USGBC California

Get ready to dive deep?into a night of fun & celebration at our 20th Annual Green Gala on Wednesday, December 11 from 6-10 PM ??. This year, we're bringing the ocean to the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood with an?"Under the Sea"?theme ??. See you there ???! usgbc.ca/greengala24 ???????????? ?????? ???? ?????????????????????????? ?????????????? ? 6pm – 7pm: Check-in & Cocktail Hour ?? ? 7pm: Ballroom Opens + Awards Ceremony Begins ??–We'll be presenting the California Green Building Awards and Annual Community Awards, celebrating the inspiring achievements that are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future ? 7:45pm Dinner + Drinks ?? ? 9:30pm – 11pm: Dancing + Dessert–Hit the dance floor ??, share a laugh, and indulge in a delectable treat from our famous dessert table ?? USGBC California Members receive a special ticket price for the Green?Gala. Log in to the?Community Hub?& access your special code here ??: https://lnkd.in/gT2Um92T Stay tuned for more information about our silent auction, entertainment, and more!

We are pleased to recommend this virtual summit on Dec. 5th! Buildings contribute 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions — with 11% coming from #materials and construction alone. Can smarter material choices drive #decarbonization? Join us at the Winter Sustainability Summit 2024, hosted by One Click LCA, the largest #online summit dedicated to #sustainability in #construction. ???Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ???Duration: 2 hours across 7 time zones Who should attend: ??Advanced manufacturers ??Construction professionals ??Architects and engineers ??Sustainability experts ? Save your spot:?https://lnkd.in/g5dAYAjJ #architects #engineers #constructionprofessionals #manufacturers

Want your sustainable product or equipment featured in a hands-on, traveling learning experience? ???? Become a featured vendor on our BuildSMART trailer! This unique resource highlights cutting-edge, sustainable products and equipment for homes—traveling throughout California to educate and inspire communities ??. Plus, there's no need to travel–we’ll showcase your products for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovation. Fill out this form to become a BuildSMART vendor ??: https://lnkd.in/gRbQpkKB ??Upcoming Stops: North Hollywood, Sun Valley, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, and Van Nuys (Council District 2) ??: Ling Luo, LEED AP

Last week, some of our USGBC California team and board members flew out to Philly ?? for the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. We hosted a Greenbuild Happy Hour, and it was a full house–we hit the limit at the legendary MilkBoy Philadelphia (a restaurant, bar, cafe and live-music venue all in one, created by music industry’s MilkBoy Recording Studio ??) Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at Greenbuild this year, and who came out to our Happy Hour event ??. We love getting together with the green building and sustainability community to share laughs, drinks, and insightful conversations!

Here’s how you can end 2024 right by making an impact ??. We’ve got our last Sustainable Production for Entertainment training of the year, a?RootDown LA?volunteer opportunity, & more below! https://lnkd.in/g-GCn-VA Online Events Happening THIS week: ?? Wed, Nov 20 | 12-1pm | Flooring Reborn: The Essentials of Commercial Carpet Tile Reuse & Recycling ?? - learn how to reuse & recycle carpet tile ?? Thurs, Nov 21 | 9am-2pm | Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification ?? - Be a part of setting a new standard for entertainment. Let’s make entertainment production more sustainable, together! ?? Thurs, Nov 21 | 4-5pm | Info Session: Delivering Building Decarbonization at Home ?? - we’ll be sharing case studies around our deployment of heat pumps, EVs, & more ?? Fri, Nov 22 | 12-1pm | LEED Documentation Strategies - Learn the key ?? to successful LEED documentation in this webinar End of Nov. - Early Dec. Events: ?? Sat, Nov 30 | 8:30-11:30am | ?? South Los Angeles |?RootDown LA?November Garden Workday: Coming in Community ?? - volunteer with us! ?? Thurs, Dec 3 | 12-1pm | Cities in Action: Building Performance Standards for a Sustainable Future - City officials gather in this webinar to share insights on developing Building Performance Standards, from the initiatives and key challenges to solutions!

