Farmer School of Business, Miami University

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Feb 11 Tour –  Farmer School of Business – the first of Miami University’s buildings to be registered for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. This was a very informal discovery tour at 12:30 am. We photographed and gathered logistical information for a larger more educational event later.  After the tour we went to a 2 pm …

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Sustainability Awareness Training

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On Jan. 23, 2010 Green Cincinnati held Green Sustainability Awareness Training at HGC Construction for Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Green Contractor Certification. Photos show the LEED projects HGC has worked on: Emersion Design LEED CI Platinum, Montainai Condos LEED NC Silver, Cincinnati Zoo Entrance LEED Registered, Entry Village LEED Platinum and Gift Shop LEED Registered, and photos from the …

Trash is Cash, Save Money, Recycle Cincinnati

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ACTION ALERT, Do these things: SIGN & CONTACT 1.  Sign the online petition and pass it on. 2. Call Bortz, Winburn and Quinlivan; then email all with the message below. Chris Bortz, Phone: (513) 352-3249 [email protected] Charlie Winburn, Phone: (513) 352-5354, [email protected] Laure Quinlivan, Phone: (513) 352-5303 [email protected] Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls, Phone: (513) 352-3604 [email protected] Y. Laketa Cole, Phone: …

Sanitation District No 1 – SD1 – Designing Green

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A Green Infrastructure Bus Tour and Workshop for Developers, Engineers and Contractors Photos by Chuck Lohre. From the SD1 Flyer: Why Should You Attend? You have heard about the sites, but have you seen them? Join SD1 for a bus tour of four key locations in Northern Kentucky that showcase green infrastructure design. At each site you will have the …

Cincinnati Fire Station No. 51

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Oct. 18 to Nov. 11 – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays – Green Associate Exam Study Group starts – Four week class that will prepare you to pass the Green Associate exam. Former GCEA class members may audit this class at no charge. Contact Green Cincinnati for more information. Learn more. The first hour of the class, from …

Fernald Preserve Visitors Center

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7400 Willey Road, Crosby Township, Harrison, OH 45030 Here is a link to the Project Profile prepared by Green Cincinnati. Profiles normally consist of history, Green Building strategies, and information about the project’s goals and uses. From basic presentations for K-12 to more detailed information on the materials and processes used to achieve LEED Credits – educational materials may also …

2801 Erie, Hyde Park Condos

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Hyde Park Condos, Cincinnati’s first LEED NC Registered Condos, 2801 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Potential LEED Features: – Urban siting for Community Connectivity – 100% structured parking – Low water use for landscaping and flush/flow fixtures – High efficiency insulation and fenestrations – LED and CF lighting only – Indoor air quality points for Construction Management Plan, Low-emitting Materials …

How to Pass the LEED AP Exam

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Published: Cincinnati Business Courier, May 2009 DDI, Oct. 2009 Hospitality Design Magazine, Oct. 19, 2009 How to Pass the LEED AP Exam in Three (though not-so-easy) Steps By Chuck Lohre, LEED AP The buzz around building and being green is moving from informal water cooler chats, to serious discussions with occupants of corner offices across the country. And that definitely …

Neyer Properties offices CI and Keystone Parke CS

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Keystone Parke Office Park, LEED CS Silver; Neyer Properties’ Offices LEED CI Gold, 2135 Dana Ave # 200, Cin., OH 45207 LEED Features: – Open space – Covered, integrated structured parking – Light colored concrete reduces heat gain – Low level night lighting that doesn’t project upward and prevents light pollution – Bamboo flooring in conference room – Polished and …

Pleasant Ridge Montessori School

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5945 Montgomery Rd, Cin., OH 45213 LEED Feature Highlights: – Long narrow East-West orientation for improved Daylighting and Views – Storm water holding pond – Light colored roof material and solar PV demonstration panels. – Under floor air circulation for lower fan energy, low noise and adjustability – Daylighting windows in the cafeteria and performance room – Very high indoor …