May 2013
Upcoming Events
Webinar
May 21, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
GBA Office Tour
May 21, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Green Building AllianceCome visit GBA and learn about our LEED Platinum office spaces!
Four Mile Run Presentation & Tour
May 22, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Four Mile RunInterested in Green Infrastructure? Want to see it firsthand and working in Pittsburgh? Come out and meet Lisa Kunst Vavro, the Landscape Architect behind the project.
Webinar
May 23, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
Ask the GBA Experts: Open Office Hours
May 24, 2013 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Green Building AllianceNeed assistance on a question or someone to brainstorm with for a project? GBA is opening their doors for “Office Hours” every other Friday morning 8:00am-10:00am.
Webinar
May 28, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
Legal Implications and Managing Liability on Sustainable Design and Construction Projects
May 29, 2013 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Green Building Alliance33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Interested in how you can how you can protect your design and construction team from litigation? Join us for a Lunch and Learn presented by Lane F. Kelman, Esquire and Lori Wisniewski Azzara, Esquire, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC
Webinar
May 30, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
Benchmarks and Baselines: A 2030 District Tailgate
May 30, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pirates StadiumSmith Brother's Advertising Agency
Left Field Meeting Space
116 Federal St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Start your summer off right! Come out for a fun evening of food and drink at Left Field's rooftop deck and a ballgame at the PNC Park. Special Event Sponsors - CENTRIA, PPG Industries, American Iron and Steel Institute, Pittsburgh Magazine
Unexpectedly Green: Examining Vegetated Roofs at the Human Services Center
May 31, 2013 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Human Services CenterHuman Services Center
130 W. North Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Join us for an exciting and informative look at the Human Services Center, a comprehensive mental health clinic that is quickly becoming one of the region’s greenest organizations!
Webinar
June 4, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
First Kayak Trip of 2013- Downtown Green Building Tour by Kayak
June 4, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kayak PittsburghKayak Pittsburgh is located directly under the North shore of the Roberto Clemente Bridge (a.k.a.the 6th Bridge). Access steps are located next to PNC Park, head toward the water and then turn left to find the boat shop directly underneath the bridge.
Take in Pittsburgh’s Green Buildings from a different vantage point, by kayak!
Behind the Scenes and Rooftop Tour of the US Steel Tower
June 5, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
US Steel - Pittsburgh600 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
What is it like to be 900' high in the sky? Want to experience it first hand on the US Steel Tower’s ROOFTOP and see miles beyond downtown Pittsburgh? Experience a sneak peak of the iconic building with a “once in a lifetime” presentation and tour!
Webinar
June 6, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
Financing Your Green Project Lunch and Learn
June 6, 2013 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Green Building Alliance33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us for a FREE lunch and learn as the Duquesne University Center for Green Industries and Sustainable Business Growth inspires us how to finance your green project!
Coffee With Mike
June 7, 2013 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Green Building AllianceCome share a cup of coffee, exchange stories and ideas, and discuss how to make the world a better place.
Green Drinks - Johnstown!
June 11, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jake's Pub and GrillWebinar
June 13, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
LEED GA Exam Prep Course
June 15, 2013 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CCAC-Allegheny CampusNorth Side
808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15212
GBA and CCAC are proud to host this special two-day LEED Green Associate® Exam Study Course. The instructor for the course will be Janel Everly, LEED AP BD+C.
GBA Office Tour
June 18, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Green Building AllianceCome visit GBA and learn about our LEED Platinum office spaces!
Who's Who in Green Infrastructure Implementation
June 19, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Green Building AllianceRiver Walk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Attend this networking event to meet the people who are designing and implementing successful green infrastructure projects in the region.
Webinar
June 20, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
LEED GA Exam Prep Course
June 22, 2013 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CCAC-Allegheny CampusNorth Side
808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15212
GBA and CCAC are proud to host this special two-day LEED Green Associate® Exam Study Course. The instructor for the course will be Janel Everly, LEED AP BD+C.