A HUGE congratulations to one of our newest Board Members, Megan White, recently honored at #Greenbuild as a LEED Fellow! We couldn't be more impressed with minds and active participants like Megan involved in our community and know that everyone is better for it. Thank you, Megan, for all you do! U.S. Green Building Council Greenbuild International Conference & Expo #leedfellow #leed #thoughtleader #changemaker

We're Hiring! ?? USGBC California is looking for a passionate and dynamic Director of Workforce Development to lead our mission in cultivating a skilled workforce for a sustainable California! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping programs, building partnerships, and empowering professionals to drive green innovation across the state ???? Why Join Us? ? Be part of a mission-driven team that’s transforming California’s environmental landscape ? Collaborate with industry leaders, educators, and policymakers ? Make a lasting difference through impactful, state-wide initiatives Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today or share this opportunity with your network ??: https://lnkd.in/dG5tHF3H

Over 50+ presenting speakers and 150 exhibiting brands are coming together for the WestEdge Design Fair & we're excited to be presenting a panel ??! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 12-1pm for “Sustainable Design: Does it Have to be All or Nothing?” Get your tickets here ?????: https://lnkd.in/edd44vBE In this panel, we'll be discussing how, when it comes to sustainability in residential design and architecture – whether renovating or new build – the impression can be that you either have to do everything sustainably, or not even start down that path. Increasingly, many consumers/clients want to make a positive impact by making sustainable choices ??. How does one choose, do you have to, and which choices make the most impact? ?? Panelists ??? ? Degen Pener: Writer/Editor ? Lori Dennis, ASID LEED AP: Lori Dennis Inc. ? David Hertz: Architect ? Hanna Li: Hanna Li Interiors ? Stephen Pallrand: CarbonShack Design Stage & Programming presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home Co-produced by Convo By Design

?? We're thrilled to be at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo this week. We will be at Booth #353, come say hi! Plus, you're invited to a legendary happy hour bringing together green advocates under one roof ?? Get ready for an evening of good vibes, inspiring conversations, and exclusive networking with green-building leaders! Come for the mission, stay for the connections. See you there ??: https://lnkd.in/gHb7JSUq ??Where: MilkBoy Philly, 11th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia?? ??? Date: Wednesday, November 13th ? Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST Haven't gotten tickets to #GreenBuild2024? Get them here: https://lnkd.in/ehUi2aZ

Hey all! I know many of us will be at #Greenbuild this week (looking forward to seeing you around or at our Booth 353, &/OR at our Happy Hour! If you have any energy left on your return to #LosAngeles, check out GREENTECH FESTIVAL on Friday 11/15 (if you're here it's also 11/14). To sign up for your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/eaTT6whQ Three Friday presentations/panels want to hightlight: 1:00pm Eric Corey Freed, RA, LEED Fellow "How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love Decarbonisation" Panel @ 1:10pm: #CREATINGCHANGE! "Our mandate is clear: if we’re going to turn around the climate disaster, we’re going to have to change everything, everywhere, all at once. Change, however, is difficult and requires a calculated and concerted approach. Come and hear from standout changemakers who are working within the system to create deep change." This inspiring discussion will feature: Conyers Davis, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute Erin Simon, VP & Head of Plastic Waste and Business, World Wildlife Fund Nurit Katz, CSO, UCLA Adam Mendler, Creator & Host of?Thirty Minute Mentors Moderated by Cassie Rauser, Climate & Sustainability Strategist, MorphoStrategies. Panel @ 2:50pm: Is #SustainableHollywood Just Another Fairytale? “If you can dream it, you can do it” were the inspiring words of Walt Disney. Yet if we don’t want sustainability in arts and entertainment to remain in the realms of Fantasia then we’re going to have to dream big and act even bigger! There are signs for positivity with the film and creators sector addressing many underlying issues, yet much more needs to be done, and many of the problems exist simply as a result of the culture of mass consumption surrounding entertainment, media and glamorous lifestyles. This thought-provoking panel will feature: Audrey Vinant-Tang, Sr. Dir. of Sustainability Strategy, NBCUniversal Jennifer Sandoval, Dir. of Business Development, Earth Angel Adam I Gordon, Managing Partner, Wildflower Ltd Steve Vitolo, CEO, Scriptation Allison Begalman (AB), Co-Founder, Hollywood Climate Summit INSPIRED? Don't miss USGBC California's " #SustainableProduction for #Entertainment" Certification (SPEC) training on Nov. 21 - last one of the year! https://lnkd.in/g3PthyWh Want to find out more about this training while at GreenTech? Adam Ereth, SPEC co-creator, will be in attendance?