased to share our initial program for the Smart Building Summit. Stay tuned for more speaker announcements!

On behalf of the Smart Buildings Working Group: Chair Brandon Tinianov, Vice-Chair Mia Brondum, Anthony Bernheim, Melanie Colburn

Welcome Supporting Sponsor, WindowMaster!
Sponsor opportunities are available.

Outreach Partners: CBE, UC Berkeley, USGBC Northern California, USGBC Orange County, USGBC-Los Angeles

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Attend the Smart Building Summit (USGBC Pacific region) | U.S. Green Building Council Hear from building and technology experts about integrated, high-performance buildings.

Embodied carbon in a building represents a 25%-28% opportunity to address CO2 emissions and will become an increasingly key component of decarbonizing buildings. Join us for a webinar on March 16th to hear from leading professionals on the work they are doing to advance the decarbonization of materials and construction.

Panelists:
- Stacy Smedley, Executive Director at Building Transparency | Senior Director of Sustainability at Skanska USA
- Kanika Sharma, Associate Principal, Sustainability at Integral Group | USGBC-LA Bldg Decarb Committee Chair
- Brad Benke, Researcher, Carbon Leadership Forum, University of Washington
- Kristen DiStefano, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Director, San Francisco, Atelier Ten
- Moderator: Boris Gamazaychikov, USGBC NCC Building Decarbonization Chair | Sustainability Manager at Salesforce

Register:
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Embodied Carbon and Materials Selection Building Decarbonization Series Hosted by USGBC Northern California & USGBC Orange County communities

The USGBC California community is invited to engage with the green building community by joining USGBC Northern California and USGBC Orange County for an Open House on Monday, January 31st at 4:00 p.m. PST. This virtual event will offer a preview of upcoming events and programs for 2022, briefly share California community highlights from 2021, and serve to reimagine our USGBC future together. Most importantly, we invite you to share your ideas and hopes for USGBC and tell the MLAB and USGBC directors what you would like to see happening in the years to come. We will have interactive sessions to gain input from the community.

There are many valuable opportunities in the coming year with USGBC Orange County and USGBC Northern California, from leading committees to presenting, volunteering, earning credits, and meeting with leaders and emerging professionals. Engaging with our green building community is the best way to learn where the new projects are, meet potential clients, find out about opportunities and learn about new programs and technologies in the wide variety of industries we serve.

This open house is free for members and $10.00 for general admission. Sign up to attend at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-open-house-nccoc-tickets-228040755037

We hope to see you online on January 31st!

2022 Open House NCC/OC Welcome the new year with USGBC Communities!

Celebrate with USGBC OC board member Robyn Vettraino and many more!

Join USGBC California Communities on November 10th as we come together to celebrate a decade of Women in Green-- Steadfast and Strong!

Register at https://bit.ly/3jsrZbn

We are hosting an incredible lineup of speakers to celebrate the 10th anniversary of WIG! Speakers include Kira Gould, Kimberly Lewis, Kate Diamond, Lauren Sanchez, Timonie Hood, Marcela Oliva, Shubha Maheshwari, Liesl Morell, Robyn Vettraino -- and many more talented women joining them.

We’re so excited to see you in person for the 2021 Women in Green Luncheon! We’re grateful to Kimberly Lewis, the founder of Women in Green for creating this platform and opportunity for women to connect and learn from each other. https://bit.ly/2UEGgbx https://bit.ly/2TJdmXk

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Have you registered for 2021? Use discount code " "GB21USGBCPACIFIC" and join us next week at the event! https://bit.ly/3jOix2y

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Greenbuild is the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting edge solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities.

“I highly recommend you get out there and attend your first Women in Green event. Go surround yourself with these great women. Be inspired, be cared for, and go out there and get stuff done.” - Kristy Walson
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Kristy Walson

“Throughout all the years, I’ve attended every single [Women in Green event] – including virtual ones – and they’re not only empowering, but they’re inspirational, and it’s so incredible to see the diversity in work as well as the diversity in the passion, the commitment, the expertise, and really the pure love that goes into sustainability when it comes from women.” - Annette Stelmack
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Annette Stelmack

“For change to happen, whether it’s on an individual level or global scale, there really needs to be a catalyst. And over the years I’ve seen Women in Green be that catalyst for women.” - Sheri Brezinka

We hope you’ll join us at for the Women in Green Luncheon.
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Sheri Brezinka

“I encourage anyone looking to find a sisterhood to reach out to the Women in Green community in their state and be a part of it. I promise you that you will not be disappointed in the relationships that you build through that experience.” -Patti Mason
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Patti Mason

“The insight I received [from Women in Green] was inspiring while writing my first children’s book about a young girl exploring different types of engineering.” - Amanda Green

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Amanda Green

Access to clean energy and healthy buildings, as well as representation for all in the industry, are critical topics in green building. Learn how sustainability and social equity work together in four recent USGBC courses https://bit.ly/3taK15B

Be an agent of change: 4 recommended courses on equity, diversity and inclusion | U.S. Green Building Council Learn more about how sustainability and equity are intertwined.