A Squirrel Hill Passive House Duplex
June 26, 2013 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Green Building Alliance33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us for a lunch and learn about a new Passive House project in Squirrel Hill, which will be the second of its kind in Pittsburgh.
Webinar
June 27, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
New Member Tour-of-the-Month Club
June 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Carnegie Museum of Natural History4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
By becoming a GBA member or renewing your membership in May you are invited to a “Members Only” tour of Carnegie Museums Dinosaur Hall Exhibit!
Webinar
July 2, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
Webinar
July 9, 2013 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Green Building AllianceRiverwalk Corporate Center
33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us at 7:30 AM here at GBA offices for the rebroadcast of the USGBC courses. This is the easiest and most affordable way to get Continuing Education Units. Each session is worth 1.5 GBCI CMP Hours.
Architectural Photo Walking Tour
July 10, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Center of Market SquareVisit and photograph Pittsburgh's well known, and not so well known, buildings, bridges, and other architectural gems, while learning photography techniques and tricks of the trade using your own camera.
Downtown Green Building Tour by Kayak
July 16, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kayak PittsburghKayak Pittsburgh is located directly under the North shore of the Roberto Clemente Bridge (a.k.a.the 6th Bridge). Access steps are located next to PNC Park, head toward the water and then turn left to find the boat shop directly underneath the bridge.
Take in Pittsburgh’s Green Buildings from a different vantage point, by kayak!
LEED GA Exam Prep Course
July 19, 2013 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Master Builders AssociationGBA and MBA are proud to host this special one-day LEED Green Associate® Exam Study Course. The instructor for the course will be Janel Everly, LEED AP BD+C.
Program Overview
This one-day workshop teaches participants the core concepts within the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED certification program, and help participants effectively navigate multiple documents referenced by LEED rating systems. Through interactive learning and real-time customized project examples participants will be prepared to successfully pass the LEED Green Associate exam. Our approach to teaching addresses adult education and follows up with effective study guides and exam prep material.
GBA Office Tour
July 23, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Green Building AllianceCome visit GBA and learn about our LEED Platinum office spaces!
New Member Tour-of-the-Month Club
July 24, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Point Park University-MAINBy becoming a GBA member or renewing your membership in June you are invited to a “Members Only” tour of Point Park University’s Performance Hall!
Architectural Photo Walking Tour
July 24, 2013 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Green Building Alliance33 Terminal Way
Suite 331
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Visit and photograph Pittsburgh's well known, and not so well known, buildings, bridges, and other architectural gems, while learning photography techniques and tricks of the trade using your own camera.
Household Chemical Disposal
July 27, 2013 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pennsylvania Resources CouncilHousehold Waste Collection - Second Avenue Plaza Lot - under 10th Street Bridge (east of County Jail)
Coffee With Mike
September 6, 2013 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Green Building AllianceCome share a cup of coffee, exchange stories and ideas, and discuss how to make the world a better place.
Heinz Endowments Award Gala
September 12, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Inc.Join us for GBA’S Emerald Anniversary Celebration
Garden Party Dessert Reception
September 12, 2013 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Inc.Happy Anniversary! At Green Building Alliance, we are so happy to celebrate this milestone with the people who have helped us get here.
LEED GA Exam Prep Course
October 4, 2013 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Master Builders AssociationGBA and MBA are proud to host this special one-day LEED Green Associate® Exam Study Course. The instructor for the course will be Janel Everly, LEED AP BD+C.
Program Overview
This one-day workshop teaches participants the core concepts within the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED certification program, and help participants effectively navigate multiple documents referenced by LEED rating systems. Through interactive learning and real-time customized project examples participants will be prepared to successfully pass the LEED Green Associate exam. Our approach to teaching addresses adult education and follows up with effective study guides and exam prep material.
Coffee With Mike
October 25, 2013 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Green Building AllianceCome share a cup of coffee, exchange stories and ideas, and discuss how to make the world a better place.
Coffee With Mike
December 6, 2013 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Green Building AllianceCome share a cup of coffee, exchange stories and ideas, and discuss how to make the world a better place.
