MARC 2009 Green Communities – Concurrent Session A brief presentation by Larry Crittenden...

MARC 2009Green Communities – Concurrent Session

A brief presentation by

Larry CrittendenExecutive DirectorUS Green Building Council - Detroit Regional Chapter

USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter

We are USGBC – Detroit Regional Chapter:

• 500 + members in Southeast Michigan

We advocate, support and engage in:

• Sustainable building design and construction• Professional education and accreditation• Public outreach and education• Policy development


Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)A comprehensive set of building design standards and corresponding point system that considers:

Site Selection and DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment, public and alternative transportation, habitat restoration, stormwater controlWater Use, ConservationWater use reduction, efficient landscaping, innovative wastewater technologiesEnergy Use & AtmosphereEnergy performance, on-site renewable energy, green energyMaterials & Resources Selection, ManagementBuilding re-use, recycled materials, construction waste management, regional materials, rapidly renewable materialsIndoor Environmental QualityVentilation, low-emitting materials, thermal comfort, daylightInnovation & DesignRegional Bonus Credits



Kresge Foundation Headquarters - Troy


Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Detroit


Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, Lawrence Technological University – Southfield


Skyline High School – Ann Arbor


AAA Branch Office – Birmingham


New Whitmore Lake High School – Whitmore Lake


First National Bank of Howell – Whitmore Lake


Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse – Monroe


Christman Building – Lansing


General Motors – Delta Township


Larry Crittenden Executive Director US Green Building Council – Detroit Regional Chapter 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Michigan 48076 248-228-3190 [email protected]

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