from the

East Tennessee Chapter

of the

United States Green Building Council

REMEMBER TO VOTE

Elections are going on now through December 31, 2007 for the 2008-2009 East Tennessee Board. Please remember to vote!
I will only take a second and it will help us to server you better.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Upcoming LEED Workshop

Call for Nominations

The USGBC East Tennessee Chapter is seeking candidate nominations for the 2008 Board.

Active and engaged participants in the Chapter and the green building movement are encouraged to apply!

Please note: In order to hold a board position and/or vote in the elections, you must have a site user account on the USGBC web site, be listed as an employee of a national member organization, and be a member of the East Tennessee Chapter.


Timeline:
Monday, November 26, 2007 Call for Nominations
Saturday, December 15, 2007 Deadline for receiving Nominee Applications
Monday, December 17, 2007 Candidates are notified re: their selection for the slate
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 30-Day Election Begins
Biographical materials available on Chapter's election site
Monday, December 31, 2007 Elections are closed at midnight (Eastern Standard Time)

For more information please contact Heather Adcox, Nominations Committee Chair.

USGBC + Sustainable Woods

December 19, 2007
11:30am @ Loose Cannon Gallery
1800 Rossville Avenue.

Featuring Nick Safay
Appalachian Sustainable Development
www.asdevelop.org









Sustainable Woods: Environmentally Friendly Hardwood Building Products

Appalachian Harvest
Sustainable Woods
Forest Products
Importance of Tennessee Forests
Conventional and Sustainable Forestry
How ASD’s Sustainable Woods Program Works
Questions/Comments

Sustainable Woods:
Sustainable Forest Management Plans – Parallel to the FSC standards
Low-Impact logging practices
Local processing center with solar and by-products drying kilns
Network of local millworks
No adhesives, preservatives added
Beautiful T&G flooring, paneling, lumber, siding and almost any profile of trim

LEED Points:
Sustainably harvested lumber
Alternative Compliance Points for material and manufacturing within a 500 mile radius
Currently in auditing process with FSC. Expect approval by sometime in winter

Some Online Resources:
http://www.metafore.org/ (Forest Certification Resource Center)
http://www.certifiedforestproducts.com/ (list of certified forest products)
http://www.fsc.org/ (Forest Stewardship Council)
http://www.usda.fs.org/ (US Forest Service),
www.state.tn.us/agriculture/forestry (info on TN forestry and landowner resources)
http://www.asdevelop.org/ (ASD website)

Please RSVP to Anj McClain by noon on December 17 to reserve a Lunch.

Main24

mainx24.com

Energy Efficient Home For Sale (or Rent)

North Chattanooga
332 Pine Ridge Road
Chattanooga TN, 37405

$349,000.00

• Three Bedroom/ Office / 2.5 Bathrooms
• View of Downtown
• Cellulose and Foam Insulation
• Bamboo Flooring
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• Foam and Cellulose Insulation
• High efficiency Heat and Air unit with fresh air intake
• Passes EPB Energy Right Program
• Granite Countertops
• Walk-in Cedar Closet
• Custom Tile Shower
• Stainless Appliances
• Previous Grass Driveway System
• LP Smartside Siding and Trim over Brick
• Three Levels of Decks
• Convenient Location
• 2300 Sq ft plus Two Car Garage with lots of storage or workshop area
• Normal Park Elementary
  

For more information visit Griffin Construction Group or call 423-413-4935.

USGBC Meeting = Water Quality in Tennessee

October 31st, 1130am-1pm at the DRC

(!10 for members, $13 for non- members)

Please RSVP to this blog or to Anj McClain

Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

The Downtown Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Jeff Cannon of RiverCity Company and creator of the forward thinking Green/Spaces. This meeting will take place at The Read House, on Thursday, October 4th at 7:30am.

