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)