Community
USGBC Nevada Chapter members and member companies are building the green economy today. Come meet people who are making green jobs happen and making change in their community.
Our members are active in community work that helps USGBCNV achieve its mission to promote and advance healthy, sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable built environments through collaboration, diversity, education, networking, and environmental stewardship. Below we highlight some recent community projects that our USGBCNV leaders are proud to have helped with.
USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition - Small, Green, Affordable
The Salvation Army joined the U.S. Green Building Council in hosting the USGBC's 2010 Natural Talent Design Competition to design an 800 square foot green home in the Broadmoor, New Orleans neighborhood. USGBCNV is proud to have lent our time and expertise to judging the Nevada entrants to this competition. Through its EnviRenew initiative, The Salvation Army is kicking off a large-scale residential green building campaign in five neighborhoods in New Orleans, facilitating the construction of 125 new homes and the renovation of 125 existing homes over the next three years. (read more)
Check out the Nevada entries: "The New Approach" by Sarah Balch and Sarah Loree and "Small-Green-Affordable" by Daniel Gibbons and Jeremy Butty.
Habitat for Humanity LEED Platinum homes in Henderson, NV
Two Habitat for Humanity homes in Henderson, NV have been officially awarded LEED Platinum certification. The homes were designed in cooperation with PGAL Architects and the U.S. Green Building Council - Nevada Chapter. The timing couldn't be better since the keys for both houses were handed over to the new homeowners on September 2nd during an official dedication ceremony.
Earlier articles on these homes can be found in the Las Vegas Business Press and the Las Vegas Sun,
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| Nevada Chapter president Rick Van Diepen explains the LEED-related features of the home. |
Plexiglass-covered cutaways illustrate the high-quality insulation of the home's envelope.
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| A solar thermal collector for heating water is mounted on the roof. |
Energy efficient lighting and day lighting are used throughout the homes. |
The U.S. Green Building Council - Nevada Chapter is proud to work with Habitat for Humanity, building energy-efficient, quality homes that make a difference in our community. Please take a moment to watch the video below. It profiles the son of a local Habitat for Humanity homeowner and illustrates the transformative effect a secure home can have on a family.
Recycling Roadshow at the South Valley Relay for Life
USGBC Nevada Chapter partnered with American Cancer Society to bring the USGBCNV Recycling Roadshow to the South Valley Relay for Life. Evergreen Recycling, a Friend of the USGBC Nevada Chapter, donated recycling services and reusable water bottles for every Relay participant. This was the Roadshow's debut appearance, and we recycled 265 lbs of waste.
If you're interested in having the Recycling Roadshow provide recycling and green building information at your community event, please contact Sarah Mojzer, sarah@usgbcnv.org.
We welcome your green community event in our calendar! Please submit event information to communications@usgbcnv.org.