Connect with and learn from female sustainability leaders at the Women in Green Luncheon. https://bit.ly/2WGfPDB https://bit.ly/2TJdmXk

Amanda Poindexter

Center around commonality and purpose with the event at on Thursday, September 23.https://bit.ly/3DGDvbu https://bit.ly/2TJdmXk

Katrina Knight

We asked women to share their experiences of USGBC’s platform, both locally and nationally. . https://bit.ly/3kjWmAk

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Gail Lalla

The power breakfast was founded to create calls to action, fueling ambitious young women and catalyzing change. https://bit.ly/2Wi2sZw

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Nicole Stika

“There is an energy, a spirit, a spark in the room when women come together to problem solve and unify around restoring people and planet.” - Myrrh Caplan



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luncheon 9/23/21.

Show Schedule | Greenbuild Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting edge solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities.

is a place where we can come together as women leaders to share, learn, inspire, and sponsor each other. Join the community at . https://bit.ly/2TJdmXk Women in Green founder, Kimberly Lewis, shares her story. https://bit.ly/2UEGgbx

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Are you joining us for the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo next month?! While you're there you'll want to tour these beautiful certified spaces. Register today and join us September 21-23. https://bit.ly/3soNdtO

Tour green buildings in San Diego during Greenbuild 2021 | U.S. Green Building Council While you're in town for Greenbuild, explore these LEED-certified attractions and green spaces.

Do you have a passion for the human health impacts of buildings and communities? Consider volunteering for one of USGBC’s many committees. We are seeking innovative professionals worldwide to contribute to the development of global leadership in green buildings. Take a look at the committees currently accepting applications and apply today! https://bit.ly/2X2Ye8D

Volunteer for a LEED Committee in 2021 | U.S. Green Building Council Ideal candidates are familiar with the LEED rating system and have specific areas of expertise.

A sustainable world is meaningless without an equitable world. That's why USGBC has created All In for Equity, a program that will incorporate social equity in buildings, communities and cities.

Learn more about this program and how you can get involved!
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USGBC All In for Equity Volunteer Interest Form

Why planting more trees is one of the smartest things a city can do One of the best ideas for dealing with climate change is almost laughably simple.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-energy-access-for-all-tickets-153056946447
Join us June 23rd for Clean Energy Access for All!

Clean Energy Access for All An event in the Intersectional Environmentalism Series

The nature of LEED: How natural laws inspire and inform green building | U.S. Green Building Council The nature of LEED: How natural laws inspire and inform green building

We're kicking off with our first , 'green infrastructure.' Check out our glossary for more terms. https://bit.ly/2RybBux

Calling all volunteers! The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) needs your help to launch USGBC Live. We're seeking dedicated individuals who are knowledgeable about and green building to act as program advisors and support event promotion. https://bit.ly/3tFeOWS

2021 is off and running and so are your local U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) communities! Mark your calendars to join us for engaging, high-quality events showcasing local leaders & LEED projects. https://bit.ly/3coGjgG

Less is more in 2021: Attend high-quality events with local USGBC communities | U.S. Green Building Council Mark your calendars now for USGBC's upcoming virtual events in 2021.

We're two for two today! LEED professionals abound in California!

The new ranking is based on the current active numbers of LEED Green Associates, APs and LEED Green Raters in each state. More than 100,000 LEED professionals live in these states, part of a global network of more than 204,000 professionals!

See the full infographic: https://bit.ly/3ruASTg

CALIFORNIA certified 417 LEED projects in 2020. That scored us at #7 on USGBC's States list! Thank you to all who continue to prioritize a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for our great state! https://bit.ly/3q3T3yU

In 2020, USGBC's customer service team helped more than 85,000 LEED project teams, members, credential holders and education seekers in achieving and exceeding their sustainability goals. Here's a look back at customer service at USGBC in 2020. https://bit.ly/2MektDp

2020 year in review: Technical Customer Service | U.S. Green Building Council 2020 year in review: Technical Customer Service