USGBC Students at UGA

Can't wait to see you at our next meeting! The location will be announced closer to the event.

Don't forget about the meeting this week!

First meeting of the semester is the Wednesday after Spring Break! We hope to see you all there!

Hey everyone! The Firefly Trail will be having a social at Normal Bar tomorrow from 5:30pm-9pm. Drop ins are welcome! It's a great opportunity to find out more about changes in our landscape. We hope to get involved with the organization more in the future but this should be a great introduction!

When people think sustainable mindsets they typically think about the west coast. The Ray is a section of I-85 dedicated to Ray C. Anderson, the founder of Interface Carpets. Check out this awesome nod to sustainability happening just south of us!

http://theray.org/technology/

The Ray | Let's drive the future. | Technology timeline Explore the technology behind The Ray – where we are today, and where we’re headed in the coming years. As a living lab, The Ray will be a proving ground for emerging innovations and how they can work together to create a regenerative highway ecosystem.

New Year, New opportunities to improve the world in which we live and the standards we have for living. This is a great article on how a big company wants to make a smaller footprint.

Stay tuned for information on our first meeting of the semester!

http://newsroom.rei.com/news/corporate/rei-sets-new-standard-for-sustainable-operations-with-first-us-leed-platinum-and-net-zero-energy-distribution-center.htm

REI Sets New Standard for Sustainable Operations with First U.S. LEED Platinum and Net Zero Energy Distribution Center | REI Newsroom Co-op open sources design of facility to inspire other companies and create greater impact 12.21.2016 SEATTLE – Today, REI announced a major milestone in its continued work to lead on sustainable operations. Its newest distribution center, located in Goodyear, Arizona, has achieved LEED (Leadership…

Don't miss the USGBC Georgia Annual Celebration on December 1st at Ponce City market! Only $10 for students!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-georgia-community-celebration-tickets-28860085292

USGBC Georgia - Community Celebration Join us to celebrate USGBC Georgia's successful 2016 and learn about plans for 2017! We will recognize outstanding projects, including the space hosting us - Ponce City Market. You can also sign up for volunteer opportunities or just mingle with partners, sponsors, and members state-wide. Any qu...

Enjoyed the lecture? Here is a link to the Tiny Dawg House Blog! If you are interested in taking the course, contact [email protected]. Thanks for coming, and stayed tuned for other events!

https://tinydawghouse.com/

tinydawghouse A UGA course in green housing and building small

Tiny Homes + Tiny Foods with USGBC

Are you interested in learning more about the tiny house movement? Would you like to be a part of a green building organization on campus? Do you enjoy foods of the miniature variety? Meet the student chapter of USGBC while learning about tiny houses and eating tiny foods on Tuesday, November 15th, at 5:45 PM in JSB room 128.

Dr. Skobba, a professor in Housing and Consumer Economics, will deliver a lecture on the tiny house movement and tiny snacks will be provided. Parking in both the North Deck and the lot on S. Thomas Street will be free beginning at 5:30 PM, and we ask that you bring a canned good to support the CED collection drive to benefit the UGA Food Pantry. Hope to see you there!

Interested in the tiny house movement? Fortunately, The Big Huge Tiny House Event is happening in Atlanta this weekend! Details can be found at this web address: http://tinyhouseatlanta.com/

Tiny House Atlanta Less Space. More Life