USGBC-LA Events


Upcoming events

    • 06 Feb 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (PST)
    • El Portal Restaurant: 696 E. Green Street, Pasadena
    Green Drinks: SGV Branch Networking
    2.6.12 from 5:30-7:30pm
    El Portal Restaurant: 696 E. Green Street, Pasadena
    $5 Members/ $10 Non-Members 

    Please join the San Gabriel Valley Branch to kick off the new year with good food and friends. Meet other sustainability professionals and reconnect with those you haven't seen in a while. (We hear that El Portal has the best margaritas in town)


    • 10 Feb 2012
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PST)
    • 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
    February 10, 2012
    8:30am-5pm
    811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    $200 Members/ $250 Non-Members (Group Discount Available)

    Learn about green building fundamentals and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam in this eight hour class. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. A class completion certificate will be issued which will qualify you to take the exam.

    This class will also be offered on the following dates:
    April 13, 2012
    June 8, 2012
    August 10, 2012
    October 12, 2012
    December 7, 2012
    • 11 Feb 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM (PST)
    • Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, full address provided after registration
    See an Energy Upgrade In Action!
    Tours: Feb. 11, 2012- noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
    The Fortunato's Green Idea House: Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
    Free event

    The USGBC-LA's South Bay branch and Leadership Hermosa invite you to attend a tour and live home energy demonstration at the Green Idea House. In addition to a mid-construction tour, you will see the assessment tools professionals use to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and monetary savings.

    See the tools in action, speak with an Energy Upgrade California contractor and learn how you can:
    • Save Money
    • Increase energy and water efficiency
    • Live more comfortably in your home
    • Get up to $8,000 in rebates and incentives from Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County!
    Leadership Hermosa Beach has arranged a mixer for anyone who would like to attend after the tours at Hennessy's Hermosa Beach 8 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  from 4:30pm- 6:30pm. We will have a reserved area and attendees will be able to have 25% off all appetizers and a selection of $3.00 Beers and $4.00 Call Drinks.  Please tell your server you are with Leadership Hermosa Beach and they will give you the discount.
    Thank you to our Sponsors: Energy Upgrade California & Leadership Hermosa Beach
    • 16 Feb 2012
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (PST)
    • Davis Langdon Office: 301 Arizona Ave, Suite 301 Santa Monica
    Crash Course on CALGreen- Residential Construction
    February 16, 2012
    5:30pm Registration & Networking Reception
    6:00-8:00pm Presentation
    $20 Members/ $40 Non-Members
    *2 GBCI Professional Development Hours Available*

    Please join the USGBC-LA for a crash course on CALGreen Code and how it impacts residential construction.

    Presenter: Brenden McEneaney, LEED AP BD+C, Homes
    Green Building Program Advisor, Office of Sustainability and the Environment for the City of Santa Monica.

    Thanks to our venue sponsor: 

    • 15 Mar 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PDT)
    • Gensler Office: 500 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
    Chapter Meeting: Introducing The New Executive Director & Tour Gensler's New Offices
    3.15.12 from 6-8:30pm
    500 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
    $10 Members/ $20 Non-Members

    USGBC-LA's first chapter meeting of the year will be hosted at Gensler's new offices in Downtown Los Angeles. We will have a guided tour of the new office and learn about the design and construction of their beautiful new space. In addition, USGBC-LA's new Executive Director will be introduced to the Chapter members. 
    • 13 Apr 2012
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
    April 13, 2012
    8:30am-5pm
    811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    $200 Members/ $250 Non-Members (Group Discount Available)

    Learn about green building fundamentals and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam in this eight hour class. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. A class completion certificate will be issued which will qualify you to take the exam.

    This class will also be offered on the following dates:
    June 8, 2012
    August 10, 2012
    October 12, 2012
    December 7, 2012
    • 08 Jun 2012
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
    June 8, 2012
    8:30am-5pm
    811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    $200 Members/ $250 Non-Members (Group Discount Available)

    Learn about green building fundamentals and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam in this eight hour class. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. A class completion certificate will be issued which will qualify you to take the exam.

    This class will also be offered on the following dates:
    August 10, 2012
    October 12, 2012
    December 7, 2012
    • 10 Aug 2012
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
    August 10, 2012
    8:30am-5pm
    811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    $200 Members/ $250 Non-Members (Group Discount Available)

    Learn about green building fundamentals and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam in this eight hour class. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. A class completion certificate will be issued which will qualify you to take the exam.

    This class will also be offered on the following dates:
    October 12, 2012
    December 7, 2012
    • 12 Oct 2012
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
    October 12, 2012
    8:30am-5pm
    811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    $200 Members/ $250 Non-Members (Group Discount Available)

    Learn about green building fundamentals and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam in this eight hour class. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. A class completion certificate will be issued which will qualify you to take the exam.

    This class will also be offered on the following date:
    December 7, 2012
    • 07 Dec 2012
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (PST)
    • 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
    December 7, 2012
    8:30am-5pm
    811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
    $200 Members/ $250 Non-Members (Group Discount Available)

    Learn about green building fundamentals and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam in this eight hour class. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing you for the LEED Green Associate Exam and for part one of the two part LEED AP exam. Participants will receive training on the concepts that are fundamental to the LEED Rating Systems and will learn successful green building strategies. A class completion certificate will be issued which will qualify you to take the exam.