Jeff will introduce Chattanooga to this new grant program funding green sustainable buildings and will also will be talking about buildings’ impact on the power grid, he will share some easy do-it-yourself tips for any business looking to trim the bottom line, and will also explain how the fund will benefit Chattanooga. Jeff most recently served as Project Coordinator for RiverCity focusing on Main Street.

The RiverCity Company is a private, non-profit company chartered in 1986 to assist city and county governments and the private sector to spur economic development and the creation of great public spaces in downtown Chattanooga and along the riverfront.

Our non-profit meeting sponsor will be Anj McClain with the United States Green Building Council East Tennessee Chapter. Anj will provide an overview of this outstanding resource focusing on local involvement.

Kim Shinn will be available for a Q&A session at the DRC from 2pm-4pm following the CCIM seminar to discuss some of the things that are happening with other local governments and ways we can begin to incorporate green strategies in our own City government.
All USGBC members and City Officials are invited to attend.

ASHRAE + EPACT = TAX DEDUCTIONS

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of ASHRAE is hosting a lunch meeting that might be of interest to Architects, Engineers and building designers. You are invited to attend - Please RSVP.

What: Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Presented by Sam DeLay, PE, CEM, MBA, from TVA.
Design your building right and the federal government is giving tax deductions or tax credits of up to $1.80 per square foot. This measure should directly impact how you design lighting and HVAC systems. Offer your clients a direct payback and see what it does to your thinking and creativity.
When: October 3rd
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: Chattanooga Choo Choo (Holiday Inn) -- Chrystal Room - (in the lobby)
Cost: No charge for meeting - Cost for lunch is $10 if you’re not on the meal plan. No charge for student meals.
RSVP: Call, email, or Fax response to Patricia King at 553-1618 for reservations or fax response to 510-1383 or email to tricia.king@mckenneys.com

High Speed Rail Public Meeting

September 20, 2007
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Bicentennial Library

The Tennessee and Georgia Departments of Transportation will have a public meeting to request input into the Atlanta to Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Study. The study is part of the ongoing process to determine the environmental impact and feasibility of a high speed rail between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

For more information about the meeting call 404-699-4437 or email christa.wilkinson@dot.state.ga.us

for more information visit:

www.greenroofs.org

AIA + USGBC: Green Roofs

August 15, 2007
11:30am @ the DRC
Tremco's John Rutter will talk about "Green Vegetative Roofing"

This course will review the roofing approach known as vegetative roofing. We will explore the benefits, costs and limitations of this sustainable roofing technology as it applies to the end user, the designer and the society at large. A review of the various approaches will be presented, including extensive, semi-intensive and intensive options. The various system components of typical vegetative design will be explored including roof system options, root barriers, retention and drainage components, soils and planting options. The overall intent of the course is designed to give the participant a good functional understanding of this emerging technology.

1 hr HSW

please RSVP by this friday, August 03 to Heather Adcox

Waterless Urinal in Chattanooga

Finally!
Franklin Associates Architects, a local United States Green Building Council Member, has a real-life case study for those of you who are doubtful about the waterless urinal technology:

"Our office installed a waterless urinal at the end of last week. It is currently in a test and evaluation phase. Anyone wishing to participate should call our national registration desk at (434)555-7333. So far it is performing admirably and I'd argue that the restroom actually smells cleaner.

I gotta run, I just drank 3 cups of coffee..."

- Steve Haase, AIA
Franklin Associates Architects

Go Check it out, Chattanooga Skeptics! See for yourselves how it works.
Thank you Franklin Associates Architects for taking this initative!!

EarthCraft House Training

Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, the Lyndhurst Foundation, and theHome Builders Association of Southeast Tennessee are proud to sponsor atraining session for building energy-efficient Earthcraft-certified houses. Space is limited.

Who should attend: Homebuilders, developers, project managers, foremen,building tradespeople, building inspectors, architects, designers,planners, anyone interested in learning practical building science. Send all members of your team.

