green building

April 22, 2009 | University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ | Event Web site

Tucson will host a “Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action” as part of an elite group of 10 communities that were selected by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability to be highlighted nationally. This event is part of the National Conversation on Climate Action series of local-level community engagement events taking place nationwide on Earth Day.

April 2, 2009 | Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center, AZ | Event Web site

FREE Green Building Lecture: Water Efficiency in the Sonoran Desert Water Efficiency in the Sonoran Desert - An overview of water efficiency practices, including indoor plumbing fixtures, xeriscape, gray water and rainwater harvesting.

November 11, 2009 - November 13, 2009 | Phoenix, AZ | Event Web site

Greenbuild is heading to the American Southwest, a region with unique environmental and social challenges and opportunities, and the imperative is clear: Green building can and must come home to all people, boosting the quality of life on main streets across the country and around the world.

April 28, 2009 - April 29, 2009 | Phoenix, AZ | Event Web site

The event will connect experts from all sections of the green building and management movement, targeting the following Education tracks:

April 14, 2009 | Tucson, AZ | Event Web site

In a tough housing market distinguishing yourself is key. LEED® for Homes can help set you apart and offers a program that will increase customer satisfaction and help the sales team achieve a higher close rate!

May 8, 2009 - May 17, 2009 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Event Web site

The USGBCNM Sustainability Week events will commence with an opening ceremony on Friday, May 8, 6:30-9:30 PM, at the City of Albuquerque Aquarium.

June 26, 2009 - June 28, 2009 | Silver City, NM | Event Web site

The Viva Verde Expo is a weekend-long educational conference that will provide opportunities to participate in hands-on workshops; learn from experts in the field; connect with providers of green goods and services; participate in our Green Home and Garden Tour to learn about a variety of energy efficient retrofits and green building techniques, and take part in discussions about regional developm

Posted by Rebecca Carter | on January 15, 2009
An assessment of western state climate plans finds many communities could cost-efficiently reduce their emissions by about 20 percent if their land use planning-related policies were fully implemented.