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Event Resources

Look here for information and files shared during USGBC Sponsored Events!

Jan. 20th 2010
John Moore - GreeNOLA Strategy
John Moore spoke to the group about the City of New Orleans' plan for sustainable redevelopment through the GreeNola: A Strategy for a Sustainable New Orleans program. GreeNola is a resource for New Orleans neighborhoods and residents to engage in the master planning process of the City and to ensure sustainable redevelopment. John also addressed the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (aka “stimulus package”) on the redevelopment of the City of New Orleans.
For a copy of his presentation, click here.
For a copy of the GreeNOLA strategy, click here.

LEED Resources

First LEED Certified Building in Louisiana
Air Combat Command Physical Fitness Center, Barksdale Air Force Base

LEED Registered Projects List
Search for LEED projects in Louisiana.

Real Life LEED
Blog detailing different aspects of the LEED process

LEED PRO
Listing of products and services that contribute to LEED points

Louisiana Green Organizations

Louisiana Solar Energy Society
Educational organization formed to promote the use of solar energy and to share information on the subject between its members and the public.

Third Party Verification Groups

GreenGuard
Indoor air quality standards

Scientific Certification Systems
Certifies products for food safety and quality, environmental protection and social responsibility. They developed Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Eco Product certification standards.

Cradle to Cradle Certification
Certifies for environmentally safe and healthy materials; design for material reutilization, such as recycling or composting; the use of renewable energyand energy efficiency; efficient use of water, and maximum water quality associated with production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility.

Green Building Strategies

Regreen
AISD and USGBC guidelines for residential improvement projects

Playbook for Green Buildings + Neighborhoods
Guidance and resources for local governments to rapidly advance green buildings, neighborhoods and infrastructure

AFHH: Rebuilding Flood-Damaged Homes
A manual for the safe, healthy, green, and low-cost restoration of Gulf Coast housing.