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Emerging Green Builders

Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare Green Building Tour

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

 

The Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare is the first monastery in the United States  to be awarded LEED certification.  Located on 14 acres in the Upstate,of South Carolina, the new Monastery is a one-story structure that features two courtyards offering views to exterior gardens. The monaster takes advantage of  these natural views and the natural  lighting throughout the majority of the building.  The Monasterywas designed to significantly reduce water consumption through the installation of high efficiency, low-flow water closets, lavatories, and shower fixtures.   The project site was designed to feature a sustainable landscape planted with native and adaptive plant material. A  temporary drip irrigation system currently in use will be decommissioned after plantings are established, and 75% of the site has been restored to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

The tour will start with everyone gathered in the Chapel for an introduction to the project by Sisters Nancy and Cathy,  residents and Owner’s representatives, during design and construction.
Three groups will be formed for a tour of the public facilities and grounds with discussion of LEED credits earned and lost. For those ordering a box lunch, the Hospitality room and grounds will be available for people to gather, eat and socialize.
 
For more information on the Monastery of St. Clare please click here

To register for this event please click here.

You must RSVP for this event by Monday, September 13, 2010

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Green Associate and LEED-AP Study Preparation Course

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

This study preparation course is designed specifically to help students, architects, engineers, consultants, realtors, and other professionals pass the Green Associate and LEED-AP (Building Design & Construction) examinations.  Beginning on February 18th, the courses will be offered on Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM at the University of South Carolina’s “Green” Quad and include refreshments, access to study guides and instructor presentations.  The courses will provide an in-depth view of the LEED v3 Rating System as it pertains to Building Design and Construction.  These courses are also eligible for AIA Continuing Education and Engineering PDH hours.  Payment for the courses is due by the first class (check, cash, or any major credit card) and based on the table below.  Interested individuals should RSVP before the beginning of the course and direct any questions to Sanders Tate at state@watsontatesavory.com.

See the Official Course Flyer Here
Order the Discounted CO Chapter Study Guide by Completing This Form

Register for the Course by Completing this Form and Returning to Sanders Tate

Or, pay online using Google Checkout

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USGBC-SC Chapter Announces Greenbuild 2009 Fellowship Awards

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Please join the South Carolina Chapter of the United States Green Building Council in congratulating the Greenbuild 2009 Fellowship Award winners.

We are pleased to announce the award of Greenbuild Fellowships to Ike Boatwright, EIT, LEED AP and Nikki Seibert, young professional members of the organization. Ike and Nikki are both working in the Charleston area and have provided organizational leadership in green building, sustainable operations and education, and community outreach.

This is the fourth year the South Carolina Chapter has awarded Fellowship grants to student and/or young professional members to attend Greenbuild, the organization’s national convention and expo.

GREENBUILD 2009
November 11-13, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
Conference Theme: “Main Street Green-Connect to the Conversation”

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