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(https://usgbc-la.org/events/thought-leadership-series-gree= n-housing-as-a-solution/?mc_cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) https://usgbc-la.org/events/usgbc-la-micro-grant-recipient-garden-workday/= USGBC-LA?mc_cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID Micro Grant Recipient Garden= Workday (https://usgbc-la.org/events/usgbc-la-micro-grant-recipient-garde= n-workday/?mc_cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Sat=2C March 4 9:00am PT / Join us in-person! Location: 5241 W Olympic Blvd 5241 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles=2C CA 90036 Let=E2=80=99s get our hands dirty for a good cause! Wilshire Crest Elementary School Farm will have a community workday to spr= uce up the garden=2C and plant some seedlings. This is a joint event with= Garden School Foundation which teaches garden education to pre-K thru 5th= grade=2C and thanks to the award of the USGBC-LA micro Grant Winner Volun= teer Day we will also be updating our drip irrigation system. Parking is in the W. Olympic parking lot. See you there! (https://usgbc-la.org/events/la-green-jobs-virtual-career-f= air-2/?mc_cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Latest Blog https://usgbc-la.org/2023/02/23/scoping-out-the-path-to-absolute-zero/?mc_= cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID Scoping Out the Path to Absolute Zero The best approach to chipping away at real estate=E2=80=99s 40% share of g= lobal carbon emissions is more uptake of net zero strategies. But what str= ategies are most effective and=2C more importantly=2C how do we get to the= elusive Scope 3? Learn more in this blog by Sara Neff! Read more here! (https://usgbc-la.org/2023/02/23/scoping-out-the-path-to-a= bsolute-zero/?mc_cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) Call for Submissions! https://linktr.ee/usgbcla.mygbce?mc_cid=3D6b676fd48d&mc_eid=3DUNIQID Submit your topics and abstracts below! 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Join= us and industry-leading experts on housing and sustainability to discuss= how greening our housing=2C especially in our low-income communities=2C c= ould actually be part of the solution to addressing the housing crisis.

From= modular construction to energy efficiency and indoor air quality=2C green= ing our multifamily buildings can decrease our costs to build=2C operate= =2C and live in better AND HEALTHIER housing while creati= ng a workforce for the future.
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Location: 5241 W Olympic Blvd 5241 West Olympic Boulevard Lo= s Angeles=2C CA 90036

Let=E2= =80=99s get our hands dirty for a good cause! 

Wilshire Crest E= lementary School Farm will have a community workday to spruce up the garde= n=2C and plant some seedlings. This is a joint event with Garden School Fo= undation which teaches garden education to pre-K thru 5th grade=2C and tha= nks to the award of the USGBC-LA micro Grant Winner Volunteer Day we will= also be updating our drip irrigation system.

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Submit your topics and abstracts below!<= /strong>

My= Green Building Conference and Expo (MyGBCE) 2023 is already underway=2C a= nd we can=E2=80=99t wait for you to hear more about what we=E2=80=99re unveiling th= is year! We are interested in discussions that will allow us to gather com= munity and industry leaders to address topics and identify solutions to ac= celerate sustainability in our region in areas of climate justice=2C workf= orce development=2C regenerative design=2C building decarbonization and mo= re!
We highly encourage submissions that address multiple categories.<= /strong>

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TABLE TOPIC SUBMISSION=
Click here to submit your Table Talk topi= c to lead your own!
Presenters will be asked to lead a 30-minute topic-focused discussion= on a field of their own expertise at a community table.
*Submission Deadline: March 6th=2C 2023*

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Click here to submit your Session Abstrac= t!
Session leads will be asked to present a 60-minute session (either in-pers= on or virtually) on a topic of their expertise. A Q&A may be included= for interactive dialogue if desired by the presenter.
*Submission Deadline: March 6th=2C 2023*

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CIVIC + PRODUCT AWARDS

Click here to s= ubmit your nomination!

US= GBC-LA recognizes and honors elected officials=2C municipalities=2C organi= zations=2C and products for impact on both policy and projects that transf= orm SoCal into a more sustainable=2C resilient=2C and equitable region for= all.