When: Thursday, July 26, 2007, 8:00--4:30.
Where: HBAST offices, 3221 Old Harrison Pike, Chattanooga, TN
Cost: $50 per person (the usual fee of $250 is reduced, thanks to support from the Lyndhurst Foundation and HBAST).
Lunch is provided.

To learn more visit www.earthcrafthouse.com/

To register contact:Bob McNutt
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
423-756-6251 office
423-756-3851 fax
BMcNutt@CNEINC.ORG

"Protecting Water Quality While Meeting Smart Growth Goals."

WEBCAST Announcement: Protecting Water Quality While Meeting Smart Growth Goals.
Come hear how two very different communities-San José, California and Barnstable, Massachusetts-Speakers worked to protect water quality while meeting smart growth goals for economic growth and development. Both communities will provide background and discuss the political, economic, and regulatory aspects of their program.

Webinar Speakers:
* Geoff Anderson, director, Development, Community and Environment Division, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (moderator)
* Laurel Prevetti, assistant director, Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, San José, California
* Paul Niedzwiecki, assistant town manager, Barnstable, Massachusetts

This webcast is presented by ICMA with support from the US EPA.
http://www.icma.org/waterwebcast

Event Details:
July 25, 2007
2:00-3:30 pm Eastern
Development Resources Center(DRC) 1250 Market Street– Room 1A
(Refreshments will be provided)

"Green" Asphalt in Chattanooga

City To Participate In Green Asphalt Demonstration
posted June 19, 2007, the Chattanoogan

The city of Chattanooga, along with Astec Industries, Inc., Talley Construction, and Southeastern Materials will be participating in a joint demonstration project using “Green Asphalt” to pave a section of North Terrace Road between McBrien and Germantown roads. “Green Asphalt” involves a process developed by local Chattanooga industry, Astec Industries, Inc. This new process involves reclaiming or recycling up to 50% of the existing asphalt pavement and mixing it with new materials at a lower temperature than previously achievable in the industry. This results in reduced green house gas emissions.According to Astec Industries Chairman and CEO Dr. Don Brock, “this process involves mixing asphalt at lower temperatures than those currently being used. This warm-mix asphalt eliminates the smoke and smell experienced with existing methods. This asphalt mix is equal to or better than the mixes now being used and can save 11% of fuel costs over existing production methods.”“We are recycling existing pavement and this new production method reduces green house gas emissions. This is an innovative technology and one very much welcomed in Chattanooga – especially with our focus on air quality,” said Mayor Ron Littlefield.Officials from the National Center for Asphalt Technology and The National Asphalt Pavement Association will be on hand for the demonstration. This new pavement will have a national and international influence on the asphalt paving industry. Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for building and restoring the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in Chattanooga in 1972 and currently has 3,500 employees. Astec’s manufacturing operations are divided into four business segments: aggregate processing and mining equipment; asphalt production equipment; mobile asphalt paving equipment; and underground boring, directional drilling and trenching equipment.

"Green" building protocol adopted by Metro Nashville

Wednesday, 06/06/07

"Green" building protocol adopted by Metro [Nashville]
By MICHAEL CASS Staff Writer for the Tennessean

Tuesday night Metro government buildings will be built to be "green" from now on.
The Metro Council gave final approval tonight to legislation requiring the city to construct its buildings to meet design standards that protect the environment and reduce energy use. The law would apply to buildings and additions that cost more than $2 million or have at least 5,000 gross square feet of occupied space, beginning with projects for which planning starts after July 31.

Those buildings would have to meet a design protocol called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Commonly referred to as "LEED," the standards were developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Contact Michael Cass at 259-8838 or mcass@tennessean.com.

Sustainability Summit

USGBC + ASHRAE + AIA

Chattanooga Chapters host the:

2007 Sustainability Summit

June 06, 2007 . 11:30am-5:00pm

Bill Coad, PE (2001-2002 ASHRAE President)

Terry Townsend, PE (Current ASHRAE President)

Sandy Wiggins, LEED AP (Current USGBC Chairman)