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Mar
27
6:30 PM
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9 attended (est.) –
4.503
Join GreenWerks and Pallandrome at Enclave March 27th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm to celebrate style and sustainability with Blank Canvas: A Design Showcase. This networking and green business showcase event will feature eco-friendly architects, interior designers, landscape artists, and green contractors who beautify our world, both aesthetically and environmentally. Sip complimentary cocktails, enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres, dance to live music, appreciate some live painting, and look forward to plenty of special surprises while you network with industry leaders, insiders, and those who appreciate true, unique style. A portion of the proceeds will benefit TreeCago, a program from Chicago Gateway Green that plants trees throughout the city. The cover charge is only $10 at the door. To RSVP visit: http://www.blankcanv aschicago.com/
Cost:
$10.00
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Enclave
Chicago,
IL, 60610
41.896580,-87.634865
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9 Yes
0 Maybe
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May 08
15
2008
7:30 PM
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6 attended (est.) –
4.001
Our monthly Green Room Sessions at Uncommon Ground will be consolidated into this single event on Thursday May 15th to kick off the Green Festival being held at Navy Pier May 17-18. The featured bands for the night are Arwin and Out for Hours. Representatives from Green Festival will be on hand to talk about the event and hand out 2 for 1 admissions. As usual, the Green Room Sessions are a great chance to meet other sustainable Chicagoans, sample some local appetizers generously provided by Uncommon Ground, have a Treetini (the only martini that plants a tree), and learn more about the upcoming Green Festival. Looking forward to seeing many of you there and please feel free to pass along the invitation to others.
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Uncommon Ground
Chicago,
IL, 60613
41.951280,-87.659996
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6 Yes
6 Maybe
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May 08
7
2008
12:00 PM
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2 attended (est.) –
5.001
Join me tomorrow for the ribbon cutting on Glenview's first zero energy home. Demonstrations will be given throughout the day along with tours of the home, refreshments and more. The home is by Schmidt & Associates and powered by Pure Energy Alternatives, LLC. R.S.V.P. Vicki Betsios 847-964-1520
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Zero Energy Home
Glenview,
IL, 60025
42.067890,-87.762120
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2 Yes
8 Maybe
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Apr 08
1
2008
5:30 PM
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11 attended (est.) –
4.001
Go Green Wilmette (WIlmette's grass roots environmental movement) has paired up with the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance, the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce, League of Woman's Voters and a few other organizatons from all over the north shore to host the first Green Drinks - North Shore Edition
at CJ Arthur's 1168 Wilmette Avenue on April 1 from 5:30 to 9:00 Invite everyone you know who is concerned about the environment and desires to meet like minded people. Help us connect the green dots. It will only help your campaign to be considered the green candidiate. There will be networking opportunities with a couple of the city's experts on green issues ranging from nuclear power to green buildings. Learn more about the Garden in the Sky Initiative, and about the concerns for our planet.
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CJ Arthur's
Wilmette,
IL, 60091
42.076656,-87.706825
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12 Yes
5 Maybe
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Feb 08
11
2008
7:00 PM
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15 attended (est.) –
4.005
Building Sustainable Mixed-Use Developments:
A Conversation with G. Benjamin Ranney and Mike Jerabek
How Environmental Design & Construction can Transform our Neighborhoods YOU?VE HEARD ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT ?GREEN? BUILDING. You?ve seen photos of the green roof on City Hall? You?ve read about major corporations commissioning trophy green headquarters? You?ve Heard About Multi-Million Dollar Eco-Homes? But What?s Actually Going On In Our Neighborhoods?
G. Benjamin Ranney and Mike Jerabek will discuss the principles of sustainable development and
share their thoughts on practical green building technologies for neighborhood-scale buildings.
They will also provide a detailed look into select features of their Fountain View development,
Lincoln Square?s first LEED-certified green building. G. Benjamin Ranney
Principal, Terra Firma Co.
G. Benjamin Ranney is a principal of Terra Firma Co., a Chicago-
based real estate development firm dedicated to building
healthier communities through commercial and residential development.
Terra Firma recently broke ground on The Fountain
View, a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development designed
to take full advantage of its unique site overlooking Giddings
Plaza in Lincoln Square. The Fountain View is registered with
the United States Green Building Council and is expected to be
Chicago?s first LEED certified project of this type and scale. Prior
to forming the firm, Mr. Ranney held the position of Director of
Development for Prairie Holdings Corporation, developer of the
acclaimed Prairie Crossing conservation community in Grayslake,
Illinois. Michael Jerabek, AIA
Principal, Worn Jerabek Architects P.C.
Mike Jerabek is a Principal of Worn Jerabek Architects, P.C., a
Chicago-based architectural firm that specializes in the integration
of sustainable techniques into the design of market-rate and
affordable multi-family housing, senior housing and commercial
projects. Mr. Jerabek has served as the project architect for several
sustainable developments, including the Opera Lofts and Fountain
View. Recent and current projects include Station Square at
Prairie Crossing, Park Boulevard and Bucktown Commons. Prior
to forming the firm, Mr. Jerabek was a project architect with Pappageorge
Haymes Ltd.