Pl= ease submit your nominations for this year's Civic and Product Awards to b= e presented along with the annual Municipal Green Building Awards at MyGBC= E 2023!
*Submission Deadline: March 26th=2C 2023*

 
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Consider= Sponsorship!

We= provide organizations with an incredible opportunity to elevate their bra= nd and reach new customers. Through MyGBCE sponsorship=2C you can provide= attendees with a unique experience that buildings awareness through foste= ring trust and credibility with your organization.

Th= e U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) provides organization= s with a unique opportunity to align themselves with the fight against cli= mate change and make a commitment to building a more sustainable Southern= California. Our sponsors recognize the critical role buildings have in re= gional sustainability advocacy=2C innovation=2C and education to re-tool t= he workforce and empower the next generation.

As= one of our corporate leaders=2C your investment in USGBC-LA not only supp= orts its mission=2C but also benefits your company=2C executives=2C and em= ployees.
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Become a MyGBCE Sponsor!
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Green Building of= The Week
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Bradley West<= /p>

 

Bradley West i= n Los Angeles is a 277=2C084 square feet Public Assembly building that ran= ks in the top 76% of projects in LEED Commercial Interiors 2009 rating sys= tem.

Some sustainability achievements for the project include:=

20% reduction in lighting power density
90% Energy Star Qualified Equipment
75% diversion of construction and demolition debris
10% recycled content building materials
50% FSC-certified wood products
30% reduction in indoor potable water use
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Upcoming US= GBC-LA Events
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<= strong id=3D"docs-internal-guid-4ad5045d-7fff-0cce-5dae-76483d0355e2">Mar.= 4 / 9am / U= SGBC-LA Micro Grant Recipient Garden Workday
Mar. 8 / 12pm / NZA Info Session
Mar. 8 / 5pm / Sustainable Construction Practices =E2=80=93 Wast= e Management
Mar. 9 / 4pm / Thought Leadership Series: Green Building as a So= lution to the Housing Crisis
Apr. 26 / 2:30pm / LA Green Jobs =E2=80=93 Virtual Career Fair May. 18-19 / = My Green Building Conference & Expo 2023 (MyGBCE)
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Upcoming US= GBC-LA Training
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<= strong>Mar. 22 / 1pm / Measuring & Reducing Embodied Carbon in Const= ruction
Apr. 14 / 5pm / USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certific= ate: Landscapers Module
Apr. 21 / 9am / GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exa= m
Apr. 27 + 28 / 9am / LEED For Cities and Communities (2-Day Training)=

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Upcoming Community Events
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<= strong id=3D"docs-internal-guid-db2c84d5-7fff-76ae-f6cd-fe046472379b">Feb.= 28 / 8:30am / SD GBC | Shaping and Molding Energy Policy in CA: Be an influencer n= ot a Reactor
Feb. 28 / 6pm / AWA+D | Monthly Salon: Environmental Justice 
March 9 / 6pm / Assn. for Women in Architecture Fdn. | Info Session for Interest in AWA= F Fellowships
March 10 / 12pm / YPE SF Bay Area | What the Inflation Reduction Act means for Energy= Justice
March 11 / 8am / LADWP | Women=E2=80=99s CAREER & Wellness Expo
March 15 / 8am / LA Business Council | Building Decarbonization Workshop (= inc. USGBC-LA=E2=80=99s Ben Stapleton)
March 15 / 9am / SoCalREN | Future Green Leaders Summit (inc. USGBC-LA=E2=80=99s= Green Schools training)
April 6-8 / B= ioneers (in Berkeley=2C CA)
April 17 / 11:59pm / AIA LA | Submissions DUE for AIA LA Residential Architecture Award= s
May 1-4 / A= dvanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
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Thank You To Our Annua= l Sponsors!
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US= GBC-LA Partne= rs and Sponsors provide operating support for all of our programs and= events as well as start-up funds for new green building programs and init= iatives.

Pl= ease join us - we need your support! Contact Ben Stapleton for more i= nformation.
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You= r support is crucial in helping us advance our initiatives and transf= orm Southern California into a more sustainable region for all!
Click here to learn how your contribution will help!
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Keep your a= ccess to exclusive USGBC-LA member benefits and resources!
If you would like to become a member or renew your membership=2C please cl= ick here.
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