2005 Supporters
Green in the Region
VOTE YES ON the Environmental Bond Referendum: On Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 17, vote YES on the environmental bond referendum -- and make sure that your friends, neighbors and anyone who cares about a cleaner and brighter future for Pennsylvania marches to the polls and votes YES on this vital question. On the ballot, Pennsylvania voters will be asked if they approve $625 million in new funding for a wide range of environmental initiatives. Approval of the ballot question will mean dedicated and desperately needed funding that will protect drinking water, maintain state and local parks, and fund vital environmental projects. Read More
Shades
of Green Leadership Awards: GBA is
proud to announce the winners of the 2005 Shades of Green Leadership Award:
- Carnegie Mellon Green Practices Committee
- Gary Jay Saulson, Director of Corporate Real Estate, PNC Financial Services Group
- Ann Gerace, Executive Director, Conservation Consultants, Inc.
- 3 Rivers Wet Weather Demonstration Project
- Bob Kobet, President, Sustainaissance International
GBA Educational Materials on the Web: Did you miss the Building Solutions Summit 2005 or any of GBA's other educational events? Have no fear! Presentations are available for download on the web. Just visit: www.gbapgh.org/WhatWeDo_Education.asp#EdMaterials
Green Building Product Showroom opens in Lawrenceville: ARTEMIS Environmental Building Materials, Pittsburgh's new green building product showroom, opened its doors this Earth Day. Located at 3709 Bulter Street in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, ARTEMIS is designed to expand the availability and use of green building products in the tri-state region by displaying and selling high-quality, environmentally responsible, building products. ARTEMIS offers an extensive selection of items that are good for the environment, perform well, and contribute to healthier living. Visitors can see, touch, smell and purchase materials they may know about but have not been able to easily access. They will be able to explore new options and work with staff to facilitate the search for the right materials to meet their needs. ARTEMIS is a women-owned business founded by Janice Donatelli and Linda Metropulos, and is part of the Lawrenceville Corporation's 16:62 Design Zone Initiative. www.artemisenvironmental.com
Green
Roof Construction Cam Online: All eyes are on the south wing
roof of Hamerschlag Hall, the signature building for Carnegie Mellon
University, where a 4100 sf extensive green roof system is being installed.
Green roof enthusiasts can view the process and progress through a live
web cam! Construction is expected to be complete May 31, 2005. Learn
more at www.greenpractices.org.
Strawbale Construction Workshop at Mildred's Daughter's Farm: Unique hands-on opportunities guided by Mark Hoberecht of HavestBuild Associates and Chris Fox of Fox Natural Builders, both experienced strawbale builders and teachers, and Mary Golden, a master artisan of earthen plaster finishing from Gaiatecture Design Studio. Information at (412)799-0833 or mildredsdaughters@earthlink.net.
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Strawbale Wall Construction JUNE 3-5, 2005
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Decorative Earthen Plaster Finishing JUNE 17-19, 2005
Rendell
Administration Awards Carnegie Mellon University for Environmental Excellence:
On behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Protection Secretary
Kathleen A. McGinty named Carnegie Mellon University as one of 11 winners
of the 2004 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for CMU’s
New House, the first university residence hall in the nation to achieve
a silver rating under the LEED green building certification system.
The
Green Building Alliance is a nonprofit organization that integrates
environmentally responsible -- and high performance --design, construction
and operating practices into the Greater Pittsburgh market. As a result,
GBA will increase the human health, economic, environmental, and social
value of new and existing development.
64 S. 14th St. Pittsburgh, PA
15203 412-431-0709 www.gbapgh.org
Burchick Construction
L. Robert Kimball and Associates
West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund
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Environmental Bond Referendum - supported by local leaders and Pittsburgh mayoral candidates!
Local Green Events
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May
2005
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| SWPA 2005 Smart Growth Conference | May 20, 2005 |
| Energy-10 Workshop | May 20-21, 2005 |
| GBA
Presents: |
May 25, 2005 |
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June
2005
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| GBA
Presents: Tour of CMU's Posner Center |
Jun 3, 2005 |
| Strawbale Wall Construction Workshop | Jun 3-5, 2005 |
| Strawbale Construction Earthen Plaster Finishing Workshop | Jun 17-19, 2005 |
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July
2005
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| GBA
& USGBC Presents: LEED
for Existing Buildings |
Jul 13, 2005 |
Further Event Details on GBA's Website