Rancho Cucamonga, CA (March 12, 2012) – The Frontier Project will honor determined and persistent change agents—in business, individuals, educators, students, government, nonprofit organizations, and the community— who are essential to achieving a sustainable future. The Frontier Project’s Environmental Steward Awards were established in 2009 to recognize those who exhibit extraordinary environmental leadership and who embody the Frontier Project Foundation’s mission: to demonstrate that environmental sustainability can be achieved by all. Nominations for this prestigious award are now open.

“The nominees of this award set new standards of excellence and lead the way for others to follow by showcasing their commitment to a healthy environment, a vibrant economy, and an equitable society,” commented Kathleen J. Tiegs, Chairman of the Frontier Project Foundation. “We look forward to recognizing those who have achieved sustainable practices in order to create a healthy future for people and the planet.”

Nominations for the 2012 Environmental Steward Awards will be accepted from March 15, 2012 through June 15, 2012. Nomination instructions and forms are available on the Frontier Project’s website at www.frontierproject.com. Third party nominations are accepted and encouraged, especially for businesses and other organizations. Winners will be recognized at an awards event to be announced later in the year.

The Frontier Project, a sustainable demonstration building, offers tours, workshops, and community events for residents and business owners, showing that environmental stewardship is achievable by all. From the passive cooling system to alternative roofing options, the Frontier Project demonstrates there is something for everyone to help preserve our environment and natural resources.

For more information about the Frontier Project and Environmental Steward Award, please visit www.frontierproject.org or call (909) 944-6025.

Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES:  private innovation and public progress

April 26, 2012, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Southern California Gas Company, Energy Resource Center

9240 Firestone Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241

Hosted annually by the Southern California Gas Company and the Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council – this event brings together thought-leaders in the industry with their local municipal policy makers, policy implementers, leading architects and engineers to further the development of a sustainable and energy efficient future for Southern California.

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MISSION: "To promote sustainable strategies and responsibility for the Inland Empire’s environmental legacy and built environment, fostering a healthy, prosperous and improved quality of life."

"Beyond LEED-Pusing Innovation Past Platinum to Regenerative Buildings"

A Video Presentation

Who Should Attend?

This presentation will highlight the fantastic possibilities that lay ahead for the built environment and those that are shaping our future.  Anyone interested in transforming the status quo will benefit from this presentation.

Description:

This presentation is a re-play of a Masters Series Presentation held at Green Build 2011 in Toronto Canada.  It includes three renowned leaders and visionaries in the Green Building industry that are pushing the industry to try harder and as the question: What is Beyond LEED?

 If LEED Platinum were to become standard for all buildings, what is beyond the LEED boundary? Many project teams are currently using LEED as a framework for moving beyond the rating system to create innovative solutions and push the boundary of green building. Many practitioners are currently doing important work that will be reviewed in this session. This session will also introduce USGBC's new Regenerative Tool and illustrate how LEED can be used to help shift thinking beyond the next version of the rating system.

 Following the replay, we will have a open discussion among attendees to determine the local possibilities of moving beyond LEED.

Speakers:

 Jason McLennan, Cascadia Green Building Council
Tom Paladino, Paladino & Company
Bob Berkebile, BNIM; Phaedra Svec, BNIM

Event Sponsored and Lunch Provided by: