Sustainability in DFW
NORTH TEXAS SUSTAINABLE SHOWCASE The USGBC North Texas Chapter, the CSI Dallas Chapter, and Dallas AIA’s Committee on the Environment have joined together to host a showcase of the latest green building products and technologies for commercial and residential use. This showcase is for Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Developers, Contractors, Owners, Facilities Managers and others interested in the sustainable building industry.
“Back in 2002, a dozen individuals decided to join forces in order to pursue more strongly sustainable building in our region. Thus, the USGBC North Texas Chapter was born! Jump to 2009 where we are now 850+ members strong and with a distribution list of over 3,700 individuals, all interested in a sustainable built environment. “
REALIZING IMPROVEMENTS IN PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFITS Learn how sustainable buildings save money and reduce environmental impact.
LEED SILVER TARRANT COUNTY SUBCOURTHOUSE IN ARLINGTON The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), Fort Worth will be hosting a tour of the new facility from 5pm - 7pm on Earth Day, April 22, 2010 along with a reception. Tours will include an Architect led tour by LBL Architects at 5:15pm, a Construction led tour by Steele & Freeman at 5:35 , an MEP led tour by Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. at 5:55 and a Sustainability led tour by Green Building Services and Universal Commissioning Group (UCxG) at 6:15. On September 22, 2009, David Phillips, Tarrant County Director of Facilities Management, and Tracy Pelle, Project Manager with Tarrant County, presented a plaque from the U.S. Green Building Council to County Commissioner Marti VanRavenswaay and the Commissioners Court commemorating the project’s achievement of the LEED SILVER Certification. Of the points pursued during the certification process, the courthouse received all 36 points it was seeking. Of note, it is the first courthouse in Texas to receive LEED certification, the first LEED building for Tarrant County, and the first LEED building in Arlington. The new Subcourthouse is a 56,000-square-foot, three-story facility situated in the heart of revitalized downtown Arlington, Texas. It replaces a 30-year-old building that had outgrown both the community and the building’s occupants. The new building includes the county commissioner’s office, tax office, Justice of the Peace, county clerk, district clerk, and constable’s office. It also includes a large public meeting room that can be used for early voting, community meetings, and presentations. The building was designed to help alleviate long lines and provide faster service for residents who need to pay property taxes, renew license plates, or take advantage of other county services. Register Now!
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Green Dallas
“Leaders outline strategy for Vision North Texas.” “Vision North Texas is a private-public partnership, headed by Charter Sponsors the Urban Land Institute, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Vision North Texas is supported by the generous contributions of numerous private and public-sector sponsors. Vision North Texas is making an important contribution to the future quality of life, economic desirability and long-term sustainability of the 16-county North Central Texas region. It is increasing public awareness about important regional land use issues that affect mobility, air quality, water supply and other economic and environmental resources.”
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