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Sulzer Regional Library
Chicago,
IL, 60625
41.962364,-87.684494
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15 Yes
0 Maybe
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Feb 08
2
2008
1:00 PM
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22 attended (est.) –
4.506
High Design and Low Carbon Two new modern townhouses, designed by architect Nathan Kipnis, AIA, LEED AP, incorporate numerous green features while providing a healthy, comfortable and dramatic interior. Located at 1831-33 Lincoln Street in Evanston, Illinois, the townhomes have been sited to takes full advantage of the sun. The south facing front set of windows captures the low winter sun while calculated overhangs block the summer sun. Solar panels on the roof provide hot water for the domestic water system and are integrated into the high efficiency zoned forced air furnace. Natural flow thru ventilation is designed into the floor plan. The homes are 5+ star Energy Star rated, whichl translates into a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions and energy use. Green materials used include cement fiberboard panels bolted to the exterior, concrete countertops, numerous natural materials on the interior, low V.O.C. adhesives and finishes throughout, minimal use of recycled content carpeting, recycled tire roof decking , and native, draught resistant landscaping. At 2800 square feet each, the units have a minimal footprint while making the most of the site. One unit has an exterior rear yard, while the other has a large roof deck. A series of striking aligned decks on the front façade help to integrate the various materials. The location of the site is itself a green ideal; within a block of the Chicago Northwester train station and the Central Street shopping district.
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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21 Yes
4 Maybe
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Nov 07
7
2007
6:30 PM
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15 attended (est.) –
4.001
Heres a great event coming up with a special offer for us: Special offer for Nature Museum and Chicago Green Home Meetup Group members and friends - Buy one ticket for $12, get one free!* The Notebaert Nature Museum presents Green Technology in Chicago hosted by Lou Manfredini, WGN-AM's ?Mr. Fix It? and Ace Hardware?s ?Helpful Hardware Man?.
Wednesday November 7th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This interactive presentation addresses green technology and cost-saving initiatives for the Chicago home, such as:
? The carbon footprint of your home life and how to reduce it.
? The practical side of being green in your home.
? New technologies on the horizon to conserve energy and fossil fuels.
? Examples and demonstrations of what tools exist today to help people save
money and conserve natural resources. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost: $12/person. *Mention code GREEN when purchasing to receive special offer. Call 773-755-5191, ext.1 or email RSVP@naturemuseum.org with your name, address, phone and number attending.
Cost:
$12.00
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Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago,
IL, 60614
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2 Yes
3 Maybe
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Oct 07
16
2007
6:00 PM
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40 attended (est.) –
3.508
Global warming, climate change, energy production, and waste disposal has put sustainable
architecture and healthy living back in the spotlight. Recent statistics show that Americans
currently exhaust too much energy and resources to construct and operate buildings. For
instance, buildings use 30% of our total energy and 60% of our total electricity, five billion
gallons of potable water are used each day to flush toilets, and construction projects alone
generate 2.5 pounds of solid waste per square foot. This alone proves that changes to our
standards of design and construction can make a significant impact on our consumption.
Learn about current issues in standard construction that have led to environmental
degradation and how the practices employed in good design can put us on a positive path.
Discussion will center around how designing in harmony with the envinorment, instead of
against it, can put us in better touch with our surroundings, and potentially improve our long
term health
In addition, we will present a case study for a strawbale building constructed in Borrego
Springs, California for the Anza-Borrego State Park department of archeaology designed by
the presenter. Strawbale is one of a variety of alternative insulators that can be incorporated
into Midwestern design and construction with ease.
Please visit moss-design.com for more information
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Chicago Center for Green Technology
Chicago,
IL, 60612
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27 Yes
0 Maybe
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Sep 07
11
2007
12:00 PM
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4.001
Introduction to the Chicago Green Homes Program
Tuesday, Sep 11th at 12:15pm - 1pm
Chicago Architecture Foundation , 224 S. Michigan Avenue
Web: http://www.architecture.org Sustainable Lunchtime Lecture Series
co-sponsored with Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago Center for
Green Technology
No RSVPs needed. Programs are free and open to the public. Rand Ekman, AIA, LEED-AP, Director of Sustainability and Senior Associate,
OWP/P The City of Chicago recently introduced the Chicago Green Homes Program. By
using the Chicago Green Homes Program, professionals can gauge the
"greenness" of their new home or remodeling project. This seminar will
present an overview of the program as well as the "Top 20" things you can do
to make your home green.
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago,
IL, 60604
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11 Yes
0 Maybe
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May 07
10
2007
7:00 PM
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Live Green Chicago A monthly music series at Uncommon Ground in Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood is open to all to meet other sustainable minded Chicagoans, network, or just enjoy the music. The Green Room is the 2nd Thursday of every month starting around 7pm and going to 10pm or the band finally calls it a night. Each month features a different Chicago organization that is doing some good for the environment. Examples of these organizations include: Green Festival, I-Go Car Sharing, Adventure Racers for the Environment, Sustain USA, Clean Air Counts, and many more.
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Uncommon Ground
Chicago,
IL, 60613
41.951280,-87.659996
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3 Yes
0 Maybe